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RADIO
REACHES ALL OF
CHINA
An amazing amount of radio
programming is reaching into
China
from many sources, and a substantial amount is aimed
at children. Trans World Radio beams in three popular
programs: Children’s Bible Study,
Joyful
Island
and Popcorn are the names. These children’s programs
touch thousands of lives and open the way for parents
to hear the truth as well. Alliance Radio is also
effectively reaching children and young people. Far
East Broadcasting Corporation joins in the big trio
that is giving
China
’s young people an opportunity to hear the Good
News. Hundreds of hours of hard work and hundreds of
dollars go into the production of these programs. Pray
that each of these organizations will have every need
provided to keep the programs going forth.
FOUR
CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCHES IN
ENGLAND
Ten years ago the Hong Kong
Chinese Alliance sent two couples as missionaries to
England
. During these ten years, four strong congregations
have been developed. “Six individuals who have
experienced the control of evil spirits have received
help,” says the pastor, Karl Leung of the
Manchester
Chinese
Alliance
Church
. “As they committed themselves to the Lord, He
delivered them from demons and set them free.” Many
have removed idols from their homes and their lives.
(C&MA Bulletin insert)
EE
HAS BIG PLANS FOR
CHINA
Evangelism Explosion is seeking
to provide scholarships for pastors in each of
China
’s 23 provinces to attend EE Clinics. In these
five-day training clinics, hundreds of pastors will be
trained to teach their people how to share their faith
and ground people in the Word of God. New materials
are also being provided for this ambitious ministry.
Prayer is requested for the Chinese leadership and for
help and wisdom in translating materials. EE in
Chinese has been translated as “An Appointment With
God.” Pray that EE will truly be the means of
bringing thousands of people in contact with God and
prepare them to share their faith for the rest of
their lives. EE Hong Kong will celebrate their 25th
anniversary in November
of this year, and all are invited to attend the
celebrations.
BIBLE
SCHOOLS ALSO FLOURISH IN
CHINA
In southwest
China
, a Bible seminary with 67 students is preparing to
move into a new facility approved by the government.
The down payment has been made on a building, and most
of the needed funds are already in hand. Pray that all
needs will be met. 80% of the students of this school
are ethnic Hmong people who will serve their people in
the remote mountains of
China
bordering on
Vietnam
. The two year course is being extended to a three
year program to better equip these students.
In another school in Central
China
, more than 40 students are studying in a short term
training program of three to four months. This
training period is in progress right now, and will
continue through April. Helpers from
Taiwan
are able to participate in this ministry.
PASTOR’S
LIBRARIES ARE BEING PREPARED
In
Taiwan
, libraries for pastors are being prepared so that
graduates will start off with good books to help them
as they serve the Lord. About 75 sets of books are
being prepared for the graduates. Pray for the needed
funds to make up the largest possible library for
these graduates. Sometime take a look at your
pastor’s library and see the abundance of books he
has available. Then think of these Chinese pastors
with 2 or 3 books as their only tools for ministry.
Then pray and ask God how you can be involved in
providing the tools that will equip these pastors. If
interested in helping with this project, please write
for instructions on how to do so.
AMBASSADORS
FOR CHRIST PROVIDE LITERATURE
Many people write asking for
information on where to find suitable literature for
their Chinese student friends and for travelers going
to
China
or
Asia
. Contact Ambassadors for Christ at 1-888-462-5481 or
check out their
web
site. This organization has a wealth
of suitable material for all kinds of needs in
reaching Chinese people.
CHECK
OUT
HTTP://WWW.BOLLBACK.COM
Check out my web site that is
maintained by my youngest son, Jonathan, who is a
church planter in
Leesburg
,
Virginia
. There you can read the current CHINA CLIPPINGS and
also research the archives from more than two years of
back issues. You can also read reviews of my exciting
mystery books for children as well as information
about Senior Ministries in which we are also involved.
Right now we are completing an interim at
Tri-City
Alliance
Church
in
Tempe
,
Arizona
where we have been since December. We are thrilled
with many conversions among our young people and
adults. A baptismal service for about 20 is set for
Palm Sunday afternoon. We will complete our mission
here on May 18 and then return to our home in
Kissimmee
to continue the many projects we are engaged in for
the Lord..
“RED
RUNS THE RIVER” TAKING SHAPE
Thank you for praying for me as I
write another book entitled RED RUNS THE RIVER which
is a novel of the triumphant story of the Chinese
church under Communism. It will chronicle the true
stories of our brave and committed Chinese brothers
and sisters who have served God in a most inhospitable
environment for many years. Without a doubt, what we
are experiencing today in
China
is the result of the commitment unto death of
thousands of valiant men and women who refused to
renounce their faith in Jesus Christ. It is two thirds
completed now.
PASS
THIS ON
Each month the mailing list
grows. It takes more work to maintain such a long
list, but it is a great joy to see more and more
people joining in prayer for
China
. Forward this to your friends or churches and request
to be added to the mailing list. And for the few
people who want off the list, just send me a note and
your wish will be accomplished.
Anthony
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