Unashamed

The 116 Clique came to Manchester on 7th August 2008. During the day the crew took part in the Rock, Rhyme and Reason Roadshow at the Urbis in Manchester. It was a tremendous blessing for all who listened to Lecrae, Shobaraka, Tedashi and Trip Lee blast out massive lyrics that proclaimed the Gospel and challenged Christians to be Unashamed of the Gospel.

Later that evening, the music continued at the event hosted by HistoryMakers. Over 350 people, mostly youth came to hear the message of Unashamed. Based on Romans 1:16, the rappers encouraged the audience to be Unashamed of the Gospel.

Tedashi even spoke about the Chinese House Church believers and the persecution they face. Earlier in the evening, AsiaLink's youth officer gave a short message about World Missions and God's purpose's for the nations–a challenge for believers everywhere to obey the Great Commission.

Lecrae finished the night with an altar call, from Creation to Christ he preached the Gospel. Overall, the whole day saw 10 people come to Christ. Some of which were people with bad drug and alcohol addictions. They discovered the wonderful saving Grace of Jesus!

Later on the 9th August, HistoryMakers held a workshop at the Birmingham Unashamed Conference. Many were challenged to be unashamed of God's purposes and the missions mandate to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

We made many friends and great contacts during the entire event, and we are excited about what God will do through the relationships that were formed. Even Reach Records were interested in connecting with HistoryMakers in the future to send teams into Asia.

Asia's Forgotten Nation

Landlocked between China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Thailand – Laos is in the shadow of her larger neighbours. Approximately the same size as the United Kingdom, the population of Laos is just 6 million. Laos has 138 distinctly different people groups and around 100 languages––Missions' is not easy. To make matters worse, the people are brainwashed by the Communist Government that has been in power since the end of the Vietnam war. On top of that, the main religions of Laos are Buddhism and the oppressive Animism (spirit worship). In society, "Same, Same" is the saying of the Lao people, a reminder of just how apathetic and care-free their approach to life is.


It's not all bad news though. The church in Laos has been steadily growing over the past 50 years. With a dramatic increase in the last 10 as persecution by the Communists has intensified. There are between 100-130,000 believers. Evangelists are taking the Good News to the other people groups that have never heard but they need help, our help. That's why AsiaLink take teams into Laos every year to equip the indigenous Christians with teaching materials, tracts and bibles. Is that something you could do? can you spare two weeks from your holidays to serve inside of this forgotten nation? The great news is that God has never forgotten the peoples of Laos, we can be rest-assured that one day a viable, indigenous church will be established among every tribe and tongue in Laos. Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 7:9 confirms this! Please remember Laos and its unreached people in your prayers. Pray for more workers and for the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to penetrate the demonic strongholds.

Plains, Trains and Automobiles

Just a few days ago, our youth officer returned home to the UK after a 10 day whirlwind tour of Oregon in the US. After flying 5000 miles from Manchester in England to Portland, Oregon – the schedule would prove to be a busy one. The trip would consist of 9 presentation meetings (5 AsiaLink and 4 HistoryMakers), a radio interview and lots of meetings at American Diners like Applebee's! Over 1500 road miles were clocked up and most of Oregon was covered. Including an unscheduled meeting at Corvallis College Campus.

The trip was a success, with lots of teenagers and young adults thoroughly informed and inspired by what God is doing in Asia. North Korea was spoken about the most, most people were shocked and challenged by the situation in that country. China was also an emphasis during the talks as well as the Maldives and Laos. The trip was so successful in fact, that people over in the US are considering the next round of speaking meetings in Portland and other parts of Oregon. Please join with us in praying for wisdom and guidance in this area, as AsiaLink consider what it is the Lord would have us do in the US. Please also pray for the right meetings and contacts to be made in the surrounding States of California and Washington.

Finally, pray that those who saw just how 'white' the harvest field is, would not forget and continue to be stirred by Missions among the unreached of Asia.