Home Missions leaders have been praying for some time regarding a new church vision cast by EFM Missionary John Vanlal during their last deputation visit to America. The greater Kansas City area is home to a large settlement of Asian refugees, including the Nepali and Bhutani nationals. Some of these displaced people represent the Godly community transferred from the Friends ministry efforts of John and Sangi Vanlal in Nepal. Our previous connections between these beautiful people, include potential refugee pastors desiring to plant Friends Churches in our region. Since building relationships previously with the Nepalese community in Kansas City, KS, by way of Georgina Tiak, the Vanlal’s daughter, a recent contact with her now has a more urgent message. She tells us that Pastor D.B. Lama and his family have arrived in Houston, TX where their short-term plan is for them to begin completing residency requirements and searching for more permanent plans for their future. The call on Pastor D.B.’s life is to continue in ministry with the Friends Church, and he comes highly recommended by John Vanlal.
We know that Jesus Himself was a refugee as a child, and then as He entered adult ministry, there are multiple examples where He demonstrated His love, compassion, and became actively involved with those who appeared to be outcasts and the marginalized of society. Please pray for the Holy Spirit’s work in drawing these ones unto the Father. Also pray for this dear family as they adjust to their new culture, new language, and living quarters. Pray for God’s leading in future connections with Pastor DB and others. Then pray that we as His servants may be found faithful. Praying with you!
– Randy Littlefield, Associate Superintendent of Multiplication Ministries
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