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Unreached Peoples: The Tribes of Myanmar Burma the Kachin
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 significance of Lido Road as a vital connection during World War II, highlighting the confluence of the Eawri river flowing towards the Sea of Andaman. It explores the native Kachin villages' utilization of water power for energy generation and the abundance of jade mines in the region, contributing significantly to the economy. The cooperation between private companies and government authorities in jade mining is emphasized, showcasing mutual benefits. Additionally, the scene at the confluence where Kachin girls engage in cultural activities symbolizes the rich heritage and traditions of the Kachin people.
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Lido Road, which was a major connection line between India and Myanmar during World War II. The confluence where Eawri flows its way down 1,250 miles southward to the Sea of Andaman. But Eawri in this part is clear and cool. Native Kachin villages have a godsend source of power. Power generation from swiftly flowing water current for home industrial use. Kachin state is noted not only for the confluence of the mighty Eawri. They are the best jade mines nowhere else in the world. These jade mines earn an enormous amount of foreign exchange money every year. Today, since privatization, many private companies are working together with the government authority for mutual benefits. Back at the confluence, three little Kachin girls led by Marankudu are practicing a popular Kachin song while others are practicing for a cultural show. So,
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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.”