A Zoom call the end of August saw the computer screen filled with small squares of smiling faces as Andrew Bawi Ceu, members of his family, and close to 20 church planters and teachers in Myanmar met with members of the World Mission Board. We were able to hear a devotional and pray together. We were able to get updates in person on what ministry during the coronavirus shutdown has looked like for them. In fact, Andrew shared that they are finding people more open to hearing

Pray for those enduring continued unrest in Haiti. Gang members in Port-au-Prince have moved to the area of Delmas 6 and taken over, forcing our mother church not to meet for a while. The police were called in to help, but they could do little because the gang members own more powerful firearms. Gang members have also been in the area of our Cite Boston church. The church has been able to meet again, but please pray for protection for our brothers and sisters.

The Cayman Islands’ legislature recently debated whether same-sex couples have the right to enter a union similar to marriage. Dr. Gayle Woods, pastor in Cayman Brac, wrote some thoughts about how Christians should respond in love. Later, this Domestic Partnership Bill was defeated by one vote. Kmanian345/Wikipedia While COVID-19 continues to rage around the world, a battle against Domestic Partnership becoming a legal reality in the Cayman Islands is being fought in our l

The country of Bolivia has been hit hard by COVID-19, including our churches there. At last report, we have lost 10 pastors and two pastor’s wives; one of the pastors was Felix Romero Poma, who was also our National Board Secretary. Out of 205 churches, this means that almost 5% have seen this virus take one of their leaders. Please pray for our brothers and sisters who are fighting this illness and grieving those departed.

A quick grin and a cheerful greeting—these are what you will receive if you stop by René Bardales’ office in the Herald and Banner building. René Bardales and his daughter, Ruth Stephenson, at his 90th birthday party in 2018. Bro. Bardales is now into his ninth decade, and some in his position would have perhaps thought they deserved to retire. But as God has given him strength, Bro. Bardales continues his ministry of Spanish Ministerial Resources. A Bolivian by birth, Bro.

Summer has been a return to our normal furlough schedule of travelling, visiting churches, and connecting with people. We’re so grateful for the opportunities we’ve had to share about Bible Translation in Papua New Guinea, as well as catching up with friends and acquaintances in various places. If you or your church want to see us in August or on into the Autumn months, get in touch with us or the COGH World Missions office . These are crazy times, but it is very comforting