Rev. Paul Paksoal’s life was characterized by dedication to a holy calling. Heir to a legacy of faith and service, he gave himself to the ministry.
In a harmonious convergence of cultures, the 8th Asia Pacific Alliance Women’s Conference and Prayer Journey unfolded with the resounding theme “Go to the Nations.”
The Chinese Alliance World Fellowship (CAWF) hosted its 7th Conference, March 14-17, 2023 in Manchester, UK with the theme “Mission Next! New Waves in the New Era.”
Lian Suan Pau has been leading the C&MA Myanmar as its president since March 2022. It is a four-year term. “Our main challenge,” he says, “is the evangelization of Buddhist Myanmar.”
Getting a passport for work in Singapore was an aspiration for a bright future for young professionals from the Philippines. They saw it as a career move and an economic uplift for their families. It was a personal plan, but God has used this plan instead to accomplish his purposes.
The centennial celebration of the Khmer Evangelical Church (C&MA), and the entire Protestant church in Cambodia is the testament of God’s power to sustain his Church. After the genocide of the Khmer Rouge regime, when 80% of Christians in that country were killed, the Church of Jesus Christ was rebuilt to join God’s mission of proclaiming the gospel to all nations.
God is opening doors for the worldwide Alliance to strengthen cooperation in missions with its emphasis on Diaspora Missions, Relief and Development, and Business as Mission. The 2022 AWF Regional Conference of the Asia Pacific Alliance Churches (APAC) allowed the participants to discuss and to plan the next steps to foster cooperation among national churches.
The new president of the C&MA Korea, Rev. Jong Hun Sim, has plans to make the denomination known among Koreans, to reach out and serve foreign workers who currently work in Korea, and to mobilize more cooperative missionary efforts.
AWF Women Ministries continues to be a blessing to our women worldwide. Formed by President Jura Yanagihara to prepare workshops for the 2021 AWF Quadrennial Convocation, this ministry has sought to connect the Alliance family worldwide through women’s ministries. This year, this ministry’s leaders take another step in God’s plan to carry out the Great Commission.
Dr. Rodrigo Tano, former president of the Philippines Alliance (CAMACOP), was called home by our Heavenly Father on September 6, 2021, at the age of 89. Let us pray that the Lord comforts and brings peace and strength to Dr. Tano’s family.
Despite the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic caused, the National Alliance Fellowship of India (NAFI) was able to hold its conference virtually. More than 100 people participated, including leaders from other countries. Their time together was a blessing, and they truly understood the theme “Festival of Praise.”
The Mongolian herdsmen families of the Gobi Desert faced many challenges in the last two years. They experienced a drought, a harsh winter, the pandemic and natural disasters. But God guided the Mongolian Alliance through all this. They were able to help 51 families with wheat bran and fodder for their livestock. May God continue to use them to touch the lives of their people.
Seventy-five women from five AWF regions attended the AWF Global Network of Alliance Women’s virtual gathering on June 9, 2021. Thanks to our Heavenly Father, it was a success and a blessing! Pray that this ministry reaches even more women across our global family.
