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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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Saigon has a population of over 10 million people Saigon has a population of over 10 million people and 10 million names. That's a lot.

Scripture speaks of God knowing us by detail and especially by name. Speaking a person's name adds a personal touch in communication. The names we bother to learn can reveal a lot about our level of respect and compassion for people.

“I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace be with you. The friends send you greetings. Greet each person by name.” 3 John 14

The writer, John, from this book cared enough to greet ‘each' person by name. 

In our daily work, we meet and pass by many people. We communicate with each of them through our interaction. Ask God, who knows each person by name, to help Vietnamese respect and value those they come in contact with as His precious children. #pray4vietnam
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Ha sets up on the sidewalk selling young coconuts Ha sets up on the sidewalk selling young coconuts to quench thirsts of customers passing by on hot days. More people are likely to buy from her if she makes eye contact and smiles. Our actions can have a great impact on people each day. 

“And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” 
Colossians 3:17 and later in verse 23, “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men”

Our task is to do our work wholeheartedly as if we were working for Jesus. If we are Christ-followers, how we treat others and how diligently and faithfully we do our work reflects on our Lord.

Jesus, show me how to honor You in my work today. Amen. Pray for Vietnamese to do their day's work in pursuit of goals that honor God. #pray4vietnam
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Delivery drivers in Saigon search their phone apps Delivery drivers in Saigon search their phone apps to vie for the next work order. Our workplaces offer unlimited opportunities for selfish ambition---but God desires us to strive for the direct opposite. 

1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul writes, "For we are God's fellow workers...." we have a part and God has a part. We can't do God's part and God has chosen not to do our part. We are privileged to be invited into the work God is doing.

Ask the Holy Spirit to enable Vietnamese believers to speak God's truth to colleagues and be about activities that would offer introductions to God to fellow workers.

Jesus, in my work today, let my thoughts be on how you would react and let my actions follow. When opportunities arise to share Your faithfulness in my life, let words give you credit and glory. #pray4vietnam
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Xanh multi-tasks watching over several pots and pa Xanh multi-tasks watching over several pots and pans to serve her customers ban xeo, a savory dish somewhere between a crepe and an omelet made with rice flour and coconut milk.

At the beginning of the chapter in Acts 6, concern over widows receiving food was increasing. Verse 3 records that a group of men were appointed to take care of food distribution. "Therefore, brothers, selection from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.

Every day, someone feels unseen, overlooked, though we are looking right at them. Ask God to open eyes to see what He sees and for us to respond with His Spirit and wisdom. Pray for unbelieving Vietnamese to know God sees them. #pray4vietnam
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In the New Testament, Paul wrote to Timothy as an In the New Testament, Paul wrote to Timothy as an encouragement to the young church leader to better help him understand his duties.

2 Timothy 4:5 - "But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry."

In our world, darkness is a temptation and distraction to many. What seems like good is really not.

You have seen and heard it, and sometimes it passes over without a struggle. Pray right now for clear understanding and victory in lives that are being led away from what is True. Ask God to make His presence known as the One True God. #pray4vietnam
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Labor continues on restoring Notre Dame Cathedral Labor continues on restoring Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. 

In the Book of Nehemiah (chapter 2:7-8) Nehemiah faced a building project that would require resources far above what he had, and because he had planned ahead to know what preparations would be needed, he was able to ask the king and his requests were granted.
 
Costs in time and money must be considered for projects.

Jesus said, “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down, and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?” Luke 14:28

Praise God for His provisions for projects beginning in the next few weeks. Pray for Vietnamese Believers to be committed to see several projects to the finish. #pray4vietnam
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Loc works in the evening time selling drinks to br Loc works in the evening time selling drinks to bring in additional monies for her children and husband. Mother's Day is days away and thanks be to God for mothers who work long and tireless hours for the good of their family. [second photo - Cảm ơn Mẹ = Thank you Mom]

The book of Judges from the Old Testament recognizes a woman judge named Deborah. She was known as a supreme commander by military hierarchy. Her governance was so good that “the land had rest for forty years” Judges 5:31, a rare occurrence at any point in Israel's history.

"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of the rest, ---yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me." 1 Corinthians 15:10

Praise God for His ever-present strength in mother's hearts to care and especially lead their families according to His will. Pray for Vietnamese mothers to be encouraged and blessed. #pray4vietnam
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In the Old Testament, the book of Joshua records c In the Old Testament, the book of Joshua records celebrating the Passover in chapter 5 with produce from the land they worked in Canaan. The very next day, the manna that God had provided to the Israelites for the previous 40 years stopped. No more free food.

God had no intention of making the divine gift of manna a permanent solution to the problem of provision. The land was to be worked.

While God may provide miraculously at times for our physical needs, the norm is for us to subsist on the fruit of our labors.

1 Corinthians 15:51 - The apostle Paul exhorted the believers in Corinth, "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

Where are you called to produce? What ‘land' do you need to work? 

Thank you, God, for miraculous provisions, thank you for our daily food and work that you give us. Meet needs of Vietnamese Believers that they may know you are the God of provision as they work. #pray4vietnam
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Scripture speaks of God knowing us by detail and especially by name. Speaking a person's name adds a personal touch in communication. #pray4vietnam bit.ly/37SoQPn 2 days ago

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