From Every Nation

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20

Over the past 6 years Loretta and I have been involved with the resettlement of refugees
here in Spokane, focusing on the Chin Burmese community. Five years ago, we were
privileged to host the first Chin Burmese couple and their 6 month old son in our
home when they arrived in Spokane. It was through them that we became aware of the
persecution of believers in Myanmar, but also for the tremendous opportunity to support
indigenous Pastor/Evangelists, who share the gospel in this primarily Buddhist country.

We are now providing monthly support for indigenous Pastor/Evangelists. Additionally
our focus is on supplying the printing costs of the Gospel tract, Quest for Joy, which
has been translated into Burmese and seven (7) dialects. Also the discipleship materials
In our Joy and For your Joy, which have been translated into Burmese and Tedim
Chin to indigenous Pastor/Evangelists. We obtained these materials from Desiring God
International and they have helped financially in the printing costs.

We rejoice in having heard of more than 400 people coming to know Christ and who are
now being discipled in their local churches.

One such testimony among many:

I am Kaih Mang Lian, although I grew up in a Christian family, I did not follow Jesus.
My father told me about Jesus, but I did not listen to his words. One day, when I had
left school, I ran away from home to a big city. I went to the railway station and sat on
a seat, feeling very sad and lonely. A man came to me and asked, “Where do you want
to go?” I did not reply, Instead, I cried. After I spent sometime in the railway station,
I was given a paper called Quest for Joy in Burmese. I read it carefully. The message
was the same message what my dad told me every day! But on that day, really the Holy
works in me and I accepted the Lord Jesus as My Lord and Savior. I ran away back to
my home and my parent welcome me with tears and said, “My son you are alive today,
thank God”.

Recently a donor supplied the funding of over 450 Bibles in Burmese and the Tedim
Chin dialect for distribution to new believers.

Some testimonies:

My name is Zam Suan Niang and I did not have a Bible, but was given one freely and I
am very grateful.

My name is Naing Naign and I was without a Bible for several years, thank you so much
for giving me a Bible at free cost. God bless you.

My name is Thang Za Mang. I thank you so much I have received a Bible at free cost,
many others are thanking you for free Bibles.

God has orchestrated and directed this ministry throughout and to Him goes all the
praise!