Unreached of Day: 2018-4-21

Cantonese in China, Macau


Cantonese in China, Macau

Did you know there is a tiny region in China with Portuguese as one of the two official languages? Yes, we are talking about Macau, the "Las Vegas" of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Macau was a Portuguese colony until China took over this gambling hub in 1999. Many residents of Macau work in casinos and the tourism industry. Macau's per capital income is eight times higher than mainland China. Cantonese people make up nearly 90% of the residents. The Cantonese language is mutually unintelligible with Mandarin, China's official language.

Ministry Obstacles

Open evangelism is illegal in China and they are cracking down on the Church. The majority of Macau's citizens mix Buddhism with folk religion. Christianity is often seen as a "foreign religion."

Outreach Ideas

TV and radio programs in Cantonese are available. A revised Cantonese Bible was published in 1997. Christians can visit Macau and help the church there.

Scripture Focus

"But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels."  Psalm 81:11-12

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this will be the year when this people group stops following their own stubborn desires and begins to follow the Lord.

Prayer Focus

Pray the Lord would raise up trained, mature pastors to lead the churches of Macau. Pray the believers in Macau would share their faith with others. Pray that the people of Macau would see the emptiness of materialism and turn to the Lord. Pray for many to know Christ among the Cantonese in Macau.

Cantonese in China, Macau

People Name: Cantonese
Pronunciation:can-tun-EEZ
Country: China, Macau
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 553,000
World Population: 79,809,600
Language: Chinese, Yue
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherent: 1.6%
Evangelical: 1.3%
Bible: Complete
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
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