The following are excerpts from "Preachables" distributed by East Asia Update (courtesy IMB):
Quotes From Frontlines Workers
Simply Obedient
"There is one girl I would like to tell you about. This young lady is precious, but not exceptional. She may never win any awards. Yet this month, this young lady did something amazing -- she obeyed. She felt called to make a list of her friends and family that could stand to hear some good news. Then she simply started telling them. She didn't worry about what they would think of her. She didn't worry about the consequences. Within a week or two, she had shared with seven close friends and all of her immediate family. Already two have accepted and others are responding. She simply obeyed."
Simply Obedient
"There is one girl I would like to tell you about. This young lady is precious, but not exceptional. She may never win any awards. Yet this month, this young lady did something amazing -- she obeyed. She felt called to make a list of her friends and family that could stand to hear some good news. Then she simply started telling them. She didn't worry about what they would think of her. She didn't worry about the consequences. Within a week or two, she had shared with seven close friends and all of her immediate family. Already two have accepted and others are responding. She simply obeyed."
We Go On
"We rejoice in this victory. The day was long. The battle was real. We are tired tonight for sure, very tired, but that is okay. This is life on the front line. So many don't know Father and the task is so big! One at a time, one at a time, we go on. Exhausted, but energized!" (Written by workers who had just led others to salvation.)
Bend Your Knees
Please pray that recent bombings in Thailand will not interrupt year-round literature distribution to Chinese tourists vacationing in Southeast Asia. Pray that Chinese tourists will continue to pour into Thailand over the Chinese New Year's holiday and that Southern Cross volunteers will remain faithful to the task of placing lifesaving materials in their hands.
Macau was recently heralded by at least one major U.S. network as the new gambling capital of the world. Yet many Mainland Chinese tourists who traveled there to gamble are confronted with a much better opportunity. Southern Cross volunteers distributed Bibles and other evangelistic materials to 20,000 Mainland visitors last year, and even led some of the recipients to faith in Christ right then and there. Pray for ongoing evangelistic efforts in Macau.
Holiday Focus
"We rejoice in this victory. The day was long. The battle was real. We are tired tonight for sure, very tired, but that is okay. This is life on the front line. So many don't know Father and the task is so big! One at a time, one at a time, we go on. Exhausted, but energized!" (Written by workers who had just led others to salvation.)
Bend Your Knees
Please pray that recent bombings in Thailand will not interrupt year-round literature distribution to Chinese tourists vacationing in Southeast Asia. Pray that Chinese tourists will continue to pour into Thailand over the Chinese New Year's holiday and that Southern Cross volunteers will remain faithful to the task of placing lifesaving materials in their hands.
Macau was recently heralded by at least one major U.S. network as the new gambling capital of the world. Yet many Mainland Chinese tourists who traveled there to gamble are confronted with a much better opportunity. Southern Cross volunteers distributed Bibles and other evangelistic materials to 20,000 Mainland visitors last year, and even led some of the recipients to faith in Christ right then and there. Pray for ongoing evangelistic efforts in Macau.
Holiday Focus
Reports From Christmas in China
Here are just a few of the replies from Christmas volunteers who were asked about their most meaningful experience:
• Sharing the gospel with 600 students.
• Traveling to an orphanage to bring Christmas to them.
• Visiting a house church and hearing testimonies of the believers there.
• Sharing Christ with a Chinese lady on a bus.
• Talking to a new believer about how to read the Bible.
• Seeing people accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• Sharing Christ with three nonbelievers outside of our hotel.
• Worshipping in English and Chinese.
• Experiencing the love and generosity of the Chinese people.
Go to http://easia.imb.org/ for a more complete report.
Chinese New Year
For Chinese children, the most exciting part of the New Year festivities is receiving traditional "hong baos" (red envelopes) full of cash, symbolizing prosperity in the new year.
Prayers For Chinese New Year
Pray for Chinese believers as they gather with their families to celebrate the Lunar New Year that will fall on February 18 this year. Many millions of Chinese people will make long journeys to return to their home city or village for the all important New Year's Eve feast. Pray that all who call Him Lord will lovingly share Christ with their families and friends over the holiday and that many Chinese people will accept Christ.
Opportunities For the New Year
During the first month of 2007, why not make a New Year's resolution to spend some time sharing Christ in China? Choose from opportunities below or other listings at: http://easia.imb.org/
• Creative arts teams, prayer walking teams, and leader familiarization teams are needed throughout the year to prepare for the time when the torch is lit in Beijing on August 8, 2008. Go to: http://www.waytotheworld.com/ for information on Olympic projects.
• Teaching English in China can allow you to learn much about the Chinese people and culture as you have opportunity to share the One who is dearest to you. Engaging China summer teaching opportunities are listed at: http://easia.imb.org/involved/go/engagingchinajobs.htm
• Young and energetic college graduates are greatly needed for strategic two-year assignments at locations all over China. If you are interested in a Journeyman position, please write to: gochina@imb.org
EYE ON CHINA
Gold Pig Babies
When China ushers in the "Year of the Gold Pig" during its mid-February Lunar New Year celebration, it is expecting to also usher in a baby boom. Based on the Lunar calendar, the Year of the Pig falls every 12 years. But it only coincides with the Gold Year, based on the five elements of nature philosophy, only once every 60 years. According to superstition, all babies born during the Year of the Gold Pig will be blessed with good fortune.
Cars & Coughs
As Beijing prepares for the 2008 Olympics amidst its ongoing struggles with chronic traffic congestion and choking air pollution, officials are trying to persuade its residents to use public transportation by introducing new bus and subway routes. Beijing has 13 million residents and 2.85 million vehicles
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