THE HEART OF ASIAN OUTREACH /Peter U, Chairman

The Foot Soldiers Ministry

The Foot Soldiers/Church Planting Ministry has always been the heartbeat of Asian Outreach. Our focus has always been to help the people we serve live out the Great Commandment (love God and love our neighbors as ourselves), so we can fulfill the Great Commission (make disciples of all the nations and teach them everything Christ has taught us). The starting point for fulfilling the Great Commission starts with us.

In a fragmented world, genuine relationships are a powerful testimony of God’s love. Loving our neighbors begins with knowing them. As we love God and our neighbors authentically, we create fertile ground for the Gospel to take root and flourish. In a world desperate for hope and restoration, our communities and neighborhoods can become beacons of Christ’s light, one relationship, one act of service, and one conversation at a time.

Pastor Biswajala of Odisha is a vessel of God’s power, bringing the reality of Christ to the people around him. Through the Gospel, he has touched and transformed countless lives, including that of Sunit Mahananda. Sunit was born into a Hindu family and at an early age, developed severe kidney problems. Others in his village suffered from the same condition, which they attributed to contaminated water. Unfortunately, his family was too poor to afford treatment, and their village had no medical facilities. With no hope for recovery, Sunit was devastated.

A friend took him to meet Pastor Biswajala who prayed for him and shared the Gospel. As Sunit’s condition worsened, Pastor Biswajala continued to visit him, offering prayers and encouragement. One day, the pastor shared Isaiah 53:5: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” As Sunit heard these words, he immediately felt something shift in his body. Over the next few days, his weakness faded, and strength returned. As he continued to pray with Pastor Biswajala and read the Word, he realized he had been completely healed. His family and neighbors were astonished by his transformation. Sunit was baptized, and today, he boldly proclaims Jesus wherever he goes. His testimony is a powerful reminder that our stories foster faith in God.

Our Foot Soldiers carry powerful testimonies of God’s goodness, and our missionary in Indonesia, Honey, is no exception. Her journey is a testament to the miraculous healing power of God and the unwavering faith that sustains His people. In 2015, while actively serving in the mission field, Honey began experiencing severe constipation and constant pain. Without access to proper medical care due to financial constraints, she simply prayed and trusted the Lord. However, her fellow missionary friends came together and raised funds to help her visit a specialist for a proper diagnosis.

After undergoing scans and tests, doctors confirmed that she had a cancerous tumor in her colon. Faced with this life-altering diagnosis, Honey surrendered herself completely to the Lord, continuing to pray and trust in His divine plan. When she went for a follow-up scan after her initial diagnosis, the results left the doctors stunned—the tumor had completely disappeared. Unable to explain the sudden and complete healing, the doctors attributed it to an “anatomical error”. But Honey boldly responded, “God never makes mistakes in creating people.” Left without words, the doctors could only admit that it was impossible—but perhaps, just maybe, it was a miracle.

Today, Honey continues to share her testimony, encouraging people and bringing the reality of God to those around her. Through her story, many on the island have found renewed hope in Christ. Her life is a shining example of how God can take our trials and turn them into a powerful message of faith, healing, and redemption. God is able to take our mess and turn it into a message! May Honey’s testimony remind us all of His faithfulness and power to do the impossible.

We lift up these faithful workers who are laboring in the harvest fields of Asia. God sees their struggles, fears, and sacrifices. We pray He will strengthen their hearts and fill them with an unshakeable peace, renew their joy daily, and may hope abound in their spirits even in the face of trials. Through these men and women who have given their lives to serving God, may His Kingdom advance, and may many come to know God through their faithfulness.