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Then He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation.  Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.  Mark 16:15-16(HCSB)

God’s heart is for all people to be reached with His love and grace.  His commandment is that we go to all creation to preach this Good News of salvation found through Jesus Christ.  Please pray for the peoples of Vietnam to be reached with this message.

The majority population in the country of Vietnam are known as the Kinh (or sometimes Viet) people, and they comprise approximately 86% of the total population of the country of Vietnam.  The remaining 53 people groups comprise the other 14%.

Outside of the country of Vietnam itself are also sizeable populations of “Overseas Vietnamese”.  These are referred to as Viet Kieu in Vietnamese or Nguoi Viet Hai Ngoai.  The largest population of Overseas Vietnamese resides in the United States with approximately 1.7 million.  The next largest population outside the country of Vietnam resides in Cambodia with approximately 600,000.

The following table lists the people groups within Vietnam.

People Name Primary Language Primary Religion Population
Akha Akha – (ahk) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 3562
Arem Arem – (aem) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 713
Bahnar Bahnar – (bdq) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 211900
Black Tai Tai Dam – (blt) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 800000
Bouyei Bouyei – (pcc) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 2000
Brao Lave – (brb) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 500
Cacgia Roglai Cacgia Roglai – (roc) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 4001
Central Mnong Central Mnong – (cmo) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 36300
Chrau Chrau – (crw) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 25000
Chru Chru – (cje) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 24900
Chut Chut – (scb) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 4300
Cong Côông – (cnc) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 1900
Cua Cua – (cua) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 31000
Deaf Vietnamese Hanoi Sign Language – (hab) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 461104
Eastern Bru Eastern Bru – (bru) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 63000
Eastern Cham Eastern Cham – (cjm) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 110000
Eastern Mnong Eastern Mnong – (mng) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 34000
Gelao White Gelao – (giw) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 2100
Giay Bouyei – (pcc) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 55000
Halang Halang – (hal) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 15100
Han Chinese Yue Chinese – (yue) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 1130000
Han Chinese, Cantonese Yue Chinese – (yue) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 563413
Hani Hani – (hni) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 20000
Haroi Haroi – (hro) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 45000
Hmong Hmong Daw – (mww) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 1330000
Hre Hre – (hre) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 127000
Hung Hung – (hnu) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 1654
Iu Mien Iu Mien – (ium) East Asia Religions – Taoism 821528
Jarai Jarai – (jra) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 360000
Jeh Jeh – (jeh) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 36000
Katu Eastern Katu – (ktv) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 57000
Khang Kháng – (kjm) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 11500
Khao Khao – (xao) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 16526
Khmer Krom Central Khmer – (khm) Buddhism 2000000
Khmu Khmu – (kjg) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 63300
Kinh Vietnamese – (vie) Buddhism – Mahayana 75487000
Koho Koho – (kpm) Christianity – Roman Catholic 144000
Laha Laha (Viet Nam) – (lha) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 6400
Lahu Lahu – (lhu) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 7700
Lao Lao – (lao) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 13214
Lati Lachi – (lbt) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 12000
Lolo Qabiao – (laq) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 3700
Maa Maa – (cma) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 37400
Mang Mang – (zng) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 3000
Muong Muong – (mtq) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 1644208
Ngai Yue Chinese – (yue) East Asia Religions – Chinese Folk Religion 5400
Northern Roglai Northern Roglai – (rog) Christianity – Protestant 59200
Nung Nung (Viet Nam) – (nut) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 1236767
O-du O’du – (tyh) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 350
Pa Hng Pa-Hng – (pha) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 2699
Pacoh Pacoh – (pac) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 17900
Pathen Pa-Hng – (pha) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 6200
Phu Thai Phu Thai – (pht) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 240000
Phula Phukha – (phh) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 10100
Pubiao Qabiao – (laq) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 800
Red Tai Tai Daeng – (tyr) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 160000
Rengao Rengao – (ren) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 17900
Rhade Rade – (rad) Christianity – Protestant 303000
Romam Romam – (rmx) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 400
San Chay Cao Lan – (mlc) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 170439
San Diu Iu Mien – (ium) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 146075
Sedang Sedang – (sed) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 142000
Sila Sila – (slt) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 950
Southern Mnong Southern Mnong – (mnn) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 33600
Southern Roglai Southern Roglai – (rgs) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 45900
Stieng Bulo Stieng – (sti) Christianity – Protestant 75000
Tai Lu Lü – (khb) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 5600
Tay Tày – (tyz) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 2027371
Tho Tho – (tou) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 76500
Trieng Trieng – (stg) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 36706
Tsun-Lao Ts’ün-Lao – (tsl) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 45428
Upper Ta-Oy Upper Ta’oih – (tth) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 21200
Western Cham Western Cham – (cja) Islam 150000
White Tai Tai Dón – (twh) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 329696
Xinh Mun Puoc – (puo) Other Religions – Ethno-Religion 20200

 

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Motorbikes and motorcycles abound in Saigon. One o Motorbikes and motorcycles abound in Saigon. One of the latest statistics shows there are over 8 million motorbikes in the city, and Vietnamese love their modes of transportation.

There are many reasons why people love--even worship their possessions. Idolatry leads to blindness and people cannot see what they are doing.

"Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!" Ecclesiastes 5:10

As more and more people become affluent, ask God to pierce hearts and take off blinders that keep them from loving and worshipping Him. #pray4vietnam
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Found in a small green area, this altar is set up Found in a small green area, this altar is set up for people who may desire shade and rest from the sun but are left empty because only the One True God can give rest and relief. Pray that Jehovah God will be found to those seeking help. #pray4vietnam

God is Jehovah. The name of the independent, self-complete being— “I AM WHO I AM”—only belongs to Jehovah God. Our proper response to Him is to fall down in fear and awe of the One who possesses all authority. 
 
“Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, ‘What is his name?' what shall I say to them?” god said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me to you.'” God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.” —Exodus 3:13-15 
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Baskets filled with fruits and other food items ar Baskets filled with fruits and other food items are a wonderful gift for the lunar new year.

During the days of the lunar new year, it is customary to visit a good number of family and friends. As Vietnamese believers visit and share with non-believing family and friends, please ask the Holy Spirit to go before them to give them opportunities and boldness to share their story of Jesus; pray for believers to have God's word to say as well. #pray4vietnam

“And now we testify and proclaim to you that He is the One who is eternal life. He was with the Father, and then He was revealed to us. We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us, and our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.” 1 John 1:2-5
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Dressing up in a special ao dai (traditional dress Dressing up in a special ao dai (traditional dress) and taking photos with blooming hoa mai flower trees (apricot) in the south of Vietnam is a loved tradition for families and friends.

Gathering for several days, a week or more to eat, rest, and enjoy are the blessings of God. 

“Also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all His labors---this is God's gift to man.” Ecclesiastes 3:13

God give us your gift of enjoyment as we eat and drink and rest from our work. Holy Spirit work in the hearts of Vietnamese to know this truth. #pray4vietnam
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Personalized decorations are painted on envelopes Personalized decorations are painted on envelopes that will contain money for the lunar new year, as well as pre-printed ones.

Lixi are envelopes Vietnamese give to friends, family and acquaintances at the lunar new year that contain lucky money. Money given at the beginning of the new year means a prosperous and lucky year.

As believers, we look and depend on God. “God is our Lord, and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure.” Psalm 147:5

We can be sure and not doubt how our year will progress when we trust and look to God. Pray for Vietnamese to hear of our Mighty God during the lunar new year from friends and family believers. #pray4vietnam
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In the days approaching the lunar new year, Vietna In the days approaching the lunar new year, Vietnamese enjoy decorations of red and gold for luck and good wishes.

The words imprinted on the gold coin decorations --vạn sự như ý – has the meaning: hope everything is as good as you wish.

"A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished." Proverbs 28:20
Pray for Vietnamese to find blessings as they put their faith in the One True God. #pray4vietnam
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Amazing Vietnamese artists can be found streetside Amazing Vietnamese artists can be found streetside offering their skills and creativity for lunar new year presents to take back home to family.

Creativity comes from God because He is the Creator. Gifts and abilities are unique to each of us, and they reflect our extraordinary God.

"and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship to devise artistic designs, to work in gold and silver and bronze, in cutting stones for setting and in carving wood, for work in every skilled craft." Exodus 35:31-33

Praise God for the creativity and abilities of Vietnamese. Pray for Vietnamese to use their artistry for God's glory. #pray4vietnam
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Thoughts of heading to hometowns in the countrysid Thoughts of heading to hometowns in the countryside are already on the minds of Vietnamese in the city to visit and celebrate the lunar new year with family.

In a city of 10 million plus people, the familiar and slow pace of hometown is a comfort many Vietnamese enjoy. Urban life holds Vietnamese for jobs and financial resources, and as Saigon begins to empty in the next days and weeks there are opportunities for believers to share their faith with family and friends.

“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.” Psalms 91:1-2

Pray for Vietnamese believers to have safe travel to their homes and opportunities to share God's word, their faith, and love family in their actions. #pray4vietnam
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Please pray this week for the Kinh people, the majority people group of Vietnam to be reached with the Gospel. bit.ly/3JCOfgu 11 hours ago

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