You are browsing the archives of 2010 February.

From New Year’s Eve (January 1) to the White Moon, or Tsagaan Sar, Festival (February 14-16, this year) is a rough time of year in Mongolia. It is bitter cold, and perseverance is worn thin. Yet, God is beginning something new here in the “dead” of winter, and we are excited to be a part of it!

After hearing the gospel presented in Chinese, 30 students in Taipei— Taiwan’s largest city—received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior during the ENvision conference sponsored by the Alliance Youth Office of the C&MA.

Don and Hazel Schaeffer have been serving with The Alliance in Japan for more than 25 years, shining the Light of Jesus into spiritually dark neighborhoods of Saitima Ken. “We thank God for His Word—that it never changes,” they say, “and that it brings hope and life.”

Please pray for Pastor Sami Dagher’s 18-year-old granddaughter (Christine), Paul Dagher’s oldest child.

The relaunch of the Hope movement in March is an indication of the great appetite for mission across UK churches says former YFC chief Roy Crowne

The trial of three Muslim men accused of killing seven Coptic Christians outside a church in Egypt opened Saturday with not guilty pleas but was adjourned for five weeks

He gives unto us we give back to him one tenth with all that he has blessed us with

There was an increase in the number of reported persecution cases against Christians in China last year according to a religious freedom group that specialises in Chinese house churches

Leaving family, church, and home behind, an Alliance layman boarded a helicopter last week with his sights set on helping the Haitian people, who are still reeling from the devastating destruction and loss caused by a 7.0 earthquake in January. His love for the lost and desire to shine the light of Jesus in a spiritually needy country would cost him his life.

By Ed and Sue Danneker, serving in Thailand
Our church’s next-door neighbor, Nee, has been on the hearts of all of our church members for the last year. The small restaurant she owns is right next to our building, and she has warmly welcomed the congregation. One evening last month, Nee was ready—she prayed to receive [...]