Martin 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 [...]
Prayer points – May 2009
Posted on May 19th, 2009 at 4:38 pm by MartinPrayer 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 Ministry Information Sheets from me (using the webform) Print and share my prayer calendar with your small-group. Have me or Chris, my Home Support Coordinator, come and talk to your group or [...]
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 [...]
Prayer points – Nov 2008
Posted on November 17th, 2008 at 11:00 am by MartinMartin Thanksgiving: For the Lord’s comfort, patience and long-suffering with me over the last few months For opportunities to share with some churches and small groups about the work the Lord is doing in Myanmar God’s providence in the short-term mission work so far* Petition: Semester 2 2008 did not see me pass too many [...]
RBI has a new building
Posted on October 31st, 2008 at 9:35 pm by MartinThanks to more fund-raising by the Presbyterian Church of Australia, the Evangelical Reformed Church (ERC) has been able to build a solid and permanent structure at the Reformed Bible Institute (RBI) site. This building will be used for male student accommodation as well as meeting room/classroom facilities. They’ve sent us a few photos, click here [...]
Rampaging rats bring starvation to Burma
Posted on October 1st, 2008 at 11:55 pm by MartinIn Burma’s north-west Chin state, thousands of people say they are starving. The Mara tribe say hundreds of their community have died in the past two months alone. Local human rights groups say of an estimated 500,000 population, 100,000 people are at crisis point. They blame a natural phenomenon, which occurs every 50 years in [...]
