After the baptism, a woman from Germany came by and congratulated them. We were able to talk with her about how God has called all of His people to share about Him to all nations.
It is so amazing that, because of the Gospel, God brought together 7 women from 3 different countries, languages, and cultures. He used us to share and disciple, used the new believers' baptism to start a conversation with woman from Germany, and used the woman from Germany to cast vision to the new believers about sharing the Good News to all Nations. Praise God!
-Continue to pray for our new sisters in Christ as they return home. Pray God would provide someone to disciple them in the faith.
-Michaela and Ragyn
NT365
Southeast Asia
My friend and I ended up talking to a girl who was about our age. We shared our testimonies and the Gospel with her. She said she was grateful for us coming to her and was eager to meet with us again. The next day, all of us went back to the same spot and the girl we shared with had brought her friend. We shared the story of Zacchaeus with them and after talking about it together, she and her friend both decided to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Last night was a beautiful reminder of what I came here to do. Witnessing people come to Christ is a miracle every time it happens and I’m so grateful I was there for it last night.
-Pray for these 2 new believers in Christ as they learn about what it means to be a Christian.
-Pray as the new believers return home, God would give them boldness and a passion to share Christ with their community .
-Michaela and Ragyn
NT365
Southeast Asia
I've received an answer to prayer since being in our final country of the NT365 Gap Year. Since being in Asia, I've been praying for opportunities to use my art more for the glory of God. Since coming to this county, I've been presented project after project to use my art to connect with others, as well as tell people about who God is and how much he loves and cares for them. I've even been able to teach an art class for kids and their parents!
At the art class, I had
them paint five loaves of bread and two fish and told them the story of
Jesus feeding the five thousand. At the end, we all cut out our food and
put them in a basket I painted to represent Jesus multiplying the food.
It was amazing to see how happy and joyful the kids were to paint and
have fun, but they were also very attentive while listening to
the story. We're hoping that we can use those classes to lead
to bible studies soon.
-Pray for the art classes and their participants. Pray God would use the classes and Bible stories told to draw people to Himself.
-Hayden
NT365
Southeast Asia
In the storm, it is hard to see the things that were clear before. We may not always be able to see the sun, but that does not mean that it does not exist. Even though we cannot see everything around us, God has given us a compass to follow. When things get hard and we cannot see how God is working or how God is using us, we can still trust Him. He has given us something to use in order to guide our steps.
God has told us in His Word to go. Then, in the last book of the Bible, He tells us why we need to go to share the gospel. We need to, because in the end, it will result in a gigantic time of worship. Everyone will be worshiping God; all different kinds of people with different languages joined together to worship our amazing Creator. Think of a time you were worshiping with a group of believers and you could feel the Holy Spirit moving in the room. Now imagine that with people from every nation, tribe, people, and language from the beginning of the world until Jesus comes back. This is what we can use to guide our steps in the storm or in times of difficulties when we do not understand what He is doing.
- Please pray that as I continue to face hard times on the field I will remember these verses.
- Please pray that I would not be distracted by the things going on around me, but that I would be fully focused on what God is asking me to do.
- Pray that God will soften the hearts of the people who hear the Gospel. Pray that God will give my teammate and I wisdom in who to talk to and spend our time with.
-Ragyn
NT365
Southeast Asia
Last Wednesday, March 8 was International Women’s Day and students are out of class in recognition of the holiday. Because we had no class, we were able to eat with some friends for lunch and hang out around town. Our roommates asked us to go to the mountain with them. We climbed over 200 steep stairs to the very top of the mountain. As we were climbing, we were able to pray over the city.
At the top, it has three temples and a Buddha looking over the city. There are also miniature Buddha statues covering the side of the mountain. These are given to the temple to receive full merit or full blessing from the spirits. When a Buddhist comes and asks for something from the spirits and their blessing is made true, they must thank the spirits by giving statues back to the temple. It was very interesting to see all kinds of people on the top of the mountain, both tourists and nationals. Maybe they were there worshiping the spirits and idols or just there to see the scenery at sunset.
It was very dark, spiritually, but we were reminded that God has given us the ministry of reconciliation. We are to share the Good News with those around us, no matter how dark. We are God’s children and he has given us a light that will never go out. A river that will never run dry. A spirit that will never leave us or torment us. This is the God who we serve. And we are so grateful to be here, at this time, in this place, serving Him!
I also have the opportunity to teach at a youth fellowship. It is definitely one of my favorite things. I get to help us all grow in Christ and be involved in discipleship.
Also, I love having people over to our house. We had a movie night with some new friends which is so great!
Please pray as we strive to make more relationships, prayer walk, and to share with those we are around everyday!
-Darla Ray
NT365
Southeast Asia
Pray that the Thai people continue to come to these BSC events, that their hearts are softened to hear all that we get to share with them about our beliefs and joy, and that they continue to ask questions that will lead to the gospel.
-Abby
NT365 Student
Thailand
I recently met
a friend on a university campus and we connected over different several
things. My new friend is Muslim. One way we connected is that we both
enjoy learning about other cultures and religions. My teammate and I
asked her if she would be interested in going through bible stories and
responded with yes. Praise God! Pray we will be able to spend more time with her. Pray that her eyes would be open and she would be convicted through God’s word.
-Katherine
NT365 Student
Thailand
We also met a few other people who live at our apartment. Most people that we have met are in college, but one of the girls that we met works for the government. A couple of girls that we met have wanted to hang out, so this past Thursday we went to a beach walk with them where we spent 4 hours walking around and eating dinner. We were able to talk a little bit about religion and found out that they were Christians who go to church in their village nearby.
Pray for opportunities to disciple our new friends in the Word. Pray God would give us friendships with unbelievers and boldness to share with the Good News with them.
-Ragyn
NT365 Student
Southeast Asia
Since being in our new country, it has been an adjustment getting used to the new culture, climate and food. But one of the most difficult things is learning the language and communicating with the people. It has been a struggle at times, but the more I think about true and meaningful communication, the more the Lord reminds me of how his Love and His Joy is something that everyone can understand, despite language barriers. Lots of people here can’t understand English and I’m just learning to speak their language and they have a hard time understanding me.
But the one thing they can understand and see is the Joy and Peace that the Father gives me! The people here are living in desperate situations and they are looking for true Joy and Peace. When the Lord equips us with those, it draws the people in.
It says in Isaiah 55:12, "For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." As I’m teaching English and learning the heart language here, I’m able to explain where true Joy and Peace come from. They get to hear about the Gospel and the Fathers love for them!
-John David
NT365 Student
Southeast Asia
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Family and friends back home have been my biggest challenge. While my mind is focused during ministry times, during my down time, I miss them dearly. It truly gives you a bigger appreciation for the long-term personnel and the gift of their time and sacrifice.
Back home, my 13 friends were my core community. It has shown me how important community is! My community back home has given me the vision of helping non-believers overseas find community where they can find a relationship with God.
Pray for students and long-term workers as they live far from family. Pray they find community, wherever they may live.
-Ty
NT365 Student
Halfway through gap year and the home sickness has hit! Going through Christmas and New Years away from family and friends for the first time was pretty tough for me. However, being surrounded by so many other people going through the same wave of emotions was uplifting. Unfortunately, being gone from home doesn’t just stink through the holidays.
-Abby
NT365 Student
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The English camps were so amazing. Teaching young kids was such a sweet time. Let us not forget about them and how important it is to plant seeds. We may think they don’t really understand (maybe sometimes they don’t) but planting a seed may start a spark, that can be built on and become a blaze through prayer, discipling, and sharing. Jesus did say, “let the little children come to me.” It starts there, with some fun worship songs and activities, love, and compassion.
-Darla
NT365 Student
