People
Who they are
The Nosu Shuixi live in the mountains of southern China, mostly in northern Guizhou Province, in counties such as Bijie, Qianxi, Dafang and Nayong. There are also families in Zhenxiong, in Yunnan, and a few in Gulin, in Sichuan. They call themselves Nosu; the name Shuixi was added to distinguish them from other Nosu groups in southern China who speak different languages. They are also called the Yi of Bijie, Dafang or Qianxi. They were the Yi group that migrated farthest to the northeast, fleeing Chinese military attacks.
Where they live
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Country
303K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
China Partially reached
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100%
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304.000 |
How they live
Until 1949, many Nosu Shuixi owned large estates. According to an account from the early twentieth century, landowning families intermarried to combine and expand their holdings. Tenant farmers, including many Miao, lived in nearby villages and paid rent mainly in produce rather than money.
What they believe
The traditional religion of the Nosu Shuixi has many gods, who must be pleased frequently to bring peace and prosperity to the community. There are also Nosu Shuixi Christians, most of them in Dafang and Nayong counties in Guizhou. Many heard the gospel from the A-hmao and the Gha-mu, two Miao peoples who live among them. In 1910, a missionary recorded seeing a church full of Nosu listening to a Miao preacher.
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Wusa Nasu
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)3%
Evangelicals2.4%
Needs
Nosu Shuixi Christians need a complete Bible in their language. Without the Old Testament, it is harder to understand the context of the gospel and the dangers of worshiping other gods. They also need a faithful translation of the gospel, teaching that helps them understand the message of Jesus, and Nosu workers who will take it to other peoples.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for a faithful translation of the Bible into the language of the Nosu Shuixi.
Pray for the teaching of the Old and New Testaments in the Christian communities of Dafang and Nayong.
Pray for Nosu Shuixi Christians to stand firm in Jesus in the face of the worship of other gods.
Pray for Nosu Shuixi workers who will take the gospel to other peoples who have not yet heard it.
Pray for friendship among Nosu Shuixi, A-hmao and Gha-mu Christians who live side by side.
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