They believed that he would provide them with an abundant harvest. The Ching also had ancestral altars in their homes, and food offerings were often left at the base of certain trees and in small shrines outside the villages. Ching villagers often must walk long distances to obtain water. During the dry season, the walk for drinking water may take five or six hours. Unsanitary conditions have led to the outbreak of diseases, such as typhoid fever.
Poor housing is common, and even the best homes often have poor, leaky roofs.
Most of the Ching have not been reached with the Gospel, and Christian resources are not available in their language. Very few of them have ever had the opportunity to accept or reject Christ, and even fewer have actually become Christians. Prayer Points Pray for the Lord to prepare the hearts of the Ching to receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray for a mighty army of intercessors to stand in the gap for the Ching. Ask the Lord to use the believers of the Chinese underground church to bring the Gospel to the Ching.