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  UNREACHED PEOPLES: THE TRIBES OF MYANMAR BURMA THE MON
  by Paul Hattaway
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Summary: The sermon highlights the importance of reaching the unreached
peoples of Myanmar Burma, specifically the Mon, through missionary work
and cultural exchange.

Topics: "Missions Outreach", "Cultural Diversity"
Scripture References: Psalm 90:17, Proverbs 31:17, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:23

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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.

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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

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/dQ2WPkRaI_Y.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/paul-hattaway/unreached-peoples-the-tribes-of-myanmar-burma-the-mon/
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