I’ve visited many places speaking about Myanmar and what we’re doing there and so I thought I’d share with you the top 3 questions I get asked.
1 – Where is Myanmar?
Myanmar is bordered by Tibet and the People’s Republic of China on the north, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the [...]
Myanmar 101
Posted on August 10th, 2009 at 3:25 pm by MartinPrayer points – May 2009
Posted on May 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm by MartinMartin
Thanksgiving:
For the assistance of a dear friend in helping me understand how to do proper and effective research for college assignments. I now feel empowered to succeed in this aspect of college.
For consistent financial support which has helped toward this semester’s college fees
For the blessing of Bible College and the opportunity to learn and be [...]
Prayer points – Feb 2009
Posted on February 8th, 2009 at 12:23 pm by MartinMartin
Thanksgiving:
For rest and refreshment during the December/January college break
For the blessing of Bible College and the opportunity to learn and be equipped for future ministry
For recent financial support, meaning that I can now afford this semester’s college fees
For God’s providence in the short-term mission work so far*
Petition:
Bible college has begun. Please pray that I would [...]
Chin refugees in India forced back to Myanmar
Posted on January 29th, 2009 at 7:38 am by MartinBANGKOK (Reuters) – Up to 100,000 Christian Chin who have fled to India in the past 20 years to escape persecution by Myanmar’s Buddhist military rulers are at risk of being forced back, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
The New York-based rights said local authorities and community organisations in Mizoram frequently targeted Chin migrants, one [...]
Prayer calendar
Posted on January 25th, 2009 at 1:08 pm by MartinOn behalf of those in Myanmar, and from me, thanks for your support and prayers. I know the Lord is working through your faithfulness.
If you’d like my 29-day prayer calendar you can download a PDF version here [196kb]. Print both pages on one sheet, back and front (i.e. double-sided), and then fold it in half [...]
Share me around
Posted on January 25th, 2009 at 1:00 pm by MartinThese are some ways to “share me around” and to let others know about what the Lord is doing in Myanmar…
Order some informational cards from me (using the webform)
Print and share my prayer calendar with your small-group.
Have me come and talk to your group or church. Contact me initially using the webform.
Support continues after cyclone Nargis
Posted on November 17th, 2008 at 1:25 pm by MartinLast May (2008) Nargis, the most deadly category 4 cyclone to ever cross Myanmar’s shores, took over 140,000 lives and left in excess of 1,000,000 people homeless (this image shows the path of the cyclone).
Support from outside Myanmar has been strong and I’m happy to report that the Presbyterian Church of Australia answered the call [...]
