asian christian mission - july-october 2014
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July-‐Oct 2014 ACM Update
October 11-12 LBI Meeting All the Lisu village elders and leaders were invited to confer about the future of the Lisu Bible Institute (LBI). Of the nearly 200 present, many came as far as a day’s bus journey to attend. Our students took on the job of cooking and preparing the campus for the 2 full days of meetings. I told them that I can no longer serve as president of the school as I would use my remaining years to produce commentaries for the Lisu churches as long as the Lord gives me the strength. Brother Joel Khopang is serving in that capacity until such time that a qualiNied replacement can be found who has a real heart for the future of the Lisu church. Shortly after these meetings, Brother Joel got shingles and after a month, he is still suffering from excruciating pain. Please remember to pray for him.
Rice Harvest The students and faculty have just harvested our annual rice crop. Because of heavy rain, the harvested rice got wet and we were concerned about rot setting in. Praise the Lord that the rice dried out and we ended up with a very good harvest -‐ -‐ almost enough to feed the campus for an entire semester. On average, our annual harvest usually yields enough for about a third of the school year (about 325 tins), so we are extremely grateful for this year’s crop of over 400 tins (one tin equals about 30 pounds).
LBI Students harvesting
LBI Faculty Bio
Brother No-‐Tsi has been with LBI for 5 years now. He came to us after receiving 4 years of instruction at Tachilek Christian Seminary then serving as a youth minister for several years. He is our main music instructor and worship leader at LBI. He is also in charge of coordinating our chapel schedule as well as maintaining all the instruments and sound equipment. He lives and works closely alongside the student body quietly and faithfully using his gifts for the Lord. The photo with Lucy was taken in the sound studio on campus.
Jerwang Evangelism The most recent news from Burma-‐China border area -‐ we now have over 80 new Christians since this ministry began with the Jerwang 2 years ago. They had asked me to come back to participate in two Christmas conventions which they want to use as an evangelism tool. They also asked me to teach at a short term Bible school. My plan was to go back to this area in December, but I have had some health issues that may prevent me from going. We were hoping to get some photos of the ministry for this update, but because it is in such a remote area, it is difNicult to get regular communication.
Needs for continued Jerwang evangelism: $1200/month for additional 6 evangelists.
Rawang Church Celebrates
No-‐Tsi and Lucy
Over 16 years ago, Bro. Joseph Sinwal started Chiangmai Christian Church for the many Rawang migrant workers from Burma living in Chiangmai. Joseph and his wife, Anang, have been so faithful in their ministry to this congregation and continue to serve with great love and passion. Their youngest son, Sinwal, (“Josh”) is the Nirst from this tightly knit community to Ninish graduate school and t h e e n t i r e c hu r c h c e l e b ra t e d h i s accomplishment . In this culture, an individual’s success is embraced as a reNlection of the community so there was great pride for everyone, and it was gratifying to be a part of Josh’s big day.
Prayers for Jesse Plans were in place for me to be with the Jerwang people in October for two weeks of teaching and preaching, but my health has not permitted it. In September I started struggling with extreme fatigued and some angina on exertion. I could not make it up a Nlight of stairs to my bedroom without resting mid-‐way. A simple errand to the grocery store would wipe me out for the day. The doctors thought I might need heart surgery, but after a heart cath and echo, it seems my heart is not the reason for my exhaustion. So my doctor is still trying to Nigure out what is going on with my body. My daughter, Lucy, Nlew out here from the States to be with me and to go with me to my many doctor’s appointments and labs and tests. We even Nlew to Bangkok to get a second opinion. With her help, we are getting rid of some of the many medications I have been prescribed which may be contributing to my fatigue. I am also being treated for diabetes and Parkinson’s. I am slowly beginning to feel a positive turn in my energy level and pray this trend continues. I feel there is much more work for me to do especially to reach my own people, the Jerwang, with the Gospel message of Christ. I would very much appreciate your prayers on my behalf for renewed strength and energy to continue the work set before me. With your prayer on my behalf I might be able make it to Jerking area for a week long preaching and teaching convention during Christmas.
Fellowship Needs Please prayerfully consider to support Jerwang evangelists. We selected 8 experienced preachers to evangelise the entire Jerwang tribe in 3-‐5 years. Brothers and sisters in Wallula Christian Church in Kansas has taken upon themselves to support two Jerwang evangelists. We still need $200 per month for 6 evangelists. Let’s send them to evangelise their own people where you and I will never go. These evangelists speak their languages and know these people well. They will be able to preach and teach them about Christ in their own mother tongue. Please pray about it and help us to send them to spread the gospel among Jerwang tribe.
Yours together in His service, Jesse Yangmi.
Field Address:
Jesse YangmiPO Box 189Chiang Mai UniversityChiang Mai, 50202Thailand.
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Address:
Asian Christian Missionc/o Gary and Debbie McKillip10725 N. State Rd., 267Brownsburg, IN. 46112
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