LAOS
Not Forgotten by God
The Khmu are a small ethnic minority of just under 900,000 people living throughout the highlands of Southeast Asia. Though often marginalized and historically treated as second-class citizens, God has been raising up a vibrant community of believers among them. Today more than 70,000 Khmu have come to faith in Christ – many through FEBC’s radio broadcasts and outreach efforts for more than three decades already.
In the remote mountain villages, traditional radios still carry the message of Jesus – offering hope and new life to a people once overlooked, but never forgotten by God.
FEBC Laos is also leveraging technology to advance its ministry, reaching its listeners through social media platforms. Original songs have been written in their own language by their own people, and have been used as a tool for evangelism.
Last year, more than 100 Khmu youth traveled from Laos to attend a Christian youth camp in Thailand organized by FEBC staff. It was there that one of FEBC’s broadcasters witnessed two young listeners whose stories revealed how powerfully God is working among the Khmu next generation. Many among the Khmu people believe that worshiping Jesus dishonours the spirits of their ancestors, a tradition which they have followed for generations. Even in the face of being renounced by their own family, the Khmu youths carried the courage to follow Christ. And now, though like orphans, they have found their new homes and are God's children.
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We pray for the FEBC Laos team as they continue their ministry among the Khmu people in Laos – through daily broadcasts in the Khmu language and through youth programs. Lord, grant them wisdom and strength as they disciple young Khmu believers. Lord, bless listeners like the two youths who were renounced by their family for following You. May Your protection be over them, and grant them the continued perseverance, courage, and hope as they grow in their faith and pursue a brighter future in You. Amen.