It has been said that TWR could stand for "TeamWork Radio" since the broadcasts could not continue if it weren't for close teamwork. We were reminded of this by some staff from our regional office in Singapore who visited recently. Lest any of us think that our role is either unimportant or more important than anyone else's, Scripture reminds us that each of us has a part in God's work.

Broadcasting the Gospel requires a team effort. Before the programs go out over KTWR, programs need to be produced (and, in some cases translated). Some programs are made on Guam, however, many programs need to be sent to Guam and prepared for airing. When the programs are delivered through the airwaves and listeners respond, the follow up team writes a personal letter. This requires many different people with many different jobs. Can you see how each link in the process is so critical? We praise God for bringing a team together from all over the world in order to send out His Word to those who need to hear. Many of the listeners in this region live in areas where there is little Christian witness and traditional missionary work is restricted.

"..And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?.." (Romans 10:14).

Persecution in China

We have heard reports that persecution of Chinese house church leaders has heated up again. It was reported that over thirty Protestant house church leaders were arrested on August 23rd as they met in a believer's home.

House church members are likely to make up a large percent of our listener audience in China (based on listener letter responses).
 

Korea needs to hear

In Communist North Korea, radio is one of the few potential means of witness. Operation World describes the fortified border between the Koreas as "one of the most impenetrable in the world." Estimates are that evangelical believers make up only 0.36 % of the population, although little is known about the underground church there. In contrast, the church in South Korea has been "founded on sound indigenous principles, blessed with revival, refined by suffering and (is) now becoming a significant missionary-sending body."(Operation World). KTWR airs daily Korean broadcasts. In July, the ladies program "Women of Hope" was added to the Korean language block.
 
 
 
 
 
 

God's worldwide team in action

We recognize that we are working as a team not only with our other staff in TWR, but with you --our supporters. We couldn't do what we do without your help! And, together we are part of a bigger team of Christians scattered around the world. To illustrate this, a missionary couple (working with New Tribes Missions in Indonesia) wrote the following encouraging letter:

"..Last week I was staying with a family of one of the church leaders. I was amazed to see how much the whole household benefited from the KTWR programs. Whenever possible they have the radio on at the proper time and many times are sitting down with Bibles and notebooks, writing down the Scripture references and looking up passages in their Bibles. The broadcasts were an important part of their day. Just to let you know that your labor is not in vain!"

One man sows, another reaps... We have even heard reports of the KTWR broadcasts sowing seeds so that when missionaries arrive they find hearts ready to receive the Gospel. In other cases, people are won to the Lord through the broadcasts and other missionaries or local Christians help disciple those believers. Only God could arrange such a unique team that works together to accomplish His will!

Thank you for praying for us. Many of you have shared personal prayer concerns with us lately. We appreciate this opportunity to pray for you, lifting your needs to the Lord who cares for us! Please continue to update us on your needs so that we can stay connected in spirit with you.

Here is an update on what we are praising God for and praying for in our lives:

• We praise God that Sarah continues to be healthy and happy. She really attracts a lot of attention here because of her very fair skin, blonde hair (few as they are!) and blue eyes!

• We pray for Doug and the digital audio team; they have a goal of getting online with the first phase of digital by the end of the year.

• As always, we pray that the broadcasts would be effective in evangelizing and teaching many across this vast region and around the world. Won't you join us in especially remembering those in North and South Korea this month? Here are a couple ideas in praying for Korea:

2. Pray for South Korean Christians who have prayed and prepared for years for when the time North Korea opens for the Gospel. Pray that this may happen soon.