HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - “I really want a Bible. I want to learn more!” Praise God for the words An* said recently after some believers shared the Gospel story with him. Such a desire could only come from the prompting … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City January 13, 2014
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - The Lunar New Year or Tet holiday is the most important time of the year for the people of Vietnam. The first day of Tet is on January 31 this year, but the traditions and celebrations will start much … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City January 8, 2014
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - Thank you for your prayers in December for the many opportunities to share the Gospel through the Christmas season. God heard those prayers and has blessed in tremendous ways. Now several thousand families, … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City December 20, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - “I assure you: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces a large crop” (John 12:24). There are many obstacles in the path of those who would be … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City December 3, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - “Last year on December 25, my friend told me she was going to church for Christmas. I didn't really understand and thought it was a bit strange. I'd heard of the holiday before but thought it foreign. Why … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City November 25, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - It's a common sight in this city: a neighborhood restaurant that in the evenings takes on the atmosphere of a bar or nightclub. Scantily clad waitresses hired by beer distributors move from table to table, … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City November 15, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - “Thank you for your prayers for Ho Chi Minh City during our recent Global Day of Prayer. Your prayers are felt as this spiritual battle continues. We have seen new people place their faith in Jesus … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City October 23, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - “What might seem like a chance encounter, we knew of course wasn't. God showed us from the start that He had a plan when He allowed us to meet H. Initially she had many questions, but after several … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City October 8, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - “This Thursday, October 10, 2013, marks our Global Day of Prayer for Ho Chi Minh City. We set it specifically as ‘10/10' to highlight the fact that in this city of 10 million people, a lost person dies and … [Read more...]
CompassionNet Ho Chi Minh City September 17, 2013
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Tet Trung Thu as it is known in Vietnam, is considered to be the second-most-important holiday of the year by many in this country. Often it is seen as the “Children's Holiday,” … [Read more...]