December passed quickly through Christmas holiday activities, but also with encouragements from above. A few listeners requested a copy of the Bible and replied “they got it.” Their requests arrived in response to the Bible offer we posted in our daily radio programs and on our Chinese website. They are so happy and thankful to have their own Bibles. Some said that they want to cherish it by studying the Bible seriously. Please pray for helps to understand God’s word on their behalf and for our relationship with these listeners.
We believe in the power of Jesus’ gospel and God’s word, which are the main cause of our salvation and life transformation. That is why, besides the Bible offer, we are preparing the audio Bible in Mandarin Chinese. Lord willing, we hope to complete recording the entire Chinese Bible by the end of Spring 2020. We have produced the audio New Testament few years ago, and the Old Testament recording project is now progressing into the Books of the Prophets. We pray humbly that God enables us to provide that, if a Chinese desires, he or she could listen to God’s word anytime and wherever the person is through World Christian Broadcasting.
Listeners’ responses this year encouraged us beyond just the quality of our programming. Some listeners see us as experts in marriage and parenting. Their comments point out the excellent staff God has prepared for this ministry. The sheer delight listeners felt while they listened to our program indicates that we are on the right track. Some listeners have been introducing our radio station to their family and friends. We are humbled that these listeners like us and share what we have to offer with others. We thank God for every one of our listeners, and each correspondence, with the affirmation they bring.
We did not achieve these by ourselves. The Lord has sent helpers in December and throughout the year of 2019. Professional family therapists and marriage counselors provided their expertise. Church members participated in doing interviews and writing scripts for us. Our board members and the administrative staff shared stories of their walks with the Lord. The Chinese Churches in Singapore and in Nashville generously support our ministry financially. Prayer warriors faithfully and tirelessly presented our needs to the Lord on our behalf. We believe that God has answered many of their requests.
We sincerely thank God for all serving opportunities. It is Him who empowers us to do what we do. To Him be all the glory! Yet, there is one special person we are grateful for, our brother Edward Short. He gave thirty-six years of his life to World Christian Broadcasting, preparing us well and setting good foundation upon which we could continue serving Chinese listeners. We continue thanking him.
And, we thank you too for your prayers and your interest in our work. May God bless you and your family!
