Thursday, January 1, 2009

Spreading the Word in SE Asia
Pt. 2: Pictures

Deadly cyclones and repressive governments notwithstanding, our friends in mission based in southeast Asia continue to spread the love of Jesus Christ, not only through their actions, but through the written Word of God. Following is an update we received from Mark and Astrid of the Christian Far East Ministry. We met with them both, learned from them and contributed to their efforts during our Thailand Mission, earlier this year. Their work extends beyond the borders of Thailand into other southeast Asian countries ... as the following post will tell you.

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Pt. 2: Pictures


Christian Far East Ministry reports, "below are pictures of the people, many of them Christians, who we feed, aid, encourage, and share the gospel with. They are amazing people. In spite of all the horrors, oppression, and death that have come against them, many are still so kind, gentle, and loving. There seems to be no anger in them; nor unforgive-ness or hostility. Sadness, yes, but they don’t seek revenge, only peace and freedom."

Refugees kneeling in the sand to worship God

Shan children learning a Christian song at outreach

At night we preached and gave Bibles by candlelight
IDPs receive their personal Bibles
A sponsor gave money so we could build this church with a cement floor for the refugee children who jump and dance as they worship God, and who were falling through the floor of their bamboo house on stilts.
Refugee children are praying to the Lord with all of their heart, mind, soul, and strength.

Bibles given at a refugee camp

"And when you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive them, so that also your Father in Heaven may forgive you your trespasses." Mark 11:25

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