Suodi in China

Suodi in China For centuries the Suodi have been caught up in violence, slavery, and warfare with their Nosu neighbors and between respective clans of Suodi. The Suodi are engaged in a wide variety of occupations, including trading, farming, and animal husbandry. In the past many Suodi were opium addicts - a vice that is slowly resurfacing among Suodi youth. A complex form of polytheism is practiced by the Suodi. They worship a host of deities and spirits, hoping their devotion will prevent disaster coming upon their families and villages. They also believe in Yasomu, an all-powerful deity, and they keep ancestral tablets. Ministry Obstacles The Suodi people have a long history of violence and darkness. Outreach Ideas Workers are needed to carry the good news of Christ to the Suodi people. Pray for workers who can communicate well in the language of the Suodi. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for those who follow Jesus within the Suodi community, that they will clearly understand the message of grace that Jesus offers. Pray they will understand that an upright life is a proper response to the grace of Jesus. Pray for the entire people group Today there are no more than a few hundred Catholic believers among the Suodi. Most members of this group have yet to hear the Gospel for the first time. Pray for the availability of the unadulterated message of Christ to each individual in the Suodi community. Scripture Focus "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest." Matthew 9:37-38		People Name: Suodi Country: China 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 239,000 World Population: 239,000 Language: Nuosu Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: New Testament Audio NT (FCBH): No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: