Opportunity

Friday April 10, 2009

Every stop I’ve made in Thailand and The Philippines is replete with opportunities for ministry.  It is such a joy to recognize the ABC Family is committed to ministry in China and possibly in the country of Panama this year.  May I suggest that we are only beginning to invest in the world around us.  Here is a short rundown of ministry opportunities discussed on this trip.

Having determined to make a stop in Tacloban, Philippines I was welcomed by our missionaries, Mark and Fredda Alston. 

These are missionaries ABC has supported for many years.  Upon arriving in Tacloban Mark and I traveled to a nearby town which has a young church in need of a building. 

I met the young couple who lead this church and together we visited the beautiful building site they have already purchases.

In the northern Thailand province of Udon Thani Pastor Prasha asked us to consider bringing a team or multiple teams to lead sports camps for the youth of the area. 

We visited a twenty six acres site where Pastor Prasha has a dream of building a sports ministry and education center.

In Manila Bishop Leo (Layo) and his lovely wife Elsie welcomed us with such warmth and generosity.  The opportunity was extended to return and participate in a training event for local pastors.

Could it be that God is asking us to trust that He will provide for a greater calling to the nations?  Could it be that opportunities as well as resources will increase toward that purpose?  Please consider how God can use you for the nations.