Philippines
Thailand
South Korea
New Zealand
Philippines
In July , a group of students from the OMS Asbury University Student Center immersed themselves in short-term ministry in the Philippines . The team shared the Gospel and their testimonies with many and heard testimonies from the people they visited . They ministered to those in need and experienced the hospitality of Filipinos in ways they will never forget . The team witnessed how God is using and expanding OMS ministries in the Philippines and impacting lives in communities and churches .
Thailand
P ’ See , a new believer , attended her first church service earlier this year . She interrupted the pastor mid-sermon to say , “ I want to tell people about Jesus , but I don ’ t know what to say !” That day , OMS missionaries Scott and Sarah Morrison helped her understand how to share her testimony and how to pray for people . By the following Sunday , P ’ See had led two friends to the Lord !
South Korea
Josiah Saunders served with OMS ’ Embark program in South Korea from July 12 to September 7 . He experienced Korean culture , learned about ministry in South Korea and the Asia region , and helped with English training for Korean missionary candidates preparing to serve in Latin America and Asia .
New Zealand
OMS New Zealand sent a short-term team to the village of Bulalacao in the Philippines in July . They dug a well where a water spring was discovered ; they prayed for and dedicated a piece of land for the village ’ s first church ; they prayed for Pastor Toto , the tribe leader , as he develops plans to help children attend school ; they dedicated six children to the Lord ; and they baptized eight people .
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