Introduction / History

There are not many Indonesians in Vietnam. Since the economies of the two countries are at the same level, Indonesians have little motivation to move to Vietnam. They would also need to learn the Vietnamese language, which is very different than Bahasa.

The Indonesians in Vietnam live mainly in Hanoi and Saigon.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Indonesians who work outside their country gravitate to jobs in the oil and mining industries. Indonesians keep a low profile. They know that jobs are sometimes scarce in Vietnam, so they try to blend in rather than risk being viewed as people who take away jobs from the local Vietnamese population.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Bouyei, like most other minority groups in Vietnam, practice ethnic religions. They worship a multitude of gods that are associated with the earth, water, fire and famous ancestors. They also worship various spirits. Most villages have local temples for worship. Folk literature and art are also of importance in religious life.PRGRPHThe Bouyei view the world as having three stages: the middle stage, which is life on earth; the stage of heaven, which is to be magnificent and glorious; and the stage underneath, which is believed to be cramped and shameful.

What Are Their Needs?

In most rural areas, there is a lack of adequate health care facilities. There is a tremendous need for evangelistic materials, Christian laborers, and intercessors to stand in the gap for these precious people. It will take Christians who are "wise as se

Prayer Items

Ask God to strengthen, encourage and protect the small number of Indonesian believers in Vietnam. Pray that they will be salt and light to their neighbors.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Indonesians in Vietnam a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the victorious Savior.
Ask the Lord to bring forth a triumphant Indonesian church for the glory of His name.
Pray for a movement to Christ among the Indonesian people in Vietnam.

Scripture Prayers for the Indonesian in Vietnam.

References

https://barijoe.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/indonesians-working-abroad-why-or-why-not/
http://www.expat.com/en/nationalities/indonesian/in/asia/vietnam/hanoi/
http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2553&context=artspapers