Heart Like A Fire

Unashamed

2008-08-10T14:55:00.008+01:00

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

2008-03-29T12:52:00.006Z

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

2008-02-24T06:06:00.006Z

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.

Conferences & Contacts

2007-11-22T12:42:00.000Z

Dear friends,
It's been too long since the last post!
God has been doing wonderful things with the HistoryMakers ministry.

The second issue of the Magazine has recently been printed and distributed, which we're excited about. It features articles on unreached peoples, the Judsons, an exclusive interview with Casting Crowns, a in-depth profile on Bhutan and the usual inspiring and heart-rendering stories of Martyr's from the 'Jesus Freaks' book. There's also chance to improve your missionary knowledge with loads of interesting facts and figures from the mission field. We hope you enjoy it! If you haven't already signed up to receive the magazine, go to the HM homepage and click 'join'.

At YouthWorks and Fusion conference's, lots more have joined HM and there have been great opportunities to go and minister to youth groups all across the UK. Please pray that more people in the United Kingdom and Ireland will be open to the challenge of Missions and learn more about how they can be involved via HistoryMakers. The HM video continues to reach more people via YouTube and GodTube – Nearly 13,000 views between them both have been clocked up!

Pray for our Youth officer as he travels to the US in February 08, to minister in some local churches and youth groups in Oregon. Pray that people will be receptive and open to the Great Commission and the awesome challenge of reaching the unreached in Asia. Pray also that good contacts will be made.

AsiaLink is continually moving forward as we work with great contacts all across Asia. Recent staff trips to visit projects have given us further insight in how God is moving among the indigenous people's of Asia and it's a privilege for us to be part of it. It's exciting times and we are thankful that we can pass on the information to you! we're seeing fruits of labor in all the work we are involved in and once again we are extremely grateful to all you for your prayers and support.

Be encouraged, be inspired and if you're not already... be involved!
Warm regards in Jesus

HistoryMakers
(AsiaLink)

Bibles Unbound

2007-08-11T15:56:00.001+01:00

HistoryMakers have the opportunity to make a difference among the Christians of the Persecuted Church, here's how...

Even as you read this, persecuted Christians from around the world are gathering names and addresses from their local communities. These names are then submitted to Bibles Unbound where members have the opportunity to mail New Testaments in the appropriate language directly to the field. This unique program gives you the ability to stand alongside our persecuted brothers and sisters and help create a witness for Jesus Christ in hostile lands right from your own home.

We invite you to read about current ministry operations to the right and consider joining today. For a donation of only $30.00 per month you will receive everything you need to mail 5 New Testaments to individuals in a Restricted Nation. Click here to read more...

Bryn Baptist

2007-06-28T19:02:00.000+01:00

Thanks for all your prayer for the Bryn Baptist meeting; it was possibly the best yet!
The feedback at the end was very positive, with over 20 youngsters signing up for HistoryMakers magazines and e-mail updates. One or two very enthusiastic guys inquired about future short-term mission trips with AsiaLink, that will take place next Spring & Summer.
Anyone else interested in knowing more about short-term opportunities with AsiaLink?
Email me at: historymakers@asialink.co.uk

It would be great to hear from you, what church you go to and what God is doing in your life right now!

in Jesus
His-story-maker

Website goes live

2007-05-31T11:17:00.000+01:00

HistoryMakers

The HistoryMakers Website

is finally live!

After many months designing, tweaking and gathering information, the eagerly awaited site is now accessible in all the world! The main thrust of the site is to inform, develop, inspire and disciple – to the end goal of becoming sold-out for Christ and His heartbeat... Mission. Every aspect of the Great Commission is covered; from download notes on how to witness and evangelize to information on which mis sion agencies you can join or support in reaching the ends of the earth. There are also amazing stories from famous missionaries and martyrs who have given their all for the Gospel. Not forgetting the 'Download Zone' where you will find dynamic wallpapers, sermons and historymakers videos. There is also encouraging pages on real worship and prayer. Check out the 'Giving Zone' and find a quick and easy way to support the work of AsiaLink via text.

We at AsiaLink are hoping you find the website informative, inspiring, challenging, interesting and encouraging; among many other things! Please take time to browse the whole site. If you would like more information or would like someone to come and share at your church or youth group about HistoryMakers; please e-mail historymakers@asialink.org.uk

Go to http://www.historymakers.info/ to see the brand new site.

Enjoy! be informed, be inspired, be involved!

Welcome!

2007-04-30T21:09:00.000+01:00

Welcome to the HistoryMakers blog!

Are you passionate about Jesus? Are you concerned about the world we live in? Does it seem almost impossible to make a difference? It says in Zechariah 4:6 – 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. That's how the HistoryMaker will change the world we live in. What's your passion? What's your burning desire? The web address for this blog, gives the answer as to what the heart of a HistoryMaker is like. Its taken from a passage in the bible, in Jeremiah 20:9 – But if I say, "I will not mention him or speak any more in his name," his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.

Do you feel your passion for Jesus and his Word cannot be shut up inside? Indeed you cannot hold it in? David Crowder sings 'He has set me on fire, I am burning alive, with His breath in my lungs, I am coming undone... and I cannot hold it in – remain composed, Love's taken over me – so I propose... I am letting myself go... You are my joy!' God desires the HistoryMaker to take that 'word' that is in your heart 'like a fire' and spread it ablaze to the lost and perishing of this world. Next-door neighbour?, friend at college? Buddhist monk in Bhutan? God loves them all and they all need to repent and accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. God has called you to take the gospel to the unsaved. Let your 'heart like a fire' spread the Word of God.