Chief Phonsai s Prayer of Faith
By John Press
Have you ever witnessed a major transformation in someone you know? Be inspired by the Saul/Paul experience of Chief Phonsai! Chief Phonsai* and his family hated Christians. The villagers in the northern mountains of the closed country where they live viewed Christianity as a dangerous influence from the West. Consequently, Christians in the region endured constant monitoring and maltreatment from their non–believing family and neighbors, as well as local leaders like Chief Phonsai. Despite persecution, a small group of Seventhday Adventist believers formed in Chief Phonsai’s village through the labors of an ASAP church planter. As the group grew, ASAP built a church in the village. But the members faced frequent harassment from Chief Phonsai and the villagers. In 2012, when ASAP church planter Pastor Stephen
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“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” Matthew 5:44
