Revelation 7
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands
John 12:32
32 And I, if I am [a]lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”
Recently we have returned from the country of Vietnam.
Vietnam part1
Population 100 Million
Evangelicals 1.2 Million
Vietnam is a communist country and all aspects of the country are controlled by the party.
Once governed by the French, you see their influence everywhere especially in the south round Ho Chi Minh City.
Although much reform has happened in social and economic terms, Christianity is viewed as a foreign religion, which has brought war and pain to the country.
Please pray that the country would be spiritually liberated and completely free of its past.
Please read the website below to know this country.
Monday
The two major cities are the Capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city, we visited the latter and indeed found an evangelical church, although no one was there, we did speak to the caretaker, who shared with my wife, that the church is full most Sundays and they have ministries to various groups. Please pray for these two cities, that this little churches would grow and mushroom, they are under surveillance and ongoing persecution, having to register with the government.
We met many foreigners, who come either on holiday or to live, please pray that many true Christians would come and live in this country, as Many Vietnamese people need to see the beauty of a true Christian walk.
As we went into restaurants, shops, hotels, we saw idols, that smiling fat man who is dead and unable to help these people was venerated and offered food and drink.
Please pray that the people of Vietnam would have their eyes opened to the falseness of Buddhism.
We saw a Roman catholic church in Vung Tua, many people both inside and outside, nationals and foreigners, again please pray that the light of the gospel would shine brightly, exposing all false religions in Vietnam.
Vietnam is very beautiful and welcome thousands of tourists to view its stunning coastline and scenery.
Places such as Da Tang, Vung Tua and Nha Trang (the last two which we visited), are pleasure playgrounds, indeed Vung Tua has a large statue of Jesus situated above it.
Please pray that Jesus would be revered and loved in this nation.
Please pray for the major people grouping in Vietnam
Pray for the calling of not only missionaries, but also English teachers, business peoples to take up the great opportunities available, especially in the south.
The Hmong people live mostly in the North, near the border with China and God has done a great work amongst them, please pray that they would reach out
Millions of Vietnamese are scattered across Asia and large communities are located in many western countries, please pray that they would be reached with the gospel.
Informal training is available but no formal bible schools exist, please pray for the training of more pastors.
Please pray for the Tay People, there are a few believers amongst them. Please pray for a deep movement of the Spirit of God amongst them.
Bible translation and effective ministry materials are a great need, now with the invention of AI, please pray that these resources would become available.
Much of the growth of the church, has come through Radio Broadcasts, continue to pray for the effectiveness of this ministry and especially for the follow up