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Asian Voices

Asian Voices

Reflections, stories and articles contributed by our Asian members, friends, colleagues and neighbours.

A Little Light on the Road

Posted On February 9, 2025

by Manilyn Tanega Life is full of questions. So many things we cannot understand. But after seven years of working in our poor community, trying… Read More →


Christmas Reflection

Posted On December 19, 2024

From the Indonesia team I.I couldn’t sleep, wondering what was happening with Susi’s* mom. Susi was in labor, but she had no money to pay… Read More →


Simbahan Ng Mga Ligaw

Posted On May 14, 2024

A group of people meeting for an informal church service.

Ni Manilyn Tanega (You can read this article in English here.) LUCAS 19:10: Bilang Community worker na hindi laking-simbahan, malaking tanong sa akin kung paano… Read More →


Church of the Lost

Posted On March 20, 2024

“One day, I suddenly felt drawn to visit the homes of those feeling that the Lord has abandoned them because of their chaotic lifestyle. On Sunday mornings we started going to homes notoriously known as ‘dens of drug dealers and users’. ” Teenagers join Manilyn in sharing food and God’s Word, hearing each one’s story, and experiencing God’s presence. Read More →


Cambodia Catch-up

Posted On August 9, 2023

The year is flying by, and it’s almost six months since we last heard from Eunice, Carol and Myra about their lives in Cambodia. So… Read More →


Ella* Reflects

Posted On April 13, 2023

A drawing with stick figures, some inside a house, some outside. This is the picture Ella drew as she prayed.

(Klik disini untuk baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia) It has been nine months since I started my internship here, and there are many things that I am… Read More →


Refleksi oleh Ella*

Posted On April 13, 2023

A drawing with stick figures, some inside a house, some outside. This is the picture Ella drew as she prayed.

(To read this article in English and other languages, click here) Sudah sembilan bulan saya berada di sini, banyak hal yang saya syukuri bahwa sampai… Read More →


Reflections of life in Cambodia.

Posted On November 30, 2022

by Myra Reyes To be honest the hardest part to adjust to is team life. Sometimes I feel that I am married to the man… Read More →


What Did Jesus Mean When He Said “Blessed”?

Posted On November 23, 2022

by Yosiah in Indonesia In the last couple of years, the film series The Chosen has become quite popular. The episode at the end of season two… Read More →


Aqua Gelas

Posted On November 8, 2022

A colourful pile of empty plastic bottles.

Ditulis oleh Ella* (To read this article in English and other languages, click here) Tahun 2021 sekitar bulan Juni aku dan temanku praktek dua bulan… Read More →


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