Listooder Youth Fellowship

Angels and Demons - Maurice Warburton

Maurice took up the fascinating subject of Angels and Demons.  Angels are mentioned in half of the books of the Bible, a total of 273 times. Starting from Revelation Chapter 12, he introduced the subject by reminding us that:

-        Angels and demons are real

-        Angels were created sometime before this world

-        Angels were made perfect, but had the ability to sin

Satan was one of the highest angels in heaven. He was filled with pride, sinned against God and was cast out of heaven, taking a third of the angels with him.  These are now often referred to as demons.

 

Looking at angels first, Maurice focused in on what they do in relation to us:

1)      Angels rejoice the day we are saved

2)      Angels generally guard the saved

3)      Angels bring answers to our prayers

4)      Angels encourage God’s children

5)      Angels observe us in church

6)      Angels guard the church

 

However, while we can look in wonder at angels and appreciate them, we must never worship angels.

 

He then turned to the subject of demons.  Maurice emphasised that we need to be cautious when studying the Devil’s angels.  It’s possible to get an unhealthy interest in this subject.  We shouldn’t go beyond what God’s word tells us.  This includes any involvement in the occult e.g. contacting the dead, witchcraft, fortune tellers.  God’s word prohibits us from going near these things.  They are very dangerous and open us up to another world.

 

The key points to remember about demons are:

1)      Demons oppose God’s people

2)      God can use demons to work out his own purposes

3)      Demons are a defeated foe

4)      We must not compromise with the occult, nor have fellowship with people who do these things.

5)      We need the whole armour of God to stand against these forces

6)      One day we will judge angels

 

The ultimate punishment of Satan and his angels will be everlasting fire.  Maurice reminded us that those who have not trusted Jesus as their Saviour will also go there. He concluded by urging us to put our trust in Jesus and seek to reach others with the gospel message.

The Faith of Noah (Hebrews 11)

Kyle Boyd returned to Listooder to bring us the first of a series of meetings on the Men and Women of Faith in Hebrews 11. Choosing to explore the experiences of Noah in Genesis 6, Kyle first considered the world in which Noah found himself. It was a world of sin, a world that brought such pain to the heart of God that He repented the creation of it. Yet, despite all this there was one, Noah, who found grace in the sight of God.

Was Noah aware of the condition of the world in which he lived? Of course he was. Did he know that the name of God was not loved by those around him? Yes, but Noah remained faithful to his God. Hebrews 11 explains that Noah, being warned by God of the things that were to come, by faith obeyed, and built the ark.

This ark was to be for the salvation of mankind, and the preservation of God's creation. It was to be built to a very specific set of measurements and for a very specific purpose. It is fair to presume that Noah had never built a boat before, nor, for that matter, had anyone else. It is also possible that rain had never fallen on the earth before, and certainly not enough to cause a flood, yet here was Noah being told that God would send a worldwide flood to destroy the earth that He had made. As God explains, in great detail, what he was to do and what was to come, we don't read that Noah questioned the command. We don't read that he tried to change it, nor do we read that he doubted the message he received. Instead, the words we read are these: 'Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he'.

Obedience is a challenge for each of us. Every man and woman has been born with sin. With that sin comes death and hell, yet God has called us to repentance. To disobey God is to turn your back on His offer of salvation and go your own way, a way that will lead to ultimate destruction. Even for those who have accepted the call to salvation, obedience can be a real challenge. Are we willing to serve Christ with the talents He has given us? Are we willing to speak for Him when He gives us the opportunity? Do we guard against sin in our lives, fleeing from the temptations of the devil? Noah obeyed.

Noah preached. In 2 Peter 2:5, we read Noah was a preacher of righteousness. It was, however, his works, rather than his preaching that would have gotten the attention of his peers. For 120 years, Noah built a boat the size of a football stadium in the sight of all the people. He was building it to the glory of God and Noah will have made sure that everyone knew that. His actions were a testimony to His God. That is a challenge to every believer, that our lives would be a witness for our Lord and Saviour. Whether that be in work, in school or in the home, we should be known as those that love God even without opening our mouths.

Noah believed God. He trusted in God for the salvation of his own soul and the salvation of His family. He believed in the revelation of Christ, the promised one of whom the sacrifices spoke, and in the atonement of his sin. Noah was saved, yet he wasn't perfect. After the flood we read of Noah planting a vineyard, getting drunk and his sons seeing his nakedness. Neither before, nor after the flood, did Noah lead a perfect life. But, covered in the blood of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, He was perfect in the eyes of God. That is the joy of every believer. Redeemed. Set free forever from the bondage of sin. Justified.

Are you covered in the blood? Are you secure in the safety of the ark as Noah was? God has promised that He will never again flood the earth as He did in the days of Noah. But just as in those days, destruction is coming. As the Bible says, we know neither the day nor the hour, but we must be ready. The door of the ark is open, the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ are open to receive sinners. Turn to Him, repent of your sin and be saved, before it is too late. 

Stepping out in Faith - Thomas Murray

In our final meeting of the season, Thomas Murray brought a closing word of encouragement to the young Believers gathered at Listooder Mission Hall. Turning to the book of Genesis, chapters 11 and 12, Thomas introduced us to the character of Abram (Abraham). Featuring also in each of the Gospels and in much of the rest of the New Testament, Abraham is a significant figure throughout Scripture.

We find him here in the land of the Chaldees. A land that, although advanced in many ways, although technological wise and scientifically able, it was a land that did not love or worship the true God. But it was from this land that God chose out Abraham, who was going to be the father of a nation, a new nation, that God would bless and take as His own.

The Lord spoke to Abraham, exhorting him to get out of the place of idolatry and Godlessness. In showing his commitment to his Heavenly Father, Abraham had to turn his back on the sins, circumstances and influences of his old life. Likewise we, as Believers, must be willing to demonstrate our love for the Lord by turning away from those things that would cause us to err in our walk with Him.

It was not only his home that God asked Abraham to give up, but also his family. Abraham was asked to leave his 'kindred' behind. Christ should be the central focus of our Christian lives. Everything else, even our closest friends and family, must take second place to Christ. This is the significance of the call for Abraham to leave Ur of the Chaldees behind.

The Lord asks His people to make sacrifices. He asks us to sacrifice our own ambitions, hopes and dreams and leave ourselves entirely in His loving hands. But he does not do this so that he can leave us without purpose, without direction or without guidance. Instead, God promises that everything that we do in His name will be honoured. What we give in the name of Christ will be returned to us again, not like-for-like, but in abundance. A life, given to Christ, is a life of fulfillment, of joy and of blessing.

Abraham obeyed God, but it was not a perfect obedience. Rather than leaving his kindred entirely, he took some of them with him. Rather than continue his journey from Ur to Canaan, he dwelt for some years in Haran. Abraham failed to act on the commandment of God. He failed in his obedience. Satan will seek to hinder us in going all out for God. The world, the unsaved, will try and hold us back from full obedience. Our own selfishness, lust and pride will delay us in our progress for Him. The path will not be an easy one, but it is one that we should be willing to take, and desire the strength of God to walk out in faith.

Abraham failed, but the purposes of God did not. God's plan for Abraham to father a great nation was fulfilled completely. A nation that would be as vast as the stars of heaven, a nation that would dwell in the land of Canaan, a nation that would be a blessing to all others. God's plans never fail. Take encouragement. God has a plan for your life, and despite our many weaknesses, He will fulfil those plans.   

Be Ready Always to Give an Answer - Samuel Jackson

Samuel Jackson, speaking for the first time, brought a challenge to the young people at Listooder. The world around us knows little of the Christ whom we serve. It knows little of the one who loved us and gave Himself or us. It is therefore, as in the words of 1 Peter 3:15, with meekness and with fear that we make ourselves ready. Not ready so that we can judge the unsaved. Not ready so that we can demonstrate how much better we are than they. But ready to give a reason of the hope that lies within us.

And what is that hope? It is the sure and certain knowledge that, despite our failings, despite our fallings, despite our shortcomings, we have redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ, and eternal pardon from all our sin and an everlasting home in heaven. 

1 Peter 3:15 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

The Testimony of Ross Greer

Ross explains that, although he was saved at a very young age, he often lacked assurance of his salvation and it was only as he began to get involved in serving the Lord in church and Scripture Union activities that he really began to grow in his knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through his testimony Ross encouraged the other young people to keep their focus on Christ and on the Bible, seeking to live for God in a sinful and challenging world. 

Step-by-step: The blood of Christ

Introducing himself to the young people, Roger Higginson, brought up in Lisburn and more recently of Coleraine, began by turning to Hebrews chapter 9. The types and shadows referred to in this chapter, and seen throughout the Old Testament in the sacrifice, the washing, the priestly office and the holy place, are all fulfilled in the person and sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is through the shedding of His blood alone that we can be redeemed, bought back, from our sins.

Verse 19 of the chapter refers back to Moses on Mount Sinai, as he received the 10 commandments. Once Moses had related the law to the people of God, the children of Israel, the blood of a sacrifice was taken and sprinkled about the book and upon all the people. This is significant as it speaks of the sprinkling of the blood of Christ. The Bible presents the doctrine of 'The Blood' from Genesis to Revelation, and the people of God are people that have been blood-sprinkled, we have been purchased by the blood of the Lamb.

Taking the letters of the word 'BLOOD', Roger then began to teach the principle of the precious blood of Christ, from the origins of the sacrifice to the redemption purchased on the cross of Calvary.

BASIS for the blood

The significance of the blood, and more specifically of the sacrifice, goes right back to the early chapters of Genesis. Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, had been clearly taught of the need to bring a blood offering to God as an appeasement for their sins. Abel obeyed the requirement, but Cain did not, rather he brought an offering of the fruit of the ground. As we read later in Hebrew 9, there is no remission for sins without the shedding of the blood. Cain's offering was not accepted. And throughout the Old Testament this foundation is set down. It is a representation of the covenant between God and man that where the blood of an innocent creature is shed on behalf a guilty man, that guilty man can go free.

LIFE in the blood

So why blood? Why is it not enough that the innocent animal, in the case of Old Testament types, or Christ, in the case of New Testament fulfilment, just died rather than having to shed blood? In the book of Leviticus we read that the life of the flesh is in the blood. The life is in the blood. There is not a single part of the body that could function without blood. Not only does the blood keep the body alive, but it cleanses, it heals, it provides warmth and it fights disease. Not only is the life in the blood, but the very principle behind life itself are found only in the blood. The outpouring of the blood of Jesus Christ was a demonstration of Christ laying down absolutely everything for us.

OBLATION of the blood

The blood is an Oblation, a 'sacrificial offering'. Christ's offering was a sacrifice. The high priest, entering the tabernacle every year, with blood, sought the forgiveness of the sins of the people. This was a sign of what was to come. The Lord Jesus Christ, in laying down His life for us, shedding His precious blood, fulfilled all of the types and signs in Himself. He became the perfect sacrifice, the final sacrifice. He became the ultimate sacrifice for sins, as He presented His own blood before the Father in Heaven, seeking the forgiveness for our sins. He claimed the promise of the covenant between God and man, the shedding of te blood of an innocent creature so that a guilty man or woman could be go free.But this was different, in that this was a one-time offering. It was a sacrifice for all time, for all ages and for all people. Hebrews 10:12: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God.

OFFENCE of the blood

The blood causes offence. That is without doubt, but why are some many opposed to the truth of this doctrine in Scripture? Why do so many deem it necessary to exclude the blood from their teachings? The doctrine of the blood tells us in clear terms that we cannot deal with our own sins. Salvation is obtained only through the blood. The high-priest, approaching the holy place, had to come with blood or the sacrifice for the people would not be accepted. In the same way, we must come by the cross, washed and cleansed by the sprinkling of the blood of Christ, shed for us at Calvary. There is no other way to have sins forgiven, than through the 'once for all' sacrifice of the blood of Jesus Christ.

DELIVERANCE by the blood

Not only does salvation, through the blood, deliver sinners from the penalty of sin, it also delivers Believers, who have trusted in the blood, from the pollution of sin. The blood of Jesus Christ saves from both the punishment of sin and he effects of the evil one in every aspect of our lives.

As the children of Israel prepared to leave Egypt in Exodus 12, knowing that the presence of the death angel was near, they spread the blood of innocent lamb on the doors of their homes. They claimed of promise of God that He, seeing the blood applied, would pass over them. The death angel is a reality for every person in this world. Death will come upon all of us, and after this, the judgement. However, with the blood of Christ applied, death holds no fear for the Believer. The judgement of God holds no fear the Believer. For when He sees the blood of Christ applied, His judgement will pass over us.

Be sure you are under the blood.

Bible Question Panel

In a format not seen at Listooder for several years, three experienced Christians were asked to come along and answer Bible-based questions posed by the members of the Youth Fellowship. 

The questions had been gathered over the previous few months, and had been passed to the three men in advance to allow for adequate preparation. There were 16 questions in total, covering subjects such as predestination, female preachers, Creation science, Heaven and the dinosaurs. The men were given an average of 3 minutes to deal with each question. 

It was a delight to have two former Listooder attendees on the panel, namely Sandy Boyd (now an elder in Crossgar Free Presbyterian Church) and Robin Fairbairn (recent Communications Officer for the Presbyterian Church Mission Board), and also to welcome frequent visiting speaker, Brian McCoubrey (an elder in Saintfield Baptist Church). 

From the answers given by the men, it was clear that each had diligently researched their responses, basing each one on Scripture and seeking to encourage the young people to search out answers for themselves in the Word of God. Below you can find the order of the questions posed by the young people, as found in the recording, with approximate timings to allow you to skip through the audio and find the answer you require. Alternatively you can listen to the event in full and learn more, as we did, of the wonderful truth of the Bible. 

The event was chaired by Stephen Moore. 

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1. What would be a good way to start reading the Bible properly for yourself? Would it be best to start with any specific book, and what do you think is the best way to get the most out of your Bible reading? [00:12] - ROBIN 

2. If God is all powerful, why doesn't He just get rid of Satan now? [05:53] - SANDY 

3. In relation to the Earth, the Solar System and the Universe, where exactly is Heaven? [09:52] - BRIAN

4. God knows everything. So if God knows who will be saved and who will be lost, why does He not make the lost get saved before they die and it is too late? [13:53] - ROBIN

5. How can I refuse to do worldly things, without seeming like I'm better than, or above, the person asking me to do them? [17:52] - SANDY

6. From the Bible, is it acceptable to take part in, or support, a war? [20:24] - BRIAN

7. In Heaven, what age will we be? If we die when we are 80 years old, would we look like we are 80 years old forever? Will we recognise each other in heaven? [24:44] - ROBIN

8. Were Adam and Eve alive at the same time as Dinosaurs? Did they see them? [28:33] - SANDY

9. Where did God come from? And what all existed before time began, or was it only God on His own? [35:29] - BRIAN

10. How can you keep your faith through difficult times in your life? [39:50] - SANDY

11. When was the first complete Bible put together, what language was it in, and when was it first available in English? [43:01] - ROBIN

12. Do stillborn babies go to Heaven? [45:13] - BRIAN

13. How do you know for sure that you are saved? [49:26] - SANDY

14. Why does God let so many people die every day? [52:25] - ROBIN

15. When is it acceptable for women to preach (for example: Pilgrims, Sunday School teachers, missionaries)? When is it not acceptable? [55:23] - BRIAN

16. On a modern day map, where was the Garden of Eden? And does it still exist? [1:00:14] - SANDY

Dealing with Temptation - Trevor Matthews

We were delighted to welcome Trevor Matthews back to Listooder, and his topic was one of significance for all Believers, whether young or old. Trevor began by drawing us to the Word of God, advising the young people that it is the only source from which they can gain the tools required to resist temptation. He read from 1 John 2, James 1 and 1 Corinthians 10.

Trevor began by reminding the young people that it is the experience of every Christian to be tempted. It is, in fact, healthy to be tempted as it assures us that we belong to Christ, and therefore we are a target for Satan. We were also reminded that the temptation is not, in itself, a sin, but rather the giving into the temptation is where we often fall as Christians.

This is where prayer should play a vital role in our Christian lives. Daily prayer, requesting the help and strength of God to resist the evil thoughts that influence us, is a weapon of God to the pulling down of Satan's strongholds. And While there is no escape from the fact that we will be tempted, we must remember that our Heavenly Father will always provide a way out. There will always be an option to escape without giving in.

The walk of a young Believer in this world is a treacherous one, fraught with many dangers and temptations. But the comfort of every Christian is the knowledge that if we endure to the end (which we inevitably will by the grace of God), we will receive a crown in heaven: a crown that we will have the privilege of casting at the feet of Christ when we see Him in all His glory.

The Source of Temptation

God is never the author of our temptations. We see in Scripture that Satan is often the source, tempting, in person, Peter, Job and even the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Another source is 'the flesh'. In 1 John 2:16, the apostle references the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. The lust of the flesh deals with those things that are sensual. Pornographic and sexual material that sadly is so freely available today, and often placed in front of young people on a daily basis. The lust of the eyes speaks of the 'want' culture. The desire to have what we see, or what others have, whether it be a home, a car or even a new phone. And the pride of life, an inner yearning to uplift our own selves, to achieve the heights of a particular career or a certain social status. Seeking these things above the glory of God is a demonstration of pride in our lives. 

The source of temptation can also come from our friends. The Psalmist exhorts us to 'walk not in the counsel of the ungodly'. The pressure of our associations, our relationships, can often present a temptation that is very strong.

Types of Temptation

Many young Christian face doubts about their faith, doubts about God and doubts about the Bible. Temptation can often come in the form of doubt. Another form is discouragement. Satan can often bring us down with our thoughts: thoughts of worthlessnes, thoughts of failure and thoughts of darkness. The walk of Christian is a walk of joy, a walk of life and a walk of light. Thoughts contrary to this are not from God, and we must turn away from dwelling on these thoughts. 

Pleasure is also a very strong temptation for young Believers. And while the pleasures of sin are short-lived, we all know that sin can bring pleasure. So often Satan will use our desire for pleasure to turn our back on the laws of God.  

Strength in Temptation

There are many types, there are various sources... there is much to be fearful of. However, Scripture has given us principles to guide us in these times of temptation. Firstly, we must, as we read in James 1, thank God that we are even tempted at all. Although this seems counter-intuitive, the existing of temptation is wonderful evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is a sign of a walk with God. 

Secondly, the Scriptures themselves are a weapon. As we read the Word of God, and as we commit it to memory, we can call it to mind when Satan fires the darts of temptation into our minds. It is a weapon, a quick and powerful two-edged sword that we can use to defeat the influence of the evil one.

Overcoming Temptation

Temptation is real. The influence of Satan, the influence of the flesh and the influence of peers is strong. But it can be overcome. Here are the principles of Scripture:

Rely on God's faithfulness. God will never break His promise, He is absolutely faithful and will never let us down. 

Resist the devil. Although it is vital that we are aware of the power and influence of Satan, we should not allow it to overwhelm us. The Word of God commands us to resist the influences of the evil one. 

Run. In the book Genesis, Joseph founds himself in a position where, as a young man, he would have been strongly tempted to sin with the wife of his master. Joseph was given the strength to run. There are time when we must learn to do the same. 

Repent. God knows that we will fail, often repeatedly with the same sins. But He loves us and has, by the blood of Jesus Christ, redeemed us. We have been set free from the guilt and punishment of sin. All He asks is that when we fall, when we fail to adhere to the principles of Scripture on the matter of temptation, we should come to Him in prayer, in humility, and confess our sin to Him. Yes, He has already forgiven us, even before we commit the sin, but the heart of a true child of God will not rest until it has communed with God, until we have brought the matter to His throne and asked for His strength to resist the devil.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

He Calms the Storm (Mark 6) - Matthew Cuffey

Former Listooder attendee, Matthew Cuffey, returned to the hall for the first time as a speaker. Before turning to the Word of God, he shared a little of what the Lord has done in his life since those days, coming along to the meetings as a young Believer.

Matthew read from the words of Mark chapter 6, where the Lord Jesus appeared unto the disciples, walking upon the Sea of Galilee. This event occured immediately after the feeding of the five thousand, and the Lord had insisted that the disciples then get into their boat and make their way across the water to the other side.

However, as the disciples made their way across, a huge storm arose. For many hours they toiled against the wind and the waves, failing to make any headway. The disciples found themselves in a difficult, life-threatening situation, and it was a position that was not of their own making. In fact, it was the Lord Himself who had led the disciples into that place of fear and struggles.

It is often necessary, even in the will of God, to lead us into areas of uncertainty in our lives. God chooses for His own people to go through turmoil in their lives. Did the Lord know the trouble that was to befall his disciples? Of course He did. Could God make our journey through life easy? Of course He could. So why then did the disciples have to be placed in this difficult environment, fearing for their lives?

I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

Exodus 33:18-19

Just as in our lives, the Lord Jesus was using this trial, in the lives of the disciples, to reveal his true power, might and majesty to them. As the discples looked out over the deadly waves and ferocious wind, as their eyes rested upon the sight of the Saviour walking upon the water, they would immediately have seen, in Him, everything that showed who and what Jesus was. His wonder, splendour, and deity was in full display.

However, as the disciples cast their eyes upon Christ, they did not see a loving Lord, nor did they see a rescuing Saviour. Instead their unbelief convinced them that they had seen a ghost. Their hearts were hardened, their fears heightened and minds blinded. Yet rather than the Lord rebuking them for their unbelief, He made Himself known to them in love. He drew near to them, spoke words of tenderness to them, and calmed the storm the surrounded them.

The storm of Mark 6 was a literal storm. The disciples' fear was of real wind, real waves and genuine anxiety of death. Few of us will ever face a storm like the disciples faced that night, but we will all experience trouble in our lives. Sometimes, as Believers, it will seem that God is far from us. Sometimes it will seem that we must have done something to deserve this trouble. But we must learn from the disciples in this chapter. We must learn that He is always with us, watching over us, even as we struggle with the challenges of life. 

Christ is near. He is with us in our struggles, and just when we feel all hope is lost, He will come to us, draw near to us and comfort us and with His mighty power will dispell the storm. Let us remember this as we face the difficulties and trials of life, and when Jesus comes walking into the midst of our troubles, may we recognise Him as our Lord, rest upon Him, invite Him into the vessel of our lives and trust Him to calm the storm.

Senders' Mission Myanmar

David and Marina Reid joined us at Listooder to speak of their recently formed work for the Lord among the people of Myanmar. While rich in minerals, the country, formerly known as Burmah, is full of poverty with many families unable to afford food, water and basic medical care.

Marina spoke with passion and enthusiasm for the work that the Lord had called her to. A work in which the light of the Gospel has been able to shine in a land of darkness, idolatry and superstition. Christians are few in Myanmar, yet God has been giving many opportunities to teach the truth of His Word among the Buddhists, Spirit Worshipers and even some Muslim people.

The work of Senders' Mission Myanmar (SMM) is largely to assist local missionaries in their labours among the people. While Myanmar has been closed to the Gospel for many years, individual Christians have been seeking to carry on the missionary effort despite the obvious dangers involved.

In the last few years churches have been built, house fellowships established and tracts distributed on a regular basis. A nursery school has been set up, receiving around 40 toddlers from non-Christian families, with several unsaved parents now starting to come along to church.

Initially this all had to be completed on foot, but with money raised at the Belfast Marathon, SMM were able to purchase two motorcycles to enable the missionaries to travel faster and further to help those in need. A passenger Rickshaw was purchased through money raised from selling jams, chutneys and home-baking and hosting a vintage tea. The mission has also been able to send out clothes, technical equipment and other resources to help meet both the needs of the missionaries and the spiritual and practical needs of the local people.

In spite of the spiritual darkness in the land, many are coming to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Parents are coming to hear of Christ from their own children and staunch Buddhist families are putting their trust in the God of the Bible. One man was even heard to say: "We're finished with Islam, we're finished with Buddha... tell us about Jesus."

The Lord is working in a mighty way. Souls are being saved, and God is rewarding the work of SMM and local missionaries. But there is still much to pray for. These new converts know nothing of the Scriptures. They need help to understand Christ and what He has done for them. They need instruction and guidance to grow in the knowledge of God and His Word.

That is the work of the Senders' Mission Myanmar. Please pray as they seek to continue this work, and pray for individual Christians in Myanmar. Pray that God will protect them, strengthen them, give them souls for their labour, and fellowship one with another.

How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be SENT? Romans 10:14-15