Prayer Items
Only Trust in Jesus Christ!
It’s the Christmas season again. Although today’s society generally believes that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, and that it is a festival full of joy, peace, and hope, almost all of our activities do not truly commemorate Christ. The focus is on the birth, but we are constantly busy with various activities, such as preparing Christmas gifts, attending holiday parties, and arranging family trips. These activities bring us short-term happiness. However, our true joy and hope come from Jesus Christ. As Paul reminded us in Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” I hope we can take time to be still before the Lord Jesus during holiday dinners or after opening Christmas gifts, thinking about how He gave up everything in heaven, came to this world, and died on the cross to redeem us. But God raised Him on the third day, and His resurrection from the dead gives us true peace and joy through our trust in Him.
Thanksgiving
- In the past year, the Go and Love Foundation has experienced God’s Grace and guidance in various ministries. The ministry expanded from China and Myanmar to Laos and Indonesia. May God continue to use this small organization and cause His name to be exalted everywhere!
- We are very grateful that the Go and Love Foundation has partnered with the International Student Fellowship’s international student ministry. Every Thursday night, our co-workers meet international students from Myanmar, Ukraine, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, and other places at Valley Church in Cupertino, Northern California. Each of these students has their own life story. We hope to get to know and care for them and lead them to experience the great love of the cross of Jesus Christ.
- In September in Indonesia, a Muslim who converted to Christianity was asked, “Why does she want Christians to pray for her?” She replied, “Because I need it!” We are thankful for the faith of this new convert!
- Pastor Yang Liwei of Myanmar’s “New Life Drug Rehabilitation Center” mentioned that during the Christmas period, they can not only lead drug addicts and refugees to worship and celebrate Christmas together but also use this opportunity to preach the gospel. We are very thankful for this!
PRAYER
1. The “GOAL” Ministry
- In the new year of 2025, pray that God will continue to lead the development of the Go and Love Foundation in all aspects of ministry:
- Short-term mission team arrangement (Laos 8/16-26; Indonesia 8/27-9/15)
- Local Burmese students’ conversion ministry
- Training and assignment of overseas staff
- Delivering missionary vision and mission through the pulpit and our publications
- Strengthening connections with churches, encouraging brothers and sisters to volunteer and participate in missions with action
- New co-worker Brother Hon-Wai Moy will fly to the East Coast with his wife on December 25 to represent the “Go and Love Foundation” at a mission conference hosted by Ambassador For Christ. In addition to participating in the conference and setting up a booth, they look forward to an enriching learning experience. Please keep them in your prayers!
2. Myanmar Ministry
- New Life Drug Rehabilitation Center in northern Myanmar (three centers in Lashio, Taunggyi, and Mengsu): Although the Burmese army has gradually stopped bombing, vehicles are still prohibited from entering and exiting, and the gospel-based drug treatment ministry is still facing challenges.
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- Pray that God will protect and provide for the basic needs of co-workers and brothers recovering from drug addiction.
- Pray that God will bless these brothers as they diligently read the Bible, pray, and work hard every day. Thank God that the Go and Love Foundation can still teach Bible classes online for the brothers and co-workers of the center every other Tuesday.
- Pray for young people who have not yet believed in the Lord. May the Holy Spirit guide and open their hearts to accept Christ’s salvation and become new creations.
- Home of Hope Orphanage in Namsalup, Northern Myanmar: The Christmas service and the ordination ceremony of Pastor Cao Guoneng will be held from December 23 to 25. Pray that God will protect them and grant them peace. Please also pray that the Lord will give His servant wisdom and strength for every need. May he find infinite joy in serving, thrive in God’s love, and become His light and salt, illuminating the world.
- The Holy Light High School and Grace Private School: Because of the war, the school and the church were bombed. Please remember them in your prayers and hope that the school and church will be rebuilt soon.