“He had professed faith in Christ, and he and his wife were leaders in their church, but their life revealed the opposite. His religious church life, fervent ambition, gifted abilities, and political connections did not help him find peace or satisfaction in life.” – Baptist Mid-Missions, December 22, 2022

“More stories of late Rev Janadabing Apo can be found in a book titled Cloud of Witness. The life story of his father, the late Geyamalo Apo, one of the early evangelists can be found in a book titled Recollection and Experiences by a New Guinea Evangelist.” – The National, December 16, 2022

“’I proclaimed the Gospel,’ he wrote, ‘and instructed the people in the knowledge of the Son of God, and if I had a hundred thousand lives I would be willing to expose them all to death for the confirmation of that doctrine.’” – Ligonier Ministries, December 14, 2022

“Concórdia’s mayor said in her speech that many of the civil servants, including her, had grown up attending the church’s AWANA club, and she credits the McLains for shaping their lives to be responsible citizens. During the award ceremony, Rick was able to again lay out the plan of salvation when he spoke. Along with the ceremony, Rick and Gayle celebrated the church’s 35th anniversary.” – Baptist Mid-Missions, December 13, 2022

“‘I didn’t know anyone,’ he recalled. ‘I started from scratch, looking for a cheap house at first. A pastor I knew took me to the train station of that city and asked the information about cheap houses. Then, we took a bus from the train station to a suburban town, rented a house with 150 yuan, and bought a container of oil and a bag of rice. The pastor said, ‘We will pray to the Lord to open the way for you,’ and then went back home.’” – China Christian Daily, December 12, 2022

“’Nowadays we are conscious that many associations bearing the label ‘Lutheran’ are not essentially Lutheran,’ he continued. For that reason, he said, his church is careful to build relationships only with faithful Lutherans who do not ‘promote teachings contrary to the Word of God’ but who can instead ‘repeat with us that Christ is sufficient for us.’” – International Lutheran Council, December 12, 2022

“We pray that God will provide them the support they need and richly bless their efforts. By singing the songs that God gave us in the Bible … [and] the songs and hymns of the faithful poets and composers of the past and present, we learn theology. By singing these songs, we become viva vox evangelii — ‘the living voice of the Gospel.’ Soli deo Gloria!” – Reporter, December 12, 2022

“The women on the trip spent time with children, leading them in singing and arts and crafts as they shared God’s love. They made lasting connections with the children, who recognized them and were glad to see them out at the markets throughout the week.” – Florida Baptist Convention, December 7, 2022

“Deep in the mountains of Mexico, a group of indigenous Christians lives ostracized from the community that once offered them love and support. Much like the early Christians in Acts, these believers have endured extreme persecution due to their faith. They have been beaten, jailed, and exiled from their homes. Yet with the help of local and international Alliance workers, these persecuted believers have continued to travel great distances to share the love of Christ with the forgotten and unreached.” – The Alliance, November 28, 2022