Dive into the latest edition of FiRE, where we celebrate the incredible journey of faith and generosity that connects us all to the heart of mission in Asia and beyond. This issue is a tribute to the unwavering support of our readers and donors, whose contributions have sparked a beacon of hope and transformation across 15 countries.

Discover the life-changing impact of donations in the Philippines, explore the collaborative venture with Esther in Vietnam, and witness the digital blessings at the Manna School in Medan. We're also excited to share updates on the new premises for the Youth Development Center in Thailand, the resilient earthquake relief efforts in Nepal, the enduring spirit amidst persecution in the Himalayas, and crucial emergency aid for new developments in Paletwa, Myanmar.

A 6.4 magnitude of earthquake struck Jajarkot district in Nepal on 3rd November 2023. Ramidanda of Jajarkot district was the epicentre of the earthquake. It is the largest earthquake after 7.3 magnitude earthquake of 2015 in Nepal. The impact of earthquake is huge. It is estimated that more than 30,000 houses are damaged and destroyed by the earthquake in Jajarkot and Rukum West.

In this edition of FiRE we focus on walking by faith in our own lives and stepping out in mission trips to Asia and beyond. Read about the challenges and God’s plans for the Youth Development Centre, Thailand, Rising persecution in Nepal, Ministry development in Myanmar, Proposed outreach in Bhutan, Ministry outreach with radios in Vietnam, recent graduates from the Life Promotion Centre in Laos, and mission trips to Thailand and Indonesia

The latest newsletter is now available featuring continued struggles in Nepal with COVID causing starvation and loss of income, reaching out to the Dumagat’s in the Philippines, Testimonies from VALBI and spreading true freedom throughout Vietnam, and a look back where AFA has come from.

Pr Robindra has put together an update on the continued work of Lutheran Mission Nepal to empower churches by helping the church leaders in discipleship and planting churches.

The latest FiRE newsletter for February 2018 is now avialable and contains a special on India’s daily battles, the gift of new life through LSC in Thailand, expanding mission work in Nepal, and a roundup of other mission projects around the world.

Our December newsletter is now available for download. In this issue you can read about the power of the Gospel in Vietnam, an overwhelming trip to Nepal, India remaining our No.1 mission challenge, our 3 education centres across Asia, and many more articles from our mission projects

Early planning for the Nepal trip is now in progress and an Itinery and expected costs are now available.

Rev Mukunda was our AFA “earthquake man” with his organisation TRANSFORMATION NEPAL. We sent more than $105,000 and helped around 10,000 people – and we will stay in Nepal in partnership with Bhutan next door. Nepal is ripe for Christ with its 15-17% church growth year after year. Yet the church is still in its infancy in Nepal. The challenge is enormous...

Transformation Nepal (TFN) has responded with relief action in many towns and villages, among others in Dhadingbesi, Dhading district.  The coordination and cooperation of local churches made this easy. The pastor there was particularly active.

When the mega earthquake hit Nepal on 25th April 2015, we were in the church service. Suddenly the church building started shaking, I announced everyone to stay inside praying and covering the children. It was about a minute for 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Just after this, we asked everyone to evacuate the church building and come to an open place.

I am 73, a granny, with two grandchildren to look after. Their parents are dead. I live for the kids. I had a small house made of wood, stone and mud, but April 25, 2015 changed my life.  The mega earthquake snatched away everything, no house now, no shelter, nothing. 

When God blessed us with my little child, we were so happy. But the earthquake of 25 April has taken all the happiness away from us.  The earthquake has taken our home. Now all that is left is the debris of our house.

I am Nirmala from the Nuwakot district. I had three children - two daughters and one son.  My husband is a labourer. He is doing bricklaying helping to build houses in Nuwakot.  His work is the only source of income for our family.

I wish to share with you now the astounding news that about $100,100 have been donated to our Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. All this money is in Nepal and has been used weeks ago except that the last $10,000 is now being used for follow-up work – like enabling children go back to school, supplying stationary for them and helping individual families with special longer-term needs.

On the night of my arrival in Kathmandu after seeing some of the destruction sights I was ready to fly home. I REALLY HAD ENOUGH ALREADY: death and decay all around I see. Under those piles of rubble, were there still unrecovered bodies? Bits of clothing (like filthy rags) still visible among the rocks and pieces of cement – and people quietly walking over the debris of what may have been their homes, still searching for ‘something’, maybe for peace.