Myanmar

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Myanmar

The Golden Land

About Myanmar

Official Name:
Union of Burma  or Myanmar
Note: Since 1989 the military authorities in Burma have promoted Myanmar as a conventional name for their state. This decision was not (and is not) approved by any sitting legislature in Burma, and is not accepted by the U.S. However, the name Myanmar is now widely accepted by numerous countries and by the United Nations.
Capital City: Nay Pyi Taw
(2,606,885 pop.) (3,451,549 metro)
Population of  Myanmar:
55,167,330 (2013 est.)
Population of  Yangon (largest city):
4,300,000 (2012)*
Language:
Burmese (official), minority ethnic groups have their own languages
Religion:
Buddhist 89%, Christian 4% (Baptist 3%, Roman Catholic 1%), Muslim 4%, animist 1%
Currency: Kyat (MMK)
National Day: January 4
Ethnicity: Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Rakhine 4%, Chinese 3%, Indian 2%, Mon 2%

* http://www.populationfun.com/burma-myanmar-population/
Except where noted, information taken from www.worldatlas.com.

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Prayer Requests

Myanmar Mission

November 2025

Thanking God for:

  • Training on Reformed Worship: On November 3, a national holiday, we spent the whole day together at the church. I had the opportunity to teach the congregation on the subject of Reformed Worship. It was a joyful and fruitful time.
  • BPY Day: November 14 was our Bible Presbyterian Youth Day. We spent the day with teaching sessions, a talent show (crafts and drawing competition), and Bible verse recitation—this time from John 15.
  • Power Station: Through your generous help, we were able to purchase a power station. The orphanage children are delighted—now they can study even when the electricity goes out.

Please Pray for:

  • The Difficult Situation in Myanmar: Please pray for the people of Myanmar, especially our BP brothers and sisters, as life becomes increasingly difficult—security concerns, economic hardships, rising living expenses, and soaring prices continue to affect everyone.
  • The BP Church Plant in Central Myanmar: Pray that God will protect, strengthen, and guide the congregation in wonderful ways, especially after their shepherd has gone home to glory.
  • The Coming Election: The junta plans to hold an election in December, after Christmas. Please pray for peace, wisdom, and God’s sovereign intervention.

News from Myanmar

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2025 Summer Greetings-Myanmar

June 16, 2025
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Church Planting in Myanmar

February 27, 2025
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Christmas Greetings from Myanmar

December 9, 2024

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