Russia
We give thanks for the Moscow Evangelical Christian Seminary in
Russia, which recently celebrated its 25 th anniversary with a record
number of 92 graduates: 42 in church ministry, 38 in counseling, and
12 in theology.
Southeast Asia
Some parts of Southeast Asia have been resistant to the Gospel. OMS partners tried three times
to plant churches in a capital city without much success until they started ministering to drug
addicts. Addicts’ lives were transformed. Their agnostic parents were surprised, yet pleased.
Together, our partners lead effective outreach to addicts, resulting in a strong church planting
initiative.
Mozambique
Praise God for how the Gospel is
penetrating the community through the witness
of the church. Helping Hands ministry,
working among those living with disabili-
ties, continues to grow, with many people
having the opportunity to hear, understand, and
believe the Gospel. Constantino was recently baptized
in his local church. He put his faith in Jesus after he
received a wheelchair and accepted an invitation to attend church
and participate in Bible studies.
New Zealand
What is the most important thing in the world? The people of the land reply, “He tangata,
he tangata, he tangata!” or “It is the people, it is the people, it is the people!” With growing
interest in missions, OMS New Zealand is experiencing exciting new opportunities to see
lives transformed by the Gospel while ministering in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific.
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