Seeds sown across cultures and communities
Join us as we look back over the week. Stories shared from Southeast Asia and South Asia reflect the quiet but steady spread of the Gospel through relationships, generosity, and prayer. As these reports are shared, they invite us to pray and to trust God for lasting fruit through simple obedience.
Rejoice
We rejoice in a Christmas gathering in Thailand that welcomed neighbours from Myanmar. Through translation from Karen into Burmese, people from different language groups were able to hear clearly. One woman chose to follow Jesus during this time. This reflects movement through relationships, as hospitality and cultural bridges created space for the Gospel to be heard and obeyed. Pray for her as she begins a new journey of obedience-based discipleship.
Give thanks
We give thanks for the breadth of Christmas outreach across India and into Vietnam. Many people heard the Gospel, some for the first time. As one brother said: “May the seed of the Gospel grow and bring lasting transformation in every family and community”. These efforts highlight multiplication, as the message was shared widely through local believers who trusted God to work beyond what they could see.
We give thanks for the generosity of those who made it possible for huge numbers of blankets and jumpers to be distributed to ward off the bitter cold. Others received copies of the New Testament. This practical care alongside Scripture demonstrates holistic disciple making, meeting physical needs while pointing people to the hope found in God’s Word.
One of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Christmas outreaches in India.
Intercede
Please continue to pray for leaders in a large, isolated nation. They organised four Christmas events, inviting friends and contacts from their communities and an English Learning Center. Attendance exceeded expectations, and past gatherings have led to new believers. Pray for clear next steps, open hearts, and fruit that leads to new disciples and groups. This is a time to trust prayer as first work.
Persevere in prayer
Keep praying for the 115.1 app and its role in enabling prayer to be shared across the globe. Pray that many more would see the value in taking the time to share their stories and prayers and witness God’s faithfulness in responding.
Closing reflection
This week’s stories remind us that God works through faithfulness in ordinary places – across cultures, through simple acts of care, and in persistent prayer. As we share stories, we invite you to pray, to obey, and to trust God for multiplication that He alone brings.