The Messengers Vision:

To mobilise Christians in the UK to strengthen and serve the body of Christ in the Access Restricted Nations of Asia (ARNA), through partnership in the gospel.

ENGAGE the body of Christ in the UK for God’s harvest in Asia.
INSPIRE believers in Asia through the provision of bibles, literature and training.
STAND TOGETHER with persecuted Christians, prayerfully and practically.

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What we do

From its beginnings in 1994, with a Bible delivery trip to China, The Messengers has always sought to support, encourage, and stand alongside Christians in the restricted nations of Southeast Asia.

Early missionary activity in this region laid a strong foundation for the work which continues today, but the expulsion of missionaries in the last century led to often extreme persecution and hardship amongst the people groups of these countries.  The Messengers is committed to supporting Christians in Asia as they work tirelessly, in the face of great opposition, to spread the good news of Jesus.

Who we support

We have the great privilege of partnering with many churches and leaders across the restricted lands of Asia, some of whom we work more closely with than others. Highlighted below are those countries with which we have specific links, as well as a list of the other countries we support in prayer.

Highlighted are the countries we have specific ties with.

Bangladesh

Myanmar

Northern Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Laos

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Bangladesh

Myanmar

Northern Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Laos

Countries that receive our prayer support

Nepal

Maldives

Pakistan

Bhutan

India

China

North Korea

Sri Lanka

Ways we support Christians in Asia

Bible delivery and printing – many Christians in Asia do not own a copy of the bible.

Bible training – for pastors, leaders and evangelists.

School and Orphanage support.

Mercy fund – supplying essentials to those who have been through traumatic, life-changing events.

Livelihood projects - church-based community development programmes.

Encouragement - through visitation, joining online meetings and attending national/international conferences.

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Pray

“When you pray your arm becomes longer and your hand works with us”

Pastor B (Vietam)

Your prayers are vital. Despite our geographic separation, we can join in building God’s church through prayer. Whether alone, or as part of a small group, you can be directly involved with God’s people, plans and purposes in Asia through your intercession.

Why not sign up to receive our newsletter, which includes a daily Prayer Calendar as well as giving access to a monthly Prayer Pack, designed to support those praying in a small group.

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Visit

Each year, we aim to send teams from the UK to visit and encourage Christians in the Access Restricted Nations of Asia. These trips normally last for one to two weeks and may include bible delivery, children’s ministry, teaching leaders, attending a conference or medical clinics. Please get in touch with us to find out more information about our next travelling opportunity.

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Give

Giving financially enables our partners to serve, support and equip those who need it the most. You can give in various ways, either generally or to a specific place, project or people group.

As well as our long-term projects (below), we regularly give as the needs arise in the Access Restricted Nations of Asia – please see ‘How we support’ section and browse through some of our previous newsletters.

There are a number of ways you can give:

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Cheque payable to ‘The Messengers’

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Long Term Projects

Bible printing and delivery: MENT

There has never been greater need for people to access God’s word, so that they can stand firm on His promises. We praise God for the vision in 2009 to distribute the bilingual Myanmar-English New Testament (MENT) to young people throughout Myanmar and we give thanks that nearly 200,000 copies were distributed from 2017 to 2020.

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Teaching: ‘Hope of Children School’, Dhaka

‘Hope of Children School’ opened in Dhaka (Bangladesh) in 2008 for Muslim and Hindu children from the slum streets of Middle Azampur. Whilst providing a good education for the future, the school aims to help children develop godly character and get to know Jesus.

The Messengers recently provided funds to equip the new school building and continues to support teaching staff financially.

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Some of the people involved

The Messengers is run by volunteers, with a board of Trustees and wider Management Team who each take responsibility for different areas of the mission.

Trustees

Jonathan and Nicola

Jonathan & Nicola

Jonathan, a GP, chairs the Board of Trustees and is a member of the Ethnos Asia Ministries International Board. Nicola, a Primary School Teacher, heads up communications. They joined The Messengers in August 2004 and have frequently visited people and projects in various parts of Asia since then.

John and Yolanda

John & Yolanda

John and Yolanda, part of a local family business are trustees of The Messengers and other charities in the UK; they first travelled with The Messengers in 2007, and have been returning many times since to visit projects, encourage churches and work alongside the Ethnos Asia team.

Phil and Ruth

Phil & Ruth

Phil & Ruth first visited SE Asia with The Messengers in 2000. Phil has recently retired following 24 years of being a pastor of two churches. Ruth worked as a Christian Counsellor before her retirement. Both continue to serve the Lord in various ways including the work of the Messengers, in which they are responsible for finance

Management Team

Helen

Helen

Helen has been a Messenger since 2008, when she made her first vision trip to SE Asia, visiting Burma with a team. A retired midwife, Helen lives in North Bedfordshire and is married with two grown-up sons. She is involved with The Messengers’ communications team, editing the monthly Prayer Calendar and preparing the Prayer Pack.

Alice

Alice

Alice grew up in Burma, working in the Ethnos Asia Ministries office in Thailand before moving to the UK. She now lives in North Bedfordshire with her husband and three young children. Alice continues to maintain regular contact with partners in SE Asia, sharing her passion and insight, as well as having practical oversight of our regular communication with supporters.

John

John

John retired from Royal Mail a number of years ago. He is married to Carole, has three grown up daughters, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He moved from Surrey to Northampton in 1990 and has been involved in three local mission agencies during that time. Since moving to Northampton, he has been treasurer of three churches and is currently treasurer for The Messengers.