Milan and Grace in Kirpa[/caption]
As the Nepalese continue to rebuild their lives following last April’s devastating earthquake, our co-mission partners have kept up their punishing schedule of equipping leaders and workers for Kingdom business and bringing hope to the people.
Manoj and Anjila conducting a training session [/caption]
From Nepal’s deadliest earthquake in history, Manoj Pradhananga and Anjila Shrestha have found the empowerment and joy of walking in obedience to God. Despite their lack of experience in disaster relief work, the couple have successfully coordinated the relief and rehabilitation work in three districts between May and August.
Feeling inadequate to be a useful servant of God? Take heart from the inspiring story of Isha Limbu, a housewife in a Nepali village who used to have difficulty speaking confidently with people. In fact, she had even thought that as a housewife she could not do anything significant outside her home.
Amanda (L), Kong (R) and his wife Serena enjoying their time at the Shalom International School in Phnom Penh[/caption]
They all came from the four cardinal directions with a single-minded focus – to equip themselves to be better trainers. And the 18 participants of the Asia Gateway Training (AGT) programme went home enriched, and hopeful that they would be able to put into practice what they learnt.
The seven-week AGT, held at Seminari Theologi Malaysia in Seremban from June 21 to Aug 8, was a unique a cross-cultural training programme designed to give participants the best of both worlds -- solid academic training and practical field lessons.
Vijaya (left) briefing the AGT delegation[/caption]
By Lilian Charles
Being born and raised in Pakistan, I have had plenty of opportunities to hear and learn about Islam and Hinduism. I’ve always treasured those occasions of interfaith sharing and learning.