Day 21 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Though the church faces opposition in Vietnam, they are not remaining silent. Christians are showing Christ’s love to others around them in many ways. In some parts of Vietnam, believers have begun … [Read more...]
A Culture of Idols
Day 20 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Idols and altars abound throughout the country of Vietnam. Small bowls filled with food and burning incense sit outside the entrance to most restaurants. Larger shrines with photos of deceased ancestors … [Read more...]
The Muong People
Day 19 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam The Muong are animistic, worshipping numerous spirits, including the spirits of their ancestors, local heroes, the village, and the land. Out of more than 1.6 million Muong people, only a small number are … [Read more...]
Suicide in the Countryside
Day 18 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Lien* quietly rolls up the mat she slept on and steps over her husband and children who are still sleeping. It’s 4:30 am, and like every day, Lien must prepare a meal before she goes to the fields for work … [Read more...]
Spirits All Around
Day 17 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Throughout Vietnam, the fear and worship of spirits grips the hearts of many. Mirrors or strips of cloth above doorways ward off evil spirits. Sacrifices and rituals invite the spirits of trees, houses, … [Read more...]
The Factory Worker
Day 16 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam For many people, living in large cities is a necessary inconvenience. Factory workers often live and work in large cities in Vietnam without their families, who stay behind in their villages. Workers … [Read more...]
Opposition at Home
Day 15 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Christians not only face persecution from the government in Vietnam, but they also meet resistance at home. When Tan* became a Christian, he stopped following the traditional ritual of worshipping his … [Read more...]
Unified in the Faith
Day 14 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam As more Vietnamese people come to faith in Christ, the need for unity among believers is crucial to getting the gospel to more people and planting more churches. Already churches are working together, … [Read more...]
Bones of the Dead
Day 13 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam The burial of a family member is often not a one-time process in many Vietnamese families. Because the worship of ancestors is so important, many Vietnamese people go to great lengths to preserve the bones … [Read more...]
The Student
Day 12 of 31 Days of Prayer for Viet Nam Trung* is the oldest of four children in his family. He was so excited to move to the city to begin college, though he worried about being 50 miles away from his family. Now Trung sits in the corner of the … [Read more...]
