Asian Access

Christians in SE Asia gain a little more religious freedom: Southeast Asia (MNN) One Southeast Asian country has taken a positive step towards more religious freedom. A recent decree outlined a path for religious minority groups to be recognized by the state. Joe Handley of Asian Access says, This new decree, does give a little more leeway when it comes to religious freedom in the country. Pray for the trajectory of this move. It actually is moving. It’s a mixed bag, but ...it’s moving in a positive direction. This country has a state-sponsored church, not to mention a large number of Christians outside of it. Both groups have to be careful the community doesn’t see them as a threat, and the government tends to discourage proselytism outside of church buildings. These challenges apply to other religions as well. The country recognizes 4 religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baháí faith. Buddhism has the most adherents. How to pray Pray the love Christians show for their neighbors will show Jesus’ love. Handley says, Please pray for the government leaders, that God would open their eyes to the influence that Christians can have in the community because it is profound. I’ve met dozens of pastors and mission groups and missionaries in the country. They’re seeing a transformative impact on the nation. And in very practical ways, not just in terms of spreading the Gospel. Pray God would open doors for Asian Access to equip these churches as well. Handley says, This is a church that’s under a lot of pressure. They need a lot of help, and they need our prayers. Being able to serve them, coming alongside them, and meeting their needs is crucial for the Kingdom’s advance. I had so many of these leaders beg us, ‘Please come. We need your help.’ Listen to the broadcast (top story) Direct Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/a2-med/audio/4-5min-Sep27-2021.mp3 More Information * This story by Kevin Zeller was originally published on 27-Sep-2021 by Mission Network News: https://www.mnnonline.org//christians-in-southeast-asia-g/ * Download the audio file: https://s3.amazonaws.com/a2-med/audio/4-5min-Sep27-2021.mp3 * Image credits: Header photo courtesy of Poswiecie from Pixabay. --- Mission Network News exists to inform multitudes about stories that matter and empowers them to take action that changes lives. Join over 1 million radio and internet users each day. Hear stories of what God is doing around the world and how you can be involved. Each MNN broadcast includes pray, give, or go opportunities that help you find your place in the story. Sign up at mnnonline.org to receive daily news in your inbox. Or check out MNN on social media and share them with others. MNN is a ministry of OneWay Ministries.

Christians in SE Asia gain a little more religious freedom: Southeast Asia (MNN) -- A recent decree outlined a path for religious minority groups to be recognized by the state.

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Thank you for your prayers during the Tokyo Olympics: Takeshi Takazawa, VP for Innovative Initiatives for Asian Access, thanks our prayer and financial support team for coming alongside us in prayer to impact the people of Japan and the athletes during the Olympics... --- Thank You for Your Support... Hi Friends, I just wanted to thank you for praying and coming alongside, supporting and encouraging us to host Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. It actually happened this year! You know why we delayed for a year, and with all the obstacles, we could finally host the Olympics & Paralympics, but without any spectators and any visitors. And because of that, all the outreach that we thought we could do, we couldn't do. But I want to still thank you because you came alongside us, and then we were mobilizing prayer because we couldn't be physically mobilized people at athtletic events to share the love of Jesus Christ. But we could pray and ask the Lord's Spirit to touch many peopleas many as possibleand then we are sure that your prayer your support has been mobilized and utilized by our Lord Jesus Christ to touch many, many peoplenot just Japanese peoplebut all the athletes from all over the world. So thank you very much, and we will continue to pray together as a global Church to reach out not only Japan but throughout the world. Thank you so much. God bless you. Takeshi --- Watch on YouTube... https://youtu.be/pk7jazgpUYY

UN to discuss Myanmar this week: Myanmar (MNN) -- The military seized power from Myanmar’s elected officials in a February coup.