Advent Christian Pastor in Myanmar Missing, Presumed Killed by the Military MYANMAR – Pastor T has told us that his brother, Z, who is also a pastor, has been missing since March 8. Their family believes he was killed by the military. Pastor Z, together with his family, lived and ministered in Sagaing Division, in […]
“God Will Move Even in the Difficult Times of Persecution” MYANMAR – Last Thursday our Asia/Pacific Area Director and Catherine Rybicki met on Zoom with our ministry leaders in Myanmar. With great praise to God, all four leaders were able to join, despite widespread power and internet outages. The stories they told are both grim […]
Celebrating Baptisms and a Powerful Testimony in Myanmar MYANMAR – Pastor J’s ministry in Myanmar celebrated several water baptisms recently. Many of the baptisms were of members of the orphanage home that is part of the ministry. This is a place where the hopeless find hope and those who are lonely find family. The children […]
Mexican AC Church Celebrates 15 Years of Ministry Pastor Ildefonso, wife Susi and their son MEXICO – The Mexican Conference church, Torre de Salvación (Tower of Salvation), recently celebrated their 15-year anniversary in the community of Ejido Zorillo, located south of Ensenada. It began when Pastor Jaime Sandoval and his wife, Teresa, felt the call […]
Gas Stove Gives Hope Amid Flood MYANMAR – Our Asia/Pacific Area Director recently held a Zoom meeting with our leaders in the Advent Christian Conference of Myanmar. During the meeting, Pastor Timothy went outside and showed the group the flooding in his compound caused by the recent heavy rains. This has proved challenging to their […]
Bread of Life Surplus Extends to Community MYANMAR – Earlier this year, ACGC sent a portion of the Bread of Life funds to the Advent Christian Conference leaders in Myanmar. This fund transfer process is a little more challenging and takes a little longer than it used to due to the military coupe of last […]
Food Sent to Orphanage in Myanmar MYANMAR – This year has been a difficult one for our partner ministries in Myanmar. Since the military coup in February, life has been challenging, especially for those operating orphanages. Internet and power are sporadic, travel is dangerous, many banks and business are closed and food costs continue to […]
Baptisms Against Backdrop of Military Coup MYANMAR – The military of Myanmar staged a coup on February 1, the day the new heavily democratic parliament was to begin meeting. Dozens of government officials were arrested. Since that day, the military has continued to strengthen its hold on power by disrupting communication platforms and closing the […]
20 Kids from Lahu and Letu Tribes Prepare for Baptism MYANMAR – In an end-of-year report from Pastor Joseph (Myanmar), we learned that he has 20 kids who are planning to be baptized. Many of them are from the Lahu and Letu tribes. These children have come from various parts of Myanmar, some escaping from […]
Donors Send Gifts to Orphanage MYANMAR – On August 10, gifts from churches and other donors were sent to our leaders in Myanmar. Pastor Timothy shared with us how the financial support is helping the ministry. Two Sewing Machines One young lady named Song Christine, who grew up as an orphan in Pastor Timothy’s care, […]