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Answers to faithful prayers

I was so moved to read the short article [on page 3 of Issue 50] ‘Love-ly news from Wang Daeng’. Two, three, possibly four years ago now I read an article in Engage in which we were asked to pray for Wit, Helen and (I think) a young man called Ajarn Tah, who was relating to young people in Wang Daeng. I seem to recall at the time of writing there were no other Christians in the area. I set my alarm clock every Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm to remind me to pray for these stoic mission workers. I have tried to be faithful in praying each time although not, I’m afraid, 100 per cent successfully. But, what a joy it was to read the short article today about the 70 people gathering in Helen and Wit’s driveway for fellowship with a local pastor giving a short gospel presentation when some responded to the call for salvation but then, to read about five baptisms completely blew me away. The amazing grace of God and his answers to the faithful prayers of Helen, Wit (and Ajarn Tah) and others over many years is so humbling and it is hard to find words to thank him enough for all his goodness.

Jenny

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God’s wonderful work

Dear Hannah,

Many thanks for your letter and 50th issue of the magazine. Well done.

I find it uplifting to be able to read about God’s wonderful work that BMS is doing around the world, and the charitable contributions being made by so many volunteers. Keep up the good work. God’s blessing.

Fred

Amazing stories speak for themselves

Thank you for Engage. I find it interesting, informative and very well presented. However, (here goes!)… I find it really O.T.T. in the hyperbole that marks every issue. Words like “amazing”, “incredible”, and “fantastic” are frequently overused… Cannot the facts simply be left to speak for themselves?

Ann

Editor’s note: Thank you so much for the feedback Ann. It was thoughtfully written, helpful to hear, and lovely to be able to correspond with you about it. I’m so glad you wrote in.

Across North Africa, the Middle East and Asia, people are coming to faith – often in life-threatening circumstances. Will you stand with them this harvest? www.bmsworldmission.org/iwillstand