I kept praying each month for a prayer request shared by Pastor Andrew Rem in his monthly reports — we need a new bridge. He ministers in the Delta region of Myanmar and every rain the flood waters rise. The houses are all built on stilts and need a bridge to get from the raised dirt berm that suffices as a single lane road over to the properties where the houses and the church building reside. Every structure in the community needs a bridge over the canal from the berm. Our White Fields partners had been praying for this need expressed by Pastor Rem for some time too. On my trip to Myanmar in December I was able to visit Pastor Rem and see the bridge.
Relief Work
Once There Were None
You might wonder — how do we decide where to support a new church planter? Well, that is a difficult decision. We only have a limited amount of resources, (so we can’t support everyone that is deserving), and we make a five-year commitment, so we spend lots of time on our knees asking the Lord to guide us.
Break Down Barriers
Many barriers are broken down when the gospel is preached by a pastor who is recognized by the people. The Holy Spirit can use anyone to be a witness, but consider the strength of using an indigenous pastor starting a church among his own people. White Fields Ministry has been supporting, financially and through prayer, the ministry work of national pastors since 1953. We identify pastors who are ready to work full-time starting a new church in an unreached community of their own country. Through this partnership with the missionaries serving cross-culturally, the laborers are multiplied.
Devastation in the Philippines
Join the Effort
As we approach the end of the year, I am amazed at the course of world events. Refugees are fleeing their countries; civil wars are spilling over the borders into confrontations between super-powers, and the global economy continues to fluctuate erratically. But, in the midst of all this—God is at work amongst his people. I read the reports sent by our church planters—that you help support—and there is fantastic news every day.
In the Middle East, Pastor Maher shares that the Egyptian Bible study started by their church has grown from fifteen men to over 80 faithful believers. We are now prayerfully considering whether we can support a full-time pastor to lead this group into establishing a new independent church. Pastor Raed’s church, just one-year-old, has established a school for refugees fleeing Syria. They already have twenty-five first graders. These children are not allowed to attend the public school, so the ministry of this church has a huge impact on these families.
Your Donation Supports Pastors Reaching Their Community – Join us in the Effort
We have also received many testimonies of new believers — here is one:
People of the People
David Spoon hosts Steve Wheeler on KPRZ radio, listen in as we hear the latest from White Field Ministries (WFM). “In the news today we hear of wars and displaced people, Pastors supported by WFM are assisting these refugees and sharing with them the love of Christ. Many of these refugees who have no documents, no birth certificates, no identification are shunned and discriminated against by the countries they have sought refuge in. WFM Churches in the Middle East are sharing the Gospel and providing educational opportunities for these children.”
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