In a quiet Hmong village in a restricted country, the Huab Moua* family lived a simple, peaceful life. But when their youngest son, Paj Ntaub,* turned three, everything changed. One evening, his cry pierced through the house. Trembling, he pointed toward an unseen presence, whispering of a dark creature approaching him. Then his small body collapsed. He convulsed, foam gathering at his lips, his eyes half‑closed as if trapped between worlds. His parents could only watch in fear.
Weeks stretched into months. The attacks returned again and again. Desperate, Huab Moua and his wife called every shaman they knew, offering sacrifices and pleading for help. They sought spirit healers, spent
The Reluctant Little Learner
By Sopha Chan, ASAP Field Coordinator
Eight year old Ponleu Kosal lived in a home deeply rooted in Buddhism. He was cared for by his 75‑year‑old grandfather, who held a negative view of Christianity. Because of poverty, Kosal’s mother worked far from home, leaving him in his grandfather’s hands.
Kosal was bright but unmotivated, and every morning became a struggle as his grandfather urged him to
what little they had, and traveled to distant hospitals, but nothing eased their son’s suffering. A year passed under this heavy shadow.
Then everything changed. ASAP church planter
Chavanh Meang* arrived with friends to pray for the family. Seeing Paj Ntaub weak and frightened, they gathered around him and lifted simple, earnest prayers for healing. Slowly, the boy grew calmer. Daily, the group visited the family to read Scripture and pray with them. Within weeks, Paj Ntaub was completely well!
Overjoyed, the parents, along with their children and their grandmother, dedicated their lives to God.
attend school. Though he sometimes obeyed, he did so reluctantly.
When teachers at the ASAP-supported Tmor Kol School learned about his situation, they prayed for him and offered extra encouragement. Kosal still dragged his feet, but slowly, he began to change. His grandfather noticed that the school he once doubted was showing unexpected kindness to his grandson. He approached the teachers to ask how he could help Kosal.
Soon, Kosal began attending more regularly. His grandfather started walking him to school and later joined him for activities and worship services! Now, both grandfather and grandson are asking questions, wanting to understand more about Jesus.
Thank you for helping bring hope to students and their families.
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E Paj Ntaub with his mother.*
E Ponleu Kosal with his teacher.
The Power of One Invitation
By Soe Nay Hsee, WTR Field Secretary
ASAP church planter Hoàng Khôi first met 91 year old Lê Thị Lan in a remote village in a restricted country. When he invited her to church, she was not interested. As a Sunday worshiper, she felt settled in her beliefs. But one question lingered in her mind: “Why do they worship on Saturday?”
Her curiosity led her to attend a Sabbath service, and afterwards she kept coming back! Through Bible studies, her questions turned into conviction. Lê Thị Lan began inviting her family to come with her. One by one, they joined her on Saturdays, studying the Bible and discovering a God who cared for them.
After a year, Lê Thị Lan stood alongside 16 family
A Village Opened to the Gospel
By Colleen Louw, ASAP Communication Coordinator
Thazinchaung Village* in Myanmar may be small, just 50 households, but what God is doing there is remarkable. When ASAP’s church planter, Henry Thet* first shared his burden for this largely Buddhist community, it was clear that a new door for ministry was opening.
Under God’s guidance, medical screenings were provided, healthy living principles were taught, and basic food supplies were distributed in this
members, (almost her entire family), as they were baptized! Their lives are now marked by new peace.
However one challenge remained: her husband. Firm in his traditional beliefs, he resisted and even opposed their decision. Yet the family responded with patience, love, and persistent prayer. For seven months, nothing changed, until one day, he walked into church and asked, “How do you worship your God?” Today, his journey to God continues.
What began with one woman’s simple question has become a powerful testimony to how God is at work, changing hearts and families.
community. These small acts of kindness made a big difference, and trust grew among the villagers.
Then one family came forward with a heavy burden. Their young son was battling blood cancer. But thanks to your generosity, our missionaries were able to walk alongside them, providing treatment assistance, natural remedies, and ongoing care. After experiencing God’s love in word and action, their hearts began to open to the gospel. Soon, the family chose to follow Jesus and were baptized.
Today, the ripple effects from caring for this community are extraordinary. About 75% of the people in Thazinchaung Village have now accepted Jesus as Savior! Though young in their faith, they are eager to grow. Because of your support of ASAP’s Greatest Needs Fund, we were able to provide humanitarian aid, and this community is being changed, one life at a time.
Your gift to the Greatest Need’s Fund helps support local missionaries and provide humanitarian aid. Visit asapministries.org/give.
E Henry Thet with new believers.
E Lê Thị Lan*
To Be Like Jesus
By Darryl Hosford, ASAP President
Ministering to others follows the pattern of Jesus. It is personal work, knowing your community and asking, “What would bless them most? How can I help?” ASAP calls this wholistic ministry: caring for the whole person, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I saw this repeatedly on my recent visit to Southeast Asia. Every local worker, school, and project you support shares God’s love. Everything ASAP does aims to reach the unreached in Southeast Asia.
In Cambodia, I visited church planter You II Socheat, who lives near a conflict zone. During the recent border war, many families
were suddenly displaced. As people fled the conflict, You II Socheat moved toward it, bringing food and relief to those who could not escape. There, I also saw a small thatch roof church filled with 30 newly baptized believers, who gather each week in an area once unreached! ASAP spreads the gospel through practical ministry.
In Thailand, I joined an ASAP medical mission trip of volunteers from the Franktown Seventh day Adventist Church in Colorado. They shared that they were blessed by serving in the US and Thailand. ASAP spreads the gospel through medical mission work.
In Laos, I visited a mission school
where children sang of Jesus’ love. Though open evangelism is restricted, loving service draws hearts to Him. ASAP spreads the gospel through education.
We rejoiced over the 1,427 people who came to Jesus and were baptized in 2025 through the ministry of the 700 ASAP local missionaries. There are still many unreached. Let’s pray, go, and send more workers, following Christ’s method of loving people and then inviting them to follow Him.
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E Franktown Church volunteers served alongside church members in West Thailand.
