CHANGING LIVES Around the World with the
byMEGAN MEGANMCDANIEL MCDANIEL by
Gospel
Maria connected with LHM–Nicaragua and has since been using their programs and resources to help encourage children with the Gospel.
Cambodia
Ben is 36 years old and makes a living by traveling to villages to buy secondhand items and resell them. He is married with four children and provides for his father who started living with him after his mother died several months ago. Ben grew up in a nonChristian religious household. In 1998, Ben’s father heard the Gospel for the first time and was led by the Holy Spirit to become a Christian. After that time, Ben was around 14 years old and wanted to challenge his father’s new faith. Now, Ben’s father is a supporter of LHM–Cambodia and uses their booklets for sharing the Gospel with others. Recently, Ben’s father asked him to read the Bible to him because his eyesight was starting to decline, and it was hard for him to read the print. Ben was willing to help his father and figured he could find reasons to back up his plan to avoid Christianity. As he read the Bible, Ben did not find reasons to support his beliefs. He instead realized that he wanted a relationship with God. Through the power of God’s Word, Ben became a Christian. Ben and his family became volunteers for LHM– Cambodia and continue to grow in their faith.
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Maria is a kindergarten teacher and volunteers during her spare time to help educate children in her community. Several years ago, Maria connected with LHM–Nicaragua and has since been using their programs and resources to help encourage children with the Gospel. LHM–Nicaragua staff are thankful for Maria’s partnership, and they look forward to continuing to make a difference in the lives of children in their community.
Nicaragua
Liberia
Joseph is 23 years old and dropped out of college when he was introduced to drugs. He went to church with his parents as a child, but when he went to school he stopped going to church. Joseph saw one of his friends who was addicted to drugs turn his life around after going to church. He decided to go to a recovery home with his friend and ended up talking to a pastor. At the recovery home, Joseph and his friend joined a youth program led by LHM–Liberia. They participated in discussions and seminars to learn more about Jesus. Joseph became a member of the local church and through the power of the Holy Spirit, he became a Christian. He enrolled in classes to finish his education and continues to grow his faith.
… through the power of the Holy Spirit, Joseph became a Christian.
Hai is 24 years old and lives in an area that does not have church gatherings now due to COVID-19 restrictions. He was interested in the architecture of churches in his area and reached out to LHM staff in Central and South Asia through WhatsApp. He began asking questions about church history and the Bible. Hai was encouraged to enroll in LHM’s Bible Correspondence Courses. After enrolling and starting the lessons, Hai wanted to share what he was learning with his girlfriend who then wanted to start the lessons herself. They were able to talk through what they were learning together and through the power of God’s Word, Hai became a Christian. Hai is attending church services and continues to follow LHM on social media to grow in his faith.
Central and South Asia
