From our China-based Co-Workers

Posted on 22 March 2010.

"‘J' has been teaching English to a lady every week, but the other week just before Christmas during one of the lessons, the subject of God came up. Over the course of two weeks, ‘J' was able to present her with the Good News. She was so hungry for truth and life and took on the Lord completely. Lessons turned into times to pray and discover more of this new life together. Please lift this lady up in prayer, particularly for her to be able to plug into a local fellowship." - ‘J & K', based in West China

"The other week I was involved in helping a student with tuberculosis to obtain the correct investigations to confirm this diagnosis and then receive treatment. For people to come to Christ, they must see His love in ACTION! We are to be His hands, His feet and His mouthpiece to those around us. We are not to turn our backs on those who are hungry, thirsty, naked, and sick or in prison. We are His love letters to a desperate and dying world. How can our message of His love ring true unless we also minister to the desperate physical needs of the poor." - ‘I', based in Northwest China

"I've started attending a weekly prayer meeting for the city and have been so blessed by being a part of that meeting. Every time I leave, I find that my love for the city and its people has grown. That feeling doesn't always last very long - there are many frustrating things about living here that sometimes cause my love to grow dim - but it reminds me that God is faithful to give us His love when we ask. He can help us to see them with His eyes and to extend His grace and mercy, even when our own natural instincts rebel against this. He is so faithful." - ‘B', based in Northwest China

"The language study has been really hotting up recently with lots more essays and new vocabulary. Part of my time is spent learning regular Chinese and part of it is spent learning specific vocabulary to enable me to share the Good News effectively. Although it's hard work, I know it's really good for me and my language is quickly improving. Actually it's pretty exciting as I'm now starting to meet new Chinese friends who don't speak any English at all. It's a little scary and slow-going, but it's getting easier. I've even been able to use the Christian vocabulary to talk about God to them. Please pray for more of these times." - ‘N', based in Central China

"We've been doing more work at the handicapped children's centre. This centre is for children who still live with their families, to give them the help and resources they need to develop their child's potential. Some of what we do are regular school class work activities, but we also include therapy and life skills training. The kids have large muscle motor activities, such as crawling, rolling over, throwing and catching beach balls, etc. After a drink break, we practice putting on coats and fastening them. Then we do various activities using fine motor control. Sometimes we colour; often we practise with scissors. Slowly they have improved and can now cut short straight lines. It has been a real challenge to come up with activities that they can do, pushing their abilities step by step. I also work on their social skills, so we often play games. It is ever on our minds that we are here to show the Father's love directly to many children here. Pray especially that the seeds that were sown at Christmas can be watered." - ‘S & H', based in Northwest China

"The last month has been full of excitement. Our Chinese friends ‘C' and ‘A' started going to church last Easter. ‘C' told us last week that she now believes and has accepted Jesus Christ, which is wonderful news. We continue enjoying looking at the Bible together. Her husband ‘A' still has many questions, so please remember to lift him up in prayer. He struggles because, as with most home groups, there are not many men. This is where we hope and pray that being friends with ‘Y' will encourage ‘A' and help him to seek God more." - ‘Y & M', based in Central China