Miracles in a Communist Country
By John Press, ASAP Media Coordinator
Elijah Seng* has been planting churches among the Hmong people in Southeast Asia for over 20 years. When he arrived in his current location, there were only 60 Seventh-day Adventists. Under Elijah’s leadership, the congregation grew to nearly 150 in less than five years—an extraordinary feat in the communist country where he serves.
This success attracted the attention of local authorities. After a recent evangelistic crusade that resulted in 36 baptisms, village leaders demanded Elijah stop his ministry and refrain from baptizing anyone. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Elijah invited the leaders to a fellowship meal and treated them as brothers. His kindness softened their hearts, and they ceased their opposition.
Meanwhile, villagers faced another struggle— demonic oppression. Alia,* a 15-year-old girl suffered from a chronic bleeding disorder attributed to a
snake spirit. Having spent over $700 on sacrifices to appease the spirit with no relief, her family finally sought Elijah’s help. Elijah organized prayer sessions for the girl. By the third session, her bleeding stopped, and she began to recover fully. Recognizing the power of Elijah’s God, she started attending church and is now growing in her faith.
Thanks to your generosity, unreached animists and Buddhists are finding freedom from demonic oppression as they encounter the power of the gospel through ASAP missionaries like Elijah.
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E Elijah Seng sharing the good news about Jesus.
From Curiosity to Commitment
By Timothy Cho,* ASAP Field Supervisor
While traveling to an ASAP-supported youth evangelistic camp meeting in a remote area in Myanmar, I joined the district pastor and his wife for evening worship. Two young neighbors, Phyu Sein*, a Baptist, and Khin Kyi*, a Buddhist, joined us. Intrigued by our trip, they eagerly asked, “Can we come with you?” The next morning, with their parents’ permission, both girls set out on the journey with us.
The trip was grueling—six hours by motorboat, four by truck, and four military checkpoints—but the girls’ cheerful spirits never wavered. Upon arrival, we met youth eager to hear God’s Word. Over three days, Phyu Sein encountered Adventist teachings for the first time and was drawn to the Sabbath and holy
Gateway to the Gospel
By Colleen Louw, ASAP Development/PR Coordinator
In Cambodia, an astounding 96% of the population remains unreached, having never heard the gospel. This represents over 16.4 million individuals across 19 distinct people groups. But God is still on the move, changing lives in this nation!
Phyu Sein and Khin Kyi.
living. After hearing about Jesus for the first time, Khin Kyi was touched by the idea of a personal, loving God. During the program, they immersed themselves in Bible study and were captivated by God’s Word. What began as a curious adventure turned into a heartfelt search for spiritual understanding.
Upon their return home, I invited Phyu Sein and Khin Kyi to enroll in the Seventh-day Adventist school in a nearby village. They are now attending and growing in their walk with Jesus.
Thank you for your support of ASAP’s Evangelism Fund, which made it possible for these two young girls to know Jesus.
ASAP Ministries’ literacy schools in Cambodia are playing an important role in transforming lives. By addressing community needs through education, God not only opens the hearts of children to the gospel but also stirs a longing in their families to learn more about Jesus.
One such story is that of Neul Win. Ly Bopha, an ASAP Ministries literacy teacher, shared, “My family and I often visited Neul Win, the father of one of my students. During our conversations, I emphasized the importance of education, encouraging him to inspire his children to embrace learning as a path to a brighter future.
As our relationship deepened, I had the opportunity to share the gospel with Neul. I explained God’s sacrifice on the cross, and to my great joy, Neul’s interest in God began to grow. Over time, he came to believe in Jesus and expressed his heartfelt desire to be baptized.”
Thanks to you and your generosity, God is using ASAP literacy schools to lead people out of darkness into His marvelous light!
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E Ly Bopah and her literacy class.
The Chef Who Found Healing
By Roun Chhorvy, ASAP Medical Missionary Coordinator, Cambodia
Sambath Sokpat, a 32-year-old chef at a Chinese restaurant in Cambodia, hid a painful secret. It started as relentless itching in her feet and knees, but day by day, it worsened. Her feet became swollen, the infection spread, and every step became agony. Yet, fear kept her silent—if her boss found out, she might lose her job. So, she endured in quiet misery, concealing her suffering beneath long pants.
Then she heard about Duch Sokchea, an ASAP medical missionary nearby. A flicker of hope ignited in her heart. Without a phone number, Sambath asked villagers for directions, determined to find relief. At last, she reached Duch’s home—nervous yet hopeful.
Turning Errands into Opportunities
By Scott Griswold, Reach The World Next Door Director
A Project of ASAP Ministries
While caring for her husband during his battle with cancer, Kaye always found time to share books, lugging a suitcase full of them everywhere she went.
Then she discovered My Language, My Life cards (MLML.org) through Pastor Scott and Julie Griswold at
Duch welcomed her kindly, listening intently as Sambath shared her struggle. Though not a doctor, Duch knew the healing power of natural remedies and offered to treat the infection with a charcoal poultice. Sambath, willing to try anything, agreed.
Gently, Duch cleaned the wounds, taught her about hygiene, applied the poultice, and prayed for God’s healing. Day by day, as a result of the treatments and Duch’s prayers, Sambath’s pain lessened, and the swelling faded. Overjoyed, Sambath thanked Duch and praised God for her healing and is now eagerly studying the Bible with Duch.
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Baytown Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thrilled by their simplicity, she quickly ordered a pack from ASAP Ministries. “Now I don’t have to drag a suitcase!” she said. “I carry 50–100 cards in my pocket to the grocery store, and they’re gone by the time I leave!”
Kaye’s passion for sharing grew. Inspired by a friend who hands out cards in stores like Home Depot, she started sparking conversations with a simple question: “Do you speak another language besides English?” One day, she met a man fluent in six languages and showed him MLML.org’s resources in over 180 languages.
The results have been amazing. “I made three new friends this week, and we’re texting regularly. If I do this every week, I’ll have 150 friends in a year!” Now, Kaye texts hundreds of people and has built lasting friendships.
You can make a difference too! Carry a few My Language, My Life cards and share them on errands. Order yours today by calling 269-471-3026.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOO!
Carry a few My Language, My Life cards and share them on errands. Order yours today by calling 269-471-3026.
E Kaye loves sharing MLML cards!
Duch and Sambath.
A Church in Every Village?
By Darryl Hosford, ASAP President
I love big ideas! At ASAP, I get excited about exploring God-sized dreams. A church planter once said, “I’m praying for a church in every village across Myanmar.” My heart soared. Imagine it—gospel witnesses in every village of an entire Southeast Asian country. It gave me goosebumps.
That would mean every community could learn about Jesus, have a center of influence, and have opportunities to know Him. Yet, across Southeast Asia, most people live and die without a meaningful introduction to Christ.
Myanmar is in turmoil. Civil war has left devastation—ruined infrastructure, closed schools, and military attacks on medical clinics. Now, clinics must stay mobile to survive. Yet even in this destruction, we see potential. When the war ends, a reconstruction period could open doors for education, medical work, and, ultimately, the gospel in resistant communities.
New centers of influence could lead to church groups and, eventually, community-built churches. I pray for a church in
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every village in Myanmar and all of Southeast Asia!
My favorite author, Ellen White, wrote, “Pray and work, and work and pray… do your best, and God will cooperate with you.” At ASAP, we don’t ask God to bless our plans—we ask Him to reveal His plans so we can follow.
Would you pray for one of the world’s darkest spiritual places to be illuminated? Would you partner with us to send resources where few others can? Join us in praying for a church in every village across Myanmar—and beyond!
Seventh-day Adventist believers in Myanmar celebrating the opening of their new church.