Southeastern Asia

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Reach Beyond

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February 2021

Refugees in Southeast Asia

Many Rohingya refugees have sought refuge in Southeast Asian countries, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The majority struggle to find jobs and are constantly harassed by the police who treat them as illegal immigrants. Young Rohingya women who are expectant mothers are only allowed to leave their homes with their husbands. They rarely get the opportunity to make new friends or build support networks. Pray for Christian workers who are serving these women with perinatal classes and English lessons, that they will be the voice and hands of Jesus and have opportunities to share Christ’s love with them.

Cambodia Action

Cambodia

February 2021

Covid-19 in Cambodia

Recently Cambodia has recorded its first localised Covid-19 transmission, most previous cases have been imported from foreign travellers. This is worrying as it is very difficult to ascertain how many people may have been infected. Cambodia does not have the means to combat a large widespread outbreak of Covid-19, therefore let’s pray that all the efforts that are being made to quell the spread will be successful. Please pray that people will adhere to the government’s restrictions and advice and that the country will not become griped with fear.

Reach Beyond

Myanmar (Burma)

February 2021

Christian radio in Myanmar

Christian radio programmes in the Matu language are proving very popular in Myanmar. For many people, this programme has been their main source of connection with the word of God. One listener living in Mizoram explained how he and his wife were so excited about hearing the word of God in their own Matu dialect, that they would eat dinner early on the days of the programme not to be distracted with anything else when it started. Pray for the ongoing distribution of radios by local pastors and for many to hear about Jesus for the first time through this programme.

WorldShare

Indonesia

December 2020

Local believers share the Gospel

Praise God that WorldShare’s ministry partner, Cahaya Suku, has seen many local Muslims who have recently come to faith go on to share the Gospel with their family and friends. Please pray that, despite the strict Covid-19 restrictions in place across Indonesia, Cahaya Suku’s church planters would be able to follow-up with these new believers. As they disciple people mainly over the phone, pray for God to continue to mature and strengthen their faith.

WEC International

Singapore

United Kingdom

December 2020

Creative arts studio online

Last year one of WEC’s ArtsRelease teams opened a creative arts studio at a church premises in Leeds. New members joined and the artists took turns to lead each weekly session based on a passage of scripture. They held an exhibition on 2nd May, attended by local dignitaries while WEC’s Resonance Band played music. Since lockdown, the ‘studio’ has continued online, sharing their creations in various mediums. This has given birth to a similar group connecting across Southeast Asia and another in Suffolk. Pray for these artists to be inspired and encouraged, to share their faith effectively through their work.

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