Sinhalese in China, Hong Kong
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The Sinhala migrated from India to Sri Lanka as early as the 6th century B.C. where they became known as Sinhalese. Some of them left their island during the three decades long Sri Lankan civil war (1983-2009) and settled in many other countries, including Hong Kong. The Sinhalese in Hong Kong speak their language of Sinhala among themselves. They also speak English which allows them to communicate with others in this land where English is one of the trade languages. The Sinhalese people continue traditions that have been passed from their ancestors in Sri Lanka, while of necessity obeying the laws of the local government. Most of the Sinhalese traditions on marriage center on a single nuclear family, consisting of a married couple and their children.

Ministry Obstacles
There are so few Sinhalese Christian believers that they must depend on outsiders to take them the gospel.

Outreach Ideas
There are thousands of strong Christian believers in Hong Kong who can take the life-changing gospel to the Sinhalese among them.

Scripture Focus
"Hear, O my people, while I admonish you! O Israel, if you would but listen to me!"  Psalm 81:8

Scripture Prayer
Pray for this people group to heed God’s warning and listen to Him!

Prayer Focus
Pray for his kingdom to come and his will to be done among the Buddhist Sinhalese people in Hong Kong. Pray for a movement of Buddhist Sinhalese households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Sinhalese people to the arms of Jesus. Pray for workers who are filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit to go to the Sinhalese people.



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