November 17, 2023
Reaching Asians With An Asian Voice
Dear Prayer Partners:
“The mighty one will save, He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love!” (Zephaniah 3:17) God’s promises to the nation of Israel seem difficult to understand back when they were in Babylonian exile, and even today as we see the news of war, death, and destruction in their land. God’s Word provides hope to the hopeless, and the desperate need in Israel and our focus in Asia is that God’s Word will be shared powerfully, understood and transform many lives for God’s glory.
We mentioned in our October letter of the planned Pastor’s Conference in The Philippines, and on November 6-9 at least 55 participants gathered for nearly 4 days of updates and Biblical training, mostly Pastors from Central Philippines. Our ASE leader in Kabankalan City, Bryan Catanus arranged and hosted the conference taught by Kenny Lee (Ambassadors for Christ Singapore). He wrote and said, “Please extend my thanks to our doners and supporters.” That is all you who pray and give to MEF/ASE as over 96% of all gifts received goes to support the spreading of the gospel in our focused Asian countries. We couldn’t provide for the spreading of the “good news” in Asia without you. The picture below was taken at the front of the Kabankalan Baptist Church where Bryan’s father – Gospel Catanus – was the pastor before his “Promotion to Glory”.
Our India ASE Training is in suspension as a new teacher/leader is being sought. Please pray for the restoration of that difficult situation, where satan has scored a temporary victory, and where the MEF Board would like to see the ASE Training continued. May the God of all gods gain the victory in India and may our ASE training be continued to prepare more pastors/evangelists to spread the Good News of Jesus in a very needy nation. We appreciate all of you and trust you have a blessed Thanksgiving!
God is good,
Norm Luiken for MEF Board
Participants in the 4 day Pastor’s Conference
