Saturday, July 22, 2017

Asia-Pacific Regional Communications of The Asia Pacific Region in Kaytikling, Taytay, Rizal, Manila 1920 Philippines of The Global Church of the Nazarene Volume 5, Issue 25 for Saturday, July 22, 2017 - Around The Region... Transitions for Kingdom Impact, 2 Language News Videos, Doc Returns to PNG Hospital! Plus Praises, Prayer Requests and MORE!

Asia-Pacific Regional Communications of The Asia Pacific Region in Kaytikling, Taytay, Rizal, Manila 1920 Philippines of The Global Church of the Nazarene Volume 5, Issue 25 for Saturday, July 22, 2017 - Around The Region... Transitions for Kingdom Impact, 2 Language News Videos, Doc Returns to PNG Hospital! Plus Praises, Prayer Requests and MORE!
God Does Answer Prayer - Update on Dr. Erin Meier!
God Does Answer Prayer – Update on Dr. Erin Meier!
USA – Join us in praising God for the following report from Dr. Erin Meier!
“God does answer prayer. My prolactin level has returned to normal with the medicine. I have been given the green light from my doctors here to return to PNG leaving here on August 7th. I look forward to being back in PNG soon – thank you for your prayers.” [Erin
You can read more about the Tumor Diagnosis and her road to recovery by clicking on the link below]
Praising God for Update from Dr. Erin Meier (Papua New Guinea) Regarding Tumor Diagnosis.
Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines
Leyte, Philippines:
On Thursday, July 6th, 2017, the central Philippines island of Leyte was struck by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake. This was the same area devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda in November of 2013.
According to the latest government reports, the quake resulted in 2 deaths and 72 injuries and has resulted in significant damage to the local power plant facilities.
We are truly praising God that there were not more injuries or fatalities. The area struck is home to about 1.75 million people, as compared to Manila, which has well over 12 million people.
Vehicles are buried under the rubble of a destroyed building a day after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Kananga, Leyte province, central Philippines on July 6, 2017. (LITO BAGUNAS/AFP/Getty Images)
Residents stand next to their collapsed house a day after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Tongonan, Leyte province, central Philippines on July 6, 2017. (LITO BAGUNAS/AFP/Getty Images)
Residents whose houses were destroyed rest at temporary shelters set up near a church, a day after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Tongonan, Leyte province, central Philippines on July 6, 2017. (LITO BAGUNAS/AFP/Getty Images)
A resident rests at his collapsed house a day after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the town of Tongonan, Leyte province, central Philippines on July 6, 2017. (LITO BAGUNAS/AFP/Getty Images)
The Philippines sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where earthquakes and volcanoes are common. A magnitude 7.7 quake killed nearly 2,000 people in the northern Philippines in 1990. In October 2013, the island province of Bohol was struck by a 7.2 magnitude quake that left 222 dead and more than 900 injured.
According to our Philippine Micronesia Field Strategy Coordinator, Rev. Stephen Gualberto, Ormoc City is heavily affected. Several houses in mountain barangays (small villages) are totally damaged and hundreds of families have been displaced. There have been no reports of Nazarenes being injured in the quake.
Updates will be provided as they are available.
Please commit to pray for those impacted by the quake and for the families of those who were injured or lost their lives.
You Can Always Find Current Global Prayer Requests and Praises on the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line
 
World Mission Communications News Videos- in Korean, English and Spanish!
Photos linked to Youtube for easy sharing /
Descriptions linked to Vimeo for easy download!
 
WMC News 136: 라면으로 복음을 나누다, 교육과 영양을 제공하는 염소들, 공동체에게 희망을 전해주는 그린하우스.
 
WMC News 136: Gospel shared through noodles, Goats Provide Education and Nutrition, Greenhouses bring Hope
Sorry for the inconvenience but we do not
have this episode available in Spanish
Thanks so much for watching our news videos! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Don't forget to share the links with friends and family! Enjoy and be blessed with these inspirational stories!
Kingdom impact is what matters most! On the Asia-Pacific Region, great kingdom impact is happening through many different ministries working together to make the most of every opportunity.
Transitions for individuals and for various ministries come as a result of this cooperative effort to reach the unreached, to make a difference in the lives of people, sharing the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
 
Todd and Connie Lou Aebischer have been serving in various ministry roles on the Asia-Pacific Region for the past four years and have enjoyed their work, seeing the transformed lives of people as they come to know the Living Savior, Jesus Christ.
They are now transitioning to a new role on the Asia-Pacific Region working in support of Nazarene Ministries and other Christian and government organizations, as the Country Director/Program Manager for Papua New Guinea with Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAF-I) based in the highlands of Papua New Guinea at Mount Hagen.
While we are sad to see them leave our Regional team, we know that God was in the process and that they are simply responding in obedience to His leading. It is therefore with our blessings that we release them into the hands of the Father who knows the plans that He has for them.
Please keep the Aebischers in your prayers along with the other team members who have recently concluded their roles on the A-P Region with the close of General Assembly. Click on the link below to read the article.

Transitions in Ministry
Kingdom impact is what matters most! On the Asia-Pacific Region, great kingdom impact is happening through many different ministries working together to make the most of every opportunity.
Transitions for individuals and for various ministries come as a result of this cooperative effort to reach the unreached, to make a difference in the lives of people, sharing the hope we have in Jesus Christ.
Todd and Connie Lou Aebischer have been serving in various ministry roles on the Asia-Pacific Region for the past four years and have enjoyed their work, seeing the transformed lives of people as they come to know the Living Savior, Jesus Christ.
They are now transitioning to a new role on the Asia-Pacific Region working in support of Nazarene Ministries and other Christian and government organizations, as the Country Director/Program Manager for Papua New Guinea with Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAF-I) based in the highlands of Papua New Guinea at Mount Hagen.
While we are sad to see them leave our Regional team, we know that God was in the process and that they are simply responding in obedience to His leading. It is therefore with our blessings that we release them into the hands of the Father who knows the plans that He has for them.
Please keep the Aebischers in your prayers along with the other team members who have recently concluded their roles on the A-P Region with the close of General Assembly. Click on the link below to read the article.
Please also pray for direction for our leaders as they prayerfully assign new individuals to take the baton and run with it.
Transitions can be difficult, not only for the person(s) leaving, but for those that have worked alongside them. Cindy Schmelzenbach posted a Member Care article a while back that can gives us an insight into the dynamics that surround transition. She shared 7 ways to help us deal with change. You can view the article by clicking the link below.
BREATHING DEEP…ENDURANCE FOR THE RACE… GRIEF
Grief /ɡrēf (noun): keen mental suffering or distress over loss; sharp sorrow.
What is it?
Grief is what we experience when we lose something we value. Sounds kind of clinical doesn’t it? How about this: Grief is that sharp, stabbing, disorienting pain that comes in overwhelming waves when we know something that was very very precious to us… is gone. Because the term is typically associated with a loss due to death, we can miss the impact of understanding that grief is a part of what we feel anytime we experience the loss of something we hold as valuable. Dr. Brene’ Brown describes the three most foundational elements of grief that have been identified in her research: loss, longing, and feeling lost (Brown, Rising Strong, 2015).
  1. Loss: While some loss is easier to identify, other times the loss is difficult to name or describe. It may be a loss of identity, a loss of normality, the loss of what could be or might have been, the loss of what we thought we knew, loss of familiarity, loss of friends or relationships, loss of a season of life as in transition, empty nest or aging parents. All of these can be losses that lead to grief.
  2. Longing: Brown describes this as “an involuntary yearning for wholeness, for understanding, or meaning, for the opportunity to regain or even simply touch what we’ve lost.” This is a very important part of grief and can catch us off guard by its strength and unpredictability. “These longings can come out of nowhere and can be triggered by something you didn’t even know mattered.”
  3. Feeling Lost: Since loss always means change, it requires a reorientation physically, mentally and emotionally; we can feel lost or even frozen – “not knowing what to do, what to say or how to behave” (Brown). This element of grief is usually the hardest part to articulate, often leading to isolation and disconnection from the very people we need for comfort and healing.
  4. Why does it matter? Cross cultural ministry workers experience losses that may be unfamiliar to other people, so, often the grief experienced is not understood. “There is no funeral or other ritual to assist in grieving over these losses and therefore we may carry a load of unexpressed, unresolved grief” (Kotesky). Also, we may not feel allowed to acknowledge our grief, saying it is ‘just a part of life as a missionary,’ but unrecognized or unresolved grief can be debilitating. The inability to recognize what is going on, or inadequate time and space to allow for the process, can lead to confusion and unacknowledged pain. When pain goes unprocessed, it almost always turns into anger or depression, spreading the pain into more lives around us. However, Dr. Kenneth Doka, senior consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America has indicated that appropriate recognition of loss and a healthy response to grief are significantly developmental, often leading us to a higher level of resilience, better functionality, more compassion, and deeper maturity.
What can we do about it? Here are some key components that have been identified for walking in a healthy way through grief.
Name it. There is comfort, and even hope, in knowing the name of what we are feeling. We are not going crazy; we are not abnormal. When there is significant loss (and we are the only ones who can define our loss as significant), what we feel is grief.
  1. Acknowledge the loss. To recognize is to honor. We need to identify what has been lost and talk about it. This is especially important for our kids; we need to recognize and honor the losses they experience as a part of missionary life. We don’t need to be afraid that this will somehow taint their understanding of our commitment; in fact, recognizing the losses can open the door to honest discussions about how and why we live out God’s calling on our lives in the ways we do while demonstrating our deep love and concern for our kids. (see resources: Inside Out)
  2. Explore our emotions. Sometimes we aren’t even sure what the emotions are, but a healthy exploration may reveal feelings of confusion, anger, disappointment, heartbreak, longing and sadness. Brene’ Brown explains that emotions cannot be selectively ignored. When we ignore the hard emotions, we diminish our ability to experience the positive ones.
  3. Rediscover who we are. Explore the changes in ourselves as a result of the loss. Significant loss isn’t something we ‘get over’; instead we are changed by it and we might just discover new values, new compassion and new direction. Often our true calling is revealed during time of deepest pain and healing.
  4. Dig deep into our faith. God can handle it. We can deepen our experience of him and what it means to be created in his image when we honor him with the authentic expression of our emotions, questions and longings. Check out the Psalms and Lamentations for some Biblical examples of intense emotional sharing with God.
  5. Lean into our relationships. We were created to connect. Let’s call deep on our courage and share in vulnerability with those we trust.
  6. Become a vessel of comfort. When we have experienced the comfort of God, we are privileged with the opportunity to offer that comfort to others, and in so doing, we honor our own losses and those of our friends and loved ones. (I Corinthians 1:4)
More on Grief:
Beyond Closure:
Nancy Berns at TEDxDesMoines
Ron and Bonnie Kotesky: http://www.missionarycare.com/brochures/br_grief.htm
Pixar Movie “Inside Out” for sharing emotions with kids: [Submitted: Cindy Schmelzenbach – Regional Member Care Coordinator
God Does Answer Prayer - Update on Dr. Erin Meier!
USA - Join us in praising God for the following report from Dr. Erin Meier!
"God does answer prayer. My prolactin level has returned to normal with the medicine. I have been given the green light from my doctors here to return to PNG leaving here on August 7th. I look forward to being back in PNG soon - thank you for your prayers."- Erin
You can read more about the Tumor Diagnosis and her road to recovery by clicking on the link below
Follow the link to find out more!
Global: Whether you attended the 2017 General Assembly in Indianapolis or not, you are going to want to download this App!
The App includes a news feed with many pictures and update from the start of the Conventions through the Assembly. It is a great way to catch up with people you may know, or obtain insights into what it was like to be there in person.
Another great feature of the App are the links to the live streaming for the different sessions. You don't want to miss out on this!
Follow the link to find out more!
Christianity Today: Are you easily overloaded, overburdened, and do you go overboard with busyness?
Wait is a tough word to deal with in today's busy world. Being too busy can distract us from the really important things in our lives-people.
Do you really like being so busy that you are worn out by noon? One thing you need to remember on a daily basis is that wait is not an ugly word and "busy" is not a spiritual gift.
If the above describes you, then you will want to read the rest of this article that may help you re-focus on what is really important.

Busyness Is Not a Spiritual Gift
'Wait' is a tough word to deal with in today's busy world.
Tammy Whitehurst

I easily become overloaded, overburdened, and go overboard with busyness. I've often thought to myself that life would be perfect if bad times had fast forward buttons and good times had pause buttons. I'd also like to clone myself to get more done and never have to sit back and wait for anything. But is that really what I want?
Wait is a tough word to deal with in today's busy world. Being too busy can distract us from the really important things in our lives—people. Do I really like being so busy that I'm worn out by noon? No. I know deep within my heart that being overloaded is a way for the enemy to distract me from those most precious to me. If I'm really honest, I would have to admit I learn more during those calm and peaceful times when my heart, soul, and mind all unite to seek God's will than I do when I'm stretching my mind to hold more and more while I'm falling apart. One thing I have to remember on a daily basis is that wait is not an ugly word and "busy" is not a spiritual gift. After all, God says in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." Isn't being still waiting? When you have a personality like mine, it's hard to be still, but it is only during those moments alone with God that I can truly feel a peace that surpasses all understanding. Busy is the enemy of peace. Busy steals precious time. Busy robs my blessings.
Waiting Time Is Never Wasting Time
In this fast paced, jungle-like world we build for ourselves, we rarely have "waiting" time anymore. We expect instant gratification and instant results—at lightening fast speed! We become so engrossed in paperwork that we delete all the "people" work in our lives. We become so busy that we can't remember the last time we took a full day off or sat at the dinner table with the family.
Life can bring about big storms and the waves hit hard if we don't slow down. Busy can beat upon us like a drum. When those closest to us have stopped asking for our time, it's because they know we are too busy for them. That's crushing to the heart. We all need "waiting" time, whether we think we do or not. Waiting time is when we say adamantly, "It can wait!" and we step back and do what is really important.
I discovered this after I found myself checking my appointment book to see if I could squeeze in lunch with my 18-year-old daughter. I knew then that I had to back up and take a good look at my priorities. The world would momentarily stop if something ever happened to her, so why can't I stop when she wants me to have lunch? It's amazing how busy I allow myself to be. To actually clear my schedule for a day or two feels impossible. I feel as if everything would fall apart if I said, "No, I'm sorry. I can't do that task," or if I refuse to answer my phone. God puts his healing hand under my chin and assures me of one thing—he will never leave me and he wants me to trust him as he helps me clear my overloaded plate to a manageable amount.
The storm that rages inside me is shouting, "Slow Down!" and demands my attention. But if I heed that call, the Creator of peace will shower me with a peace that surpasses all understanding if I just trust him. The fragrance of grace and mercy will overflow in me when I come to peace with being less busy. Breaking old patterns is hard, but God reminds me that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Morning by Morning New Mercies I See
I began to sing the hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" as I awoke each day. I asked the Lord to help me give up a life of unbridled busyness and to show me how to achieve balance between worshiping God, loving my family, and enjoying my work. Somehow during the course of my life, I mixed those up and put work at the beginning. From this day forward, busy was not going to win out any more. Busy was not going to push me around till I was worn out from the struggle. I stood up tall, held my shoulders back, and smiled. I began to seize the opportunity to truly listen to God's plan for my life. Someone once told me peace smells like cupcakes. Step back and welcome that smell. Let your house begin to take on the odor of a bakery and watch how you begin to see and taste that the Lord is good once you grow still and begin to slow down.
If you are in a season of fast-paced insanity, no fun frustration, and running around like a road runner, I encourage you to seek God with all your heart and ask him to help you clear the unnecessary chaos that you have brought to your life. Sit and wait as he begins to show you the things to remove, and be ready to listen. Is it easy? No. Is it worth it? Yes. Do you love some of the things he might remove? Yes. But trust him and hang on to your faith with an iron fist as you seek to glorify the Lord with your life. Begin to say, "Use me, Lord!" not, "Why me, Lord?"
God is going to see you through and when he does, you will stand taller and bolder, and be more faithful. You'll begin to smell the roses, taste the rain, laugh more, and not miss out on the important things in life. You'll overflow with good things rather than be drained from exhaustion. You'll come out of the desert singing "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and knowing that God is in control after all. It's such a relief to not have to try to control everything. And the best part is that one day, as you awaken to sunshine peering through your window, you'll feel the joy of the Lord has returned to your life. You'll know that joy comes in the morning when you realize that busyness is not a spiritual gift.
The ultimate peacemaker said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled …" (John 14:27). He releases you to run free from chaos and to break free from busyness so you can experience a peace that surpasses all understanding. So, when your heart is calm, thank him. And once you've done that, go to lunch with a loved one and don't forget to turn off your phone.
Tammy Whitehurst, a Christian speaker, is the founder of Joy for the Journey Ministries. You can read more about her at tammywhitehurst.com.
Copyright © 2012 by Christianity Today/ChristianBibleStudies.com. Click here for reprint information.

Click here to read the rest of the story!
Malaysia: Dynamic Language Centre is accepting applications for full-time language teachers in their English language center in Penang, Malaysia.
The newly renovated center has been in operation for over 15 years. While they teach many languages, children's and adult English are their main focus.
If you are an experienced children's teacher, enjoy a wide mix of cultures from Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, and are looking for a rewarding career- we have an opportunity for you!
Follow the link and see the qualifications, and how you can submit your application!
Links You Might Like! (More coming weekly)
Articles
Selected Nazarene Resources
STAY CONNECTED:
Asia-Pacific Regional Communications
Ortigas Avenue Extension
Kaytikling, Taytay, Rizal, Manila 1920 Philippines
-------

No comments:

Post a Comment