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Unreached Peoples: The Tribes of Myanmar Burma the Mon
Paul Hattaway
Paul Hattaway (birth year unknown–present). Born in New Zealand, Paul Hattaway is a Christian missionary, author, and founder of Asia Harvest, a ministry dedicated to equipping Asian churches to reach unreached people groups. Leaving home at 16, he faced homelessness in Australia, sleeping on a public bathroom roof, until a factory worker’s witness led him to faith. In 1988, he arrived in Hong Kong with $50, a backpack, and a call to serve China, smuggling hundreds of Bibles across the border. Founding Asia Harvest in the early 1990s, he has supported over 1,500 indigenous missionaries, provided over 20 million Bibles in 140 Asian languages, and aided persecuted believers through funds like the Asian Workers’ Fund and Persecution & Relief Fund. His preaching, rooted in personal testimonies of God’s provision, inspires global audiences at conferences and churches. Hattaway authored books like An Asian Harvest (2017), The Heavenly Man (2002, about Brother Yun), and Operation China (2000), documenting revival and unreached tribes. Married, though family details are private, he operates from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with offices in Australia, the UK, Germany, and Malaysia. He said, “God’s call is not to comfort but to obedience, no matter the cost.”
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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
Unreached Peoples: The Tribes of Myanmar Burma the Mon
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Paul Hattaway (birth year unknown–present). Born in New Zealand, Paul Hattaway is a Christian missionary, author, and founder of Asia Harvest, a ministry dedicated to equipping Asian churches to reach unreached people groups. Leaving home at 16, he faced homelessness in Australia, sleeping on a public bathroom roof, until a factory worker’s witness led him to faith. In 1988, he arrived in Hong Kong with $50, a backpack, and a call to serve China, smuggling hundreds of Bibles across the border. Founding Asia Harvest in the early 1990s, he has supported over 1,500 indigenous missionaries, provided over 20 million Bibles in 140 Asian languages, and aided persecuted believers through funds like the Asian Workers’ Fund and Persecution & Relief Fund. His preaching, rooted in personal testimonies of God’s provision, inspires global audiences at conferences and churches. Hattaway authored books like An Asian Harvest (2017), The Heavenly Man (2002, about Brother Yun), and Operation China (2000), documenting revival and unreached tribes. Married, though family details are private, he operates from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with offices in Australia, the UK, Germany, and Malaysia. He said, “God’s call is not to comfort but to obedience, no matter the cost.”