DownloadArticles : Asia
March 22 issue
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Photo by Ken Martens Friesen
MB anniversary celebrations begin
JADCHERLA, India — The country that received the first Mennonite Brethren overseas missionaries more than a century ago started the denomination’s 150th anniversary celebrations in January.
About 2,000 people attended a conference marking the sesquicentennial of the MB movement.
Feb. 15 issue
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Chinese church grows tenfold after quake
CHENGDU, China — When an earthquake largely destroyed the church in Mianzhu in May 2008, church members were among the first to help their neighbors.
Jan. 11 issue
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MCC teaches new job skills to former sex workers in Bangladesh
Piya was forced into a marriage with an unfaithful man.
Dec. 21, 2009 issue
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Asians get energized for mission
BERASTAGI, Indonesia — The group rose early for gymnastics and stayed up late praying for unreached people.
Dec. 14, 2009 issue
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With a building, church gains status in Thai culture
The presence of a church building makes the Christian faith more visible in Thailand, say Pat and Rad Houmphan, leaders of the Living Water Church in Borabu.
Nov. 9, 2009 issue
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Asia peace camp quashes prejudice
CHENGDU, China — The road to peace is seldom easy.
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MCC to rebuild in Indonesia
Mennonite Central Committee has appealed for $250,000 in donations in response to natural disasters in southern Asia.
Nov. 2, 2009 issue
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Thai church’s micro-loan program changes a life
DET UDOM, Thailand – When Lucille Zimmerman finished six years of service in Thailand, she was brimming with stories of lives she’s seen transformed.
Oct. 26, 2009 issue
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MCC expands Asia appeal
AKRON, Pa. — In response to the needs of flooding and earthquake survivors in Asia, Mennonite Central Committee is increasing its appeal for donations to $250,000.
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Philippines churches aid typhoon survivors
LUMBAN, Philippines — Philippine Mennonites are assisting victims of two deadly typhoons.
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