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Persist in Prayer – June-July 2024

Posted On July 3, 2024

Monsoon in Asia Praise God for rain! The monsoon has arrived across Asia, and the rains have brought blessed relief from the heat-wave conditions in… Read More →


Gift Economy for Forum?

Posted On June 20, 2024

[by Shannon, International Coordination Team] One of the joys of Servants is meeting together to encourage each other in our journey with the poor –… Read More →


“The situation is hopeless, we must take the next step!”

Posted On June 13, 2024

Indian slum cleared for flyover

By a member of the Indian team. Spanish musician Pablo Casals’ words feel like they were written just for me. Right now, I’m feeling pretty… Read More →


Persist in Prayer – May 2024

Posted On May 22, 2024

Summer in Asia Praise God for mangoes, watermelons, summer holidays, trips to waterholes and cool mountain places, and all the great things about summer. Also… 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 →


Real Love

Posted On April 13, 2024

Picture of hands, a pair of younger hands holding and old one.

Here is a beautiful paraphrase/reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13 written by Kristin Jack, and read at his funeral in December 2023. Even if I… Read More →


Love is Complex, Love’s Confused

Posted On April 6, 2024

A reflection on 1 Corinthians 13. Love is complex, love’s confused Illness caused by alcohol, abusedYou’re hardly the ‘deserving poor’But who cares – death is… Read More →


Persist in Prayer – Mar 2024

Posted On March 26, 2024

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Easter Pray for our teams as they celebrate Easter, the central hope of our faith, the essence of who Jesus is, enacted in history and… Read More →


Kristin Jack’s Life and Legacy

Posted On March 25, 2024

Many of you will already know that our dear friend and coworker Kristin Jack died on 9th December, 2023. Kristin’s Life Kristin, together with his… 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 →


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