Unreached Peoples: The Tribes of Myanmar Burma the Mon
The sermon highlights the importance of reaching the unreached peoples of Myanmar Burma, specifically the Mon, through missionary work and cultural exchange.
This sermon reflects on the industrious nature of a village in Mon State, emphasizing the community's reliance on various industries for sustenance and economic growth. Despite challenges like limited power generation, the villagers engage in trade and production, showcasing their resourcefulness and resilience. The presence of a vibrant village market highlights the diversity of locally produced goods, including unique delicacies like fried crickets. Additionally, the dedication of the Hmong girls practicing a dance number underscores the cultural richness and creativity within the community.
Full Transcript
This is one of the large villages in Mon State. It is situated on an island at the mouth of the Thunwin River. The village is locally dubbed as an industrial village because everyone in the village is engaged in a kind of industry.
The reason is that they can buy plenty of raw materials from the neighboring villages, such as rubber, timber, lead, wood, etc. And they have easy access to border, where real home industry is flourishing. Villages produce lots of items from local wood, lead, rubber and cotton material.
But look, it's tireless human effort to get power generation, even in a small village with no electricity. After a few hours of sightseeing, we were taken to an open-air village market. Lots of naturally produced merchandise are being sold there, inclusive of a sack of brown crickets, a special delicacy of the season.
They export fried crickets to Yanrong and elsewhere at a moderately large scale. It is given a good price as special seasonal food. The price is very reasonable.
Meanwhile, a group of Hmong girls are practicing a Hmong dance number to be performed next month in Yanrong. HMONG DANCE NUMBER HMONG DANCE NUMBER
Sermon Outline
- I. Introduction to Myanmar Burma and the Mon
- A. Overview of the region and its people
- B. Importance of reaching the unreached
- II. The Village of Mon State
- A. Description of the village and its industry
- B. Access to resources and markets
- III. Human Effort and Ingenuity
- A. Power generation in a small village
- B. Entrepreneurial spirit of the people
- IV. Cultural Exchange and Export
- A. Fried crickets as a seasonal delicacy
- B. Hmong dance number and cultural exchange
Key Quotes
“It's tireless human effort to get power generation, even in a small village with no electricity.” — Paul Hattaway
“They export fried crickets to Yanrong and elsewhere at a moderately large scale.” — Paul Hattaway
Application Points
- We can learn from the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of the people of Mon State, applying these qualities to our own lives and ministries.
- Cultural exchange and export can be a powerful tool for spreading the gospel and building relationships with unreached peoples.
- Human effort and perseverance are essential for overcoming challenges and achieving success in our own lives and ministries.