A once-strong church was decimated by outside influences, the latest being COVID-19 restrictions, and workers from a native ministry helped members first focus on growing closer to Christ and then trained them to serve the community. Gradually the church helped outsiders to transform their lives and combat the pandemic. Workers in other areas offered life skills classes using biblical principles that changed unruly students into disciplined youths responsive to God’s will. Donations are sought for such discipleship and gospel initiatives. Pray that new Christians and leaders would mutually encourage each other with their faith.

“Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” (2 Thess. 1:3)