Gu Yen, a 74-year-old woman from the Mien tribe, grew up in a culture of spirit worship and dependence on shamans. In her community, spiritual matters were led by men. When her husband left her, she became an outcast — especially after the village shaman refused to help her. That rejection left her feeling deeply humiliated.
“I had no one to turn to and felt completely broken,” she said.
“But then I met the One who truly loves me — Jesus. He listens to my prayers. I don’t have to offer anything to earn His love. He understands my pain and is always with me.”
Last year, Gu Yen suffered from a serious ear problem and began praying to God for healing.
“God answered my prayers, and I began to feel better. I see His hand in my life every day! Thank you, Lord, for choosing me! Thank you for sending missionaries to our tribe so we could hear about You!”
Gu Yen’s tribe has no written language, so they listen to the Bible in audio format.
“Once a week, I gather with other elderly believers to pray,” she shares.
“We pray that our whole tribe will come to know the one true God.”
Because of your support, people like Gu Yen are finding true hope — and eternal life — in Christ.
Ministry in Thailand (Avoda) – San & Anita