An Amazing True Story about the Zhuang

This is a story written by a long-term missionary about what happened
in the town he is working in among the Zhuang:

Almost 50 years ago, an American missionary shared with a man within the government. It just so happened that when the Communists took over China, this man was arrested and executed along with countless others. However, because this missionary had shared with him, he believed in Jesus and had told his 2 sons that they should also believe in Jesus, the only way to God. Because of their father's execution, both sons tried to escape. One attempted an escape to Hong Kong without success. One attempted an escape to Taiwan with success. But before leaving, he wrote down what he remembered of the story of Jesus on a scroll for the brother that did not make it out. He kept this scroll and constantly told his family for over 50 years that they should believe in Jesus, although he did not know how or what they should do, not having a Bible or knowing any other Christians.

In 2007, God....

To be continued...

#34 Emerge Justice

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Josh & Jenny chat about the amazing opportunities for anyone to be involved in bringing positive change to areas of injustice around the world. The Emerge Justice Outreaches July 17 - August 1: Sudan, Uganda, China or Thailand.

 GlobalCAST is a ministry of YWAM Colorado Springs at the "The Park"

Need for "Common Man's Bible" in Kashmiri

Talking with some friends about Kashmir or Indian Occupied Kashmir, I realized that the Kashmiri people did not have a good translation of the Bible or even a good translation of the New Testament in the Kashmiri language. There is a group of Scholars working on the translation of the Old Testament and they have completed the New Testament.

BUT these scholars doing the translation work were not Christian believers, but Hindu scholars. Even the work translating the New Testament into the Kashmiri language that had been done already was not for the Common Man but for scholars. The language used is not understandable to the common Kashmir and the translation not accurate and therefor not a trustworthy translation.

SO Please pray for an accurate current translation of the Bible into the Kashmiri language with us.

We pray for an accurate translation of Your Word Oh GOD into the Kashmiri language, a translation that every Kashmiri could receive and understand, AMEN!

This is a key to the Kashmiri coming to know God. Thank you for your prayers.

"Princess Fergy" does expose on Turkish orphanages

"Princess Fergy," the Duchess of York, apparently works for a news agency, and snuck into an orphanage. They secretly filmed the children and conditions inside, which were described as "inhumane". Needless to say, this has shocked and embarrassed the Turks, who feel this is a personal attack. Indeed, it is quite purposeful, as the visit was apparently related to Turkiye's bid to join the EU and wanting to "bring things into the light"

Pray that action would be taken by the government to improve conditions for "the least of these".
Pray against lashback that would hinder the ability of our workers to work inside these orphanages.

What do you think?
Is she helping right an injustice, or does a Western tactic not work with an Eastern culture?

# 33 Homes of Hope

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A quick glimpse of a YWAM ministry that allows all types of folks to participate in providing adaquate housing for the poor. For more information check out thier website.

GlobalCAST is a ministry of YWAM Colorado Springs at "The Park"

 

Who's the Bully?

Talks on the future of the Himalayan region have failed to make any progress. The blame game continues... independence vs. autonomy. Both sides have very differing opinions and are frustrated. Both sides feel that ethnic cleansing is taking place.

While future talks have not been ruled out, there doesn't seem to be much chance of real progress any time soon.

Maybe the two sides should clarify definitions... what does independence mean, and what does autonomy mean? And what compromises need to be decided upon. Or is compromise impossible because of the size and power of the bully?

#32 Childrens Ministry & Missions

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Jenny and Rachel chat about the incredible potential of children's ministry for bringing positive change to lives both locally and overseas.

 GlobalCAST is a ministry of YWAM Colorado Springs at "The Park"

Thailand Bombings

Today as I was scanning through BBC News online I ran across an article about a bombing in Thailand's Southern most province Narathiwat.  Now I know bombings happen there, but I was surprised because I am in Thailand and had been out and about, at the market and such, but hadn't heard one person even mention it.  I looked at newspapers back in the states and, if they mentioned it at all, it was at most a couple paragraphs.  

Before I came, my mom had been worried about my safety in Thailand.  I thought she'd heard about all the bombings in the South, about the more than 3,300 people who have died since the attacks started in 2004.  Instead she was worried about the protests in the capitol, she hadn't even heard of the bombings in the South.

Tuesday's attacks killed one person so far, but injured at least 71 people.  A car bomb went off outside a district government office where meetings were being held with village chiefs and local officials, and that meeting was believed to be the target of the blast.  Unfortunately, nearby the blast was a fruit market filled with shoppers.  A few minutes later a bomb on a motorcycle outside a teashop also went off.  I can only imagine the chaos, confusion, and fear everyone must have been feeling.

The fighting it the Muslim majority South is said to be Muslim Insurgents, but in actuality it is mainly criminals and gangs fighting over supremacy in border trade.  Bombings have been some of the biggest "headline makers", but the violence hasn't been limited to that.  There are also drive-by shootings and beheadings, and they're targeted towards both Thai Buddhists as well as Thai Muslims.  Over and over "peace" is declared and "ceasefires" are claimed, but it's never seen.  

The world overlooks the problems of three troubled little provinces in Southern Thailand, but the world taking notice may be the only thing to bring the violence to an end.  To let those 3,300+ get the headlines they deserve, for justice to come to those who not only commit the acts but orchestrate them from above, and for the families to get the prayer and compassion that they need so badly.

Photo Used Top: AFP/Muhammad Sabri

#31 Mobilizing Latin Workers - Franklin's Story

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God is raising up Latin Missionaries to go to the most unreached parts of the earth! Listen in on Franklin's story as he tells us about the calling on his life to go to India.

GlobalCAST is a ministry of YWAM Colorado Springs ... live the story!