Stories

ACMS_Lex_Inside By Alexis Hamilton, Asia Gateway Missions Training My husband Alan Hamilton and I set off on a mission trip with a deep desire to learn more about the life of Christians in Cambodia, the Khmer culture, and how we can be of service to God in that country. It was a heady mix of experiences in our field exposure trip from 11th to 18th of July 2015. We enjoyed the warmth and hospitality of the locals. Still, challenges abounded.

SACYN2015_Inside SACYN 2015, a reflective-planning gathering, is aimed at building on the three years of training module which was completed in 2014. Themed 'Spirituality and Integrity in Youth Leadership', it is being held at the Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, India, from Oct 16 to Oct 20. It is focusing on a reflection on the journey of SACYN for the past 12 years, as well as plan for the future in the light of those reflections. The reflective-planning sessions will be complemented with serious interactive sessions on Christian leadership, facilitated by senior church and mission leaders.

[caption id="attachment_1869" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Anilal (L) during a house visit Anilal (L) during a house visit[/caption] By Anilal M. Jose, Asia Gateway Missions Training What a difference a week can make. An immersion in a rural setting in a faraway land similar to my own has helped me in rediscovering and reformulating my objectives in life and ministry. My field exposure trip to Cambodia between the 11th and 18th of July 2015 has impacted me in more ways than one.

[caption id="attachment_1848" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Milan and Grace in Kirpa 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.

Isha Limbu-Web 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.