Daily Threat of Assassination: Life in the Balance
To be a Christian leader can mean death, pure and simply, whether 2000 years ago or in 2018. Yes, death! This is what a key AFA leader in Nepal is presently faced with – ‘pay $150,000 or die’.
April FiRE newsletter now available
The latest FiRE newsletter for April 2018 is now available and contains lessons from China, India's caste system, young people for Christ in Thailand, hearts on fire in Vietnam, the Easter Gospel from Laos, a killer stalks in Nepal, and a roundup of other mission projects around the world
February FiRE newsletter available
The latest FiRE newsletter for February 2018 is now avialable and contains a special on India’s daily battles, the gift of new life through LSC in Thailand, expanding mission work in Nepal, and a roundup of other mission projects around the world.
December FiRE Newsletter available
Our December newsletter is now available for download. In this issue you can read about the power of the Gospel in Vietnam, an overwhelming trip to Nepal, India remaining our No.1 mission challenge, our 3 education centres across Asia, and many more articles from our mission projects
October newsletter now available
Our October newsletter is now available for download and contains an exploration into India to visit the church of the poor people, the Myanmar goat parade, Australia tilting towards atheism, the face of silent suffering in Indonesia, and latest news from Vietnam, Sabah, Nepal and other mission projects around Asia.
Ten amazing days in Vietnam
I have just spent 10 amazing days ministering in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Vietnam, ELCV. I did this through Asia Focus Australia. How privileged I was that I was asked. I heard the call of God in that invitation and went.
Introducing AFA's new Treasurer - Judy Brauer
My passion has always been for overseas travel – but not the usual touristy stuff. I’d rather get off
the beaten track. I want to see the world through the eyes of real people. There’s no better way to do that than through Asia Focus Australia.
In 2016 I participated in my first overseas mission trip with AFA to Bhutan and Nepal. This was a life changing journey where God spoke to me and said, “You can do more”. To see first-hand the
poverty and need, but then to witness the amazing work of AFA – I was certainly challenged.
August Newsletter now available
Our August newsletter is now available for download and contains a special report from Pakistan of a fate worse than death, an apparently hopeless situation in Sudan, new ways to do mission work in Nepal, and updates from our other mission projects around Asia.
AFA mission presentations in South Australia and Victoria
Pr August Fricke, founder and President of AFA, will be in South Australia and Victoria as the main presenter for "World Mission 2017 - in an Age of ever growing Opposition". Come along to focus in on mission and hear the latest developments of our projects throughout Asia. All are welcome!
South Sudan Famine & Civil War Emergency Relief
Out of a population of 10 million people, more than 300,000 have been killed, nearly a million have fled to the neighbouring countries, and more than a million are displaced internally. Daily untold numbers of people are literally dying of malnutrition and starvation – all because of man’s inhumanity to man as well as nature’s ravages.
Upcoming Nepal trip
Travel with Asia Focus to Nepal in October visiting Kathmandu with an opportunity to take a scenic flight around Mt Everest, truly stunning. Visit Nepal Churches and observe Asia Focus support work, Lutheran Mission Nepal, Transformation Nepal and in Biratnagar the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church.
June newsletter now available
The latest issue of FiRE June 2017 is now available and features articles about the onslaught of today's new 'Age of Me', refreshing church growth in Australia, transforming Nepal with the Gospel, Indonesian religious intolerance, and updates from our other mission projects around Asia..
Itinery for Nepal trip in October
Early planning for the Nepal trip is now in progress and an Itinery and expected costs are now available.
Kickstart a sustained income for those in need
We are aware of 10 absolutely needy congregations in the jungles of Western Myanmar (Burma) that are asking for 2 goats each (he- and she goat). Hopefully these will multiply and provide a source of food and income for the church.
Special donation facility with LLL
Supporters of Asia Focus can now donate their interest on any Lutheran Laypeople’s League account(s) to AFA.
I will sing about Jesus: HE SET ME FREE
I hail from an orthodox Hindu family. Like my forefathers, I worshipped the Hindu gods and godesses, offered sacrifices, visited many temples and for seven years was dancing around the deities at Hindu festivals under the influence of the spirits. I suffered a lot on account of demon possession. I tried my best to deliver myself from this but I could not
Newsletter April 2017
Our April newsletter is now available for download and contains articles about the call for Reformation, new frontiers in China and India, memorable and amazing Nias, growing the kingdom of God in Vietnam, and updates from our other mission projects around Asia.
Growing the Kingdom of God in Vietnam
What could fifteen or so farmers have in common with a fisherman, a builder, a game hunter, a barber, a couple of motorbike fruit-sellers, a man who milks rubber trees, two woodcutters, a factory hand, a motorbike-taxi driver, a former orchardist and a former watchmaker? They are Pastors or preparing Pastors of the fledgling Evangelical Lutheran Church of Vietnam (ELCV).
FiRE February 2017 available
Our February newsletter is now available for download and contains articles about the 10th anniversary celebrations for AFA in Myanmar, a priority on teaching the nations, Pr Steike's ventures in Vietnam, heartbreaking news from tribal Myanmar and Nepal, and updates from our other mission projects around Asia.
FiRE December 2016 available
FiRE No66 - December 2016 has been released featuring articles about a mission to the frontier of Myanmar in aid of the poorest, life in a bucket and a celebration of survival from Liberia, pushing the gospel across borders in Vietnam, leaving a mark on a post-earthquake Nepal, and updates from our other mission projects around Asia.