Population: 5,700,000
Hub: Malaysia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.45%
Hub: Malaysia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.45%
Resources: WB, JF, AR
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 100
Annual Deaths: 51,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 100
Annual Deaths: 51,000
Description: The Malay were the founders of several trading empires, resulting in the spread of their language and culture throughout SE Asia. Many peoples have been absorbed by the Malay throughout the centuries, especially through conversion to Islam. The national language of Indonesia is based on their language.
Prayer Points:
• Praise God for the rapid growth of the underground Malay church. The Malaysian government has estimated that there are over 50,000 secret believers. Pray for their equipping and discipleship.
• Praise God for the completion of a Muslim-sensitive Bible translation into Malay. Pray for the protection of those distributing this new Bible as it has been banned in Malaysia.
• The Malaysian government forbids churches from using the Malay language. In the last decade over 200 churches have taken the risk to begin Malay services. Pray that hundreds more would join them.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, the Malay were created by you and for you. May their worship be transformed into glorifying your son Jesus.
Every year 51,000 Malaysian Malay die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• Praise God for the rapid growth of the underground Malay church. The Malaysian government has estimated that there are over 50,000 secret believers. Pray for their equipping and discipleship.
• Praise God for the completion of a Muslim-sensitive Bible translation into Malay. Pray for the protection of those distributing this new Bible as it has been banned in Malaysia.
• The Malaysian government forbids churches from using the Malay language. In the last decade over 200 churches have taken the risk to begin Malay services. Pray that hundreds more would join them.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, the Malay were created by you and for you. May their worship be transformed into glorifying your son Jesus.
Every year 51,000 Malaysian Malay die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.