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Prayer Updates
From our International Director
Paul in 2 Corinthians 2:14 makes a declaration that will be known to most readers: "But thanks be to God, Who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ." What may be less known is the context in which he said that.
AM-CCSM News
"The books which you mailed to us have been distributed to different churches; the farthest places were in Jilin and Guizhou provinces. All of them are received with grateful hearts.
Bribery and Corruption
"I am on the brink of a nervous breakdown. Bribery of high officials is the only way to get anything done in this city. My promotion has been delayed 10 years because I would not give bribes," wrote Miss Li, a school teacher from Liaoning province (OMF).
Boot Camps
During August, two stories made the headlines from China's boot camps for internet addicts.
Short-Term Teams
When our August courier team leader first phoned one of the contacts to arrange for him to collect the books from the team, the young pastor replied that he would come and meet them on his bicycle. It was the first time this young man had received any materials from us and the team leader had to gently explain that he might need something a little larger than a bicycle to transport all the books.
Transformed Lives
"Before my conversion, I felt empty and dejected. Nothing could comfort me. I had wished to see harmony, justice and equity in human relationships. To my disappointment, all I experienced was treachery and injustice.
Lead Poisoning
The month of August saw hundreds of children in different areas of China diagnosed with lead poisoning, which can cause a range of problems, including anaemia, muscle weakness, brain damage and seizures.