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Tribal Leaders in North Vietnam Training

NORTH VIETNAM: Tribal church leaders receiving the BMI Technology and Your Family training from our Regional Director for SE Asia, Dr. Joshua Nguyen.

Did you know that in many small villages around the world, the residents may not have running water, and yet they and their children have smart phones? YES! Countries believe that technology is the way to prosperity, and so even in poor areas large companies are building cell towers and selling cheap smart phones. It cannot be argued that the internet provides many wonderful things to these areas; however, the people must understand the proper use of it.

This curriculum is designed around three questions:
1. Who are We?
2. What is Happening to Us?
3. What are We Going to Do About It?

Never before in the history of civilization have the challenges been so great. Individuals, churches and families need to be prepared and informed about the possible dangers of the over-use of technology. This curriculum is user friendly and designed to be taught by pastors, seminary professors, small group leaders, tribal leaders, and anyone with a passion for following Christ in this ever evolving and changing technological world!

Technology and Your Family Training – BMI Leaders

AROUND THE WORLD: Just completed online training! In days like these, our Technology and the Family training is in high demand and very much needed. The curriculum focuses on three questions: Who Are We? What is Happening to Us? And, What are We Going to Do About It? Technological advances and the internet create wonderful opportunities, but also many dangers. All of us need to be educated on the dangers of overuse of the internet and other digital communications. Our Regional Directors got together online with Faith Burnham and Dr. Vitaly Sorokun (Ukraine) to train on this material. They are ready, and already teaching it to those in their own countries — Dr. Joshua Nguyen (wife Linh) in Vietnam, Rev. Sonam Kabo (wife Rita) in Nepal, and Rev. Steve Mirpuri (wife Rose) in the Philippines. We are so thankful for these fabulous leaders for Christ with hearts of gold! Dr. Jonathan Burnham made an appearance too!

Covid-19 Update Rwanda

Covid-19 Update Rwanda, Africa

By: Rev. Emmanuel Ndolimana, BMI Regional Director Africa

 

March 25:

COVID -19 pandemic has come in an unexpected way leaving nations with fear, confusion and uncertainty. In Rwanda as of last night, there are 41 confirmed cases and over 648 people quarantined after getting into contact with those with the virus. Therefore, the government has taken very cautious measures to help combat the spread of the virus. People are to stay home except in cases of getting food and medical, medical help or bank services. The measures taken include: closing all country borders, all airports, churches, small groups, public transports of any form including buses, taxis and motorcycles.  All schools, businesses are closed except banks, medical facilities, food markets, gas stations and essential commodities. No road transport from district to district except a few authorized food deliveries and medical emergencies are allowed.

With the poverty here, there are families who live from hand to mouth by working to get food for that day, they are already highly affected by this crisis. They are in need of food supplies and hygiene items to help people wash their hands and stay clean. If nothing is done, more might die with starvation than the virus.

The response on our side has been to encourage other believers through phone and social media. Practically, we installed hand-washing stations at our church premises for everyone passing by and using on our premises. We have requested all our members with resources to give to those in need. So far, we have distributed food and soaps to 41 families in need through generous donations. Those served are the most affected families in need (double orphans, widows, elderly without support) from both church and the community.

We are praying for nations believing God to heal this world.

Covid-19 Update Nepal

Covid-19 Update Nepal

By: Rev. Sonam Kabo, BMI Regional Director for South Asia and Nepalese People

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress. My God, in whom I trust. Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.” Psalm 91:1-3

March 19:

As the whole  world is reeling with the pandemic of Covid-19, here although there has been no positive case as stated by the Government, yet the fear and nervousness has hit every sector. And just yesterday in the evening, the Government announced that all exams from the National level for Grade 10 to the universities has been suspended for an indefinite period of time. Actually, the Grade 10 National level examination was supposed to start from today and from Elim we had 18 students who were supposed to be writing their exam. Even our school’s final exam which had started from last Sunday 15th of March and was scheduled to finish by this Friday, came to an abrupt end. 

But through God’s grace, we are fine and although there are shortages of face masks and hand sanitizers and some essential items like cooking gas etc. as there has been some black marketing, but the Government has promised to relieve these artificial shortages. The country of Nepal is not really locked down yet, but the Government has issued ordinances that no gathering of more than 25 people will be allowed in any events be it religious gatherings or social. In this case, we as a church will be meeting in groups of less than twenty five people and pray for the situation of the world. Regarding our other training ministries, where we had been invited but because of the current situation, it is being halted for now.

All  international flights have been or will be cancelled by tomorrow but  some domestic flights will still be operating. Land borders with India and China has been closed and this is the reason for panic buying, as most of our goods come from these two countries.

However, we as a family (The Kabo’s and our loved ones in Nepal, India ,US, Canada and Europe) are all fine and doing well.  We want to thank all the BMI family for your prayers and concern. We are upholding all of you in our prayers too.

We would like to quote this verse from Psalm 121: 7 over you all:

“The LORD will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life;”

March 23:

Nepal is now on total lockdown due to confirmed 19 cases. Let’s continue to pray (2 Chronicles 7:14) and pray for God’s grace and His love to prevail on this earth. Many people in the world still have not been saved in Jesus Christ our Savior. In Christ, we are a holy nation and royal priesthood and we have been purchased with the precious blood of the Lamb! 

Covid-19 Update SE Asia

Covid-19 Update Vietnam

By: Dr. Joshua Nguyen, BMI Regional Director SE Asia

As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, we are deeply concerned for the well-being of our Seed company staff, MBMP5 (Marketplace Biblical Mentoring Program, Year 5) students, and for the health of churches and communities that are adapting to it.

Vietnam Update on March 26:
. 148 people were infected with Covid-19,
. 1,643 suspected people are being isolated and closely monitored.
. There are 44,955 people in contact with people with suspected infections.
  . There are 26,135 who have entered from the epidemic area and are being monitored (quarantined), which means quarantined at home or the place of residence.

In Ho Chi Minh City, since March 28, people in the city have been banned from gathering more than 10 people. We have worked from home since last Monday. We do meetings, mentoring, and coaching via Live Stream or Video Zoom.

Our family is doing fine. Praise God  Thien Y, our daughter, has accepted a job to work as an advisor at KMPG company last week. Shortly thereafter, the company decided not to hire any more people because of Covid 19.

As God’s people, we are called to embody the virtues of faith, hope, and love. We trust God’s unfailing love (Ps.13:5). We wish to have the opportunity to love and care for all, believers and unbelievers alike.

We are praying daily for you, your families, and BMI family.
God is with us always.

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS FROM JOSHUA:

ACTS-19 – GOD’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Why Acts 19? Because in that passage we see the Church operating as the Ekklesia outside of the religious buildings with such power and favor in the eyes of the unbelievers that “all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord…and God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul” (Acts 19:10-11).