Gaiji   gai-JEE

Once a Gaiji couple decides they are ready for marriage, they choose a day to go farther into the mountains and chop firewood together. The bride bears the firewood on her back as the two return to the groom's home to meet his parents. The bride then works for the groom's parents for two or three days. After her work is done, the young couple leaves for the bride's home. Gaiji weddings are traditionally very relaxed. The Gaiji are one of many small ethnic groups in China. They celebrate with folk dances, specific festivals, and religious beliefs. These, along with their bloodline, are the few remnants separating them from the pervasive Han Chinese culture.

Ministry Obstacles

Often, when tribal peoples assimilate to Chinese culture and language, it affords them a better chance of hearing the gospel. In the case of the Gaiji, however, this has not occurred because the Chinese living in the Gaiji area, Yunxian County, are also unreached.

Scripture Focus

"The king answered and said to Daniel, Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery."  Daniel 2:47

Scripture Prayer

Pray that leaders among this people group will understand that God alone can reveal truth to them. Pray that they will cease to look to any other.

Prayer Focus

Ask for an intervention of the Holy Spirit in Gaiji families and villages. Pray for the Lord to demonstrate his power and goodness among them in a way they will understand. Ask God to open their eyes, hearts, and ears to the good news of the only Savior. Pray for the Lord to raise up the right people to disciple the Gaijis in his ways.