Meet Lydia

By Doug Pettit Lydia is from the Putao area in extreme north of Myanmar, where you can gaze on the Himalayas. It is a primary Christian region that started when missionaries came in the late 19th century. Whole households came to belief in Christ, literally duplicating Scriptures.  There are numerous accounts of " he believed

Surviving War in Burma

By Samantha Allgood, ACM Intern Tucked away in a fertile corner of Kachin State, surrounded by the green rice fields and wild water buffalo of Myanmar's countryside, Loving Fountain Children's Home of Asian Children's Mission is found in the quiet town of Myitkyina, a nourishing atmosphere for Ngwa Mar Sar's new home.  At the vital age of 11,

Meeting a Sunday School Teacher

I met a memorable Christian today.  Her name is Nwe Aye.  She is a Sunday School teacher, and has taught for 13 years. She labors in a village called Ngaung Ywa, that has about 60 houses.  The village is surrounded by fertile farm land where rice and vegetables are grown to be sold in Yangon.

Courtney — A Prequel

Missionary Intern Coutney Prater has returned home from 10 amazing weeks in Myanmar.  She has written several posts about her experience, and for those following her blog, you may be interested in the prequel -- an amazing 10 day experience in Myanmar last December.  Here's the first of those entries... December 6, 2013 By Courtney

Talent Show Parable and More…

By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar This picture was a skit called "Garcia".  The King (Adam...in the blue) and his people were at the castle when they had been robbed.....twice. The king ordered his people to search for the thief, whom they did not find until they were robbed a second time. They brought the thief

Teacher Courtney Gets Ready for the Talent Show!

By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar, April 4, 2014 The last couple days have been so chaotic....in a good way! But the first thing I wanted to tell you was something I have learned this week and it might help you as well. As much as I want to take all the pictures that

Dance Party!

By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar, March 31, 2014 ....so last night. We had a dance party. I usually do not bring my moves out for just anybody. But you could say these kids have me wrapped around their fingers. They could get me to do just about anything. I bought some speakers at

This Might Become a Habit…

By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar, written on March 31, 2014 Ad Dee Che, a leader that I met last time I was here, came to visit me this morning. It was very good to see him and it was even better that he wanted to come see me! Then he invited me back

Being Thankful in Myanmar

The internet shop is closed on Sundays...and I was gone all day Saturday and was too eager to get back to the kids to come to the internet shop and recap on my weekend. I have not been away from the kids since I have been here, so Saturday I was lonely when I went

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