Friends and family,

I hope you’re enjoying the days as they begin growing longer, and for the most part turn warmer after the extremely cold nights of winter. It can even be a bit chilly this time of year in the countries where The Global Missionary serves. February nights in Nepal dip into the 30s then soar to the mid-70s by late afternoon. With only a few hours of electricity each day and thin walls, it can be quite a challenge to heat a room at one point, only to need to open the windows by noon!

I am especially looking forward to the month of March, not just for a little more warmth, but because I will travel to Nepal and Thailand with the goal of laying the foundations of a field training and discipleship program. While there are at least limited opportunities in the capital of Kathmandu for young men and women to study Scripture and train to be church planters, evangelists and more, there is practically no opportunity for continued training once outside the capital, nor is there much hope for those called to the Lord’s work who live outside the city.

I know in my heart that God is raising up people to share His message of love and salvation for those trapped in bondage to false gods and demons. I have personally witnessed the offerings to stone statues believed to hold the keys to freedom. This is no life, and you and I know that in the end it leads only to death. But I’ve also talked with men and women willing to risk their lives for the Gospel. This is the key!

Many of these students are now studying at the Nepal Baptist Theological Seminary in Kathmandu. As I mentioned the last time I wrote, The Global Missionary is the only means of U.S. support to the college, where as many as 50 students are relying on us to raise more than $1,500 a month to keep the seminary open.

I also told you about the Abba House, where another two dozen children without parents will need us to help offset daily costs of food, schooling and personal needs. Currently, we are trying to raise an additional $600 in emergency funds to cover the costs of necessary vehicle repairs at the orphanage. Please consider helping us meet this one-time need.

If you haven’t yet, look for us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theglobalmissionary for more updates and news. You can even find us on Twitter! Search for TGMWorldwide and follow us. Yes, we know what you’re thinking. Twitter? But we’re just as important as that athlete or politician that you currently follow, and probably just as crazy, except that we’re crazy for God!

Please give prayer and thought to whether you can help us spread the Gospel to those who need it most: the unreached. In these countries, where a Bible can cost less than $3 or a Bible tract only a few cents, a few dollars goes a long way.

If you want to specifically support the Abba House or bible college, please indicate on the memo line of your check.

In closing, I wish you a very warm and blessed month ahead.

See you soon!

Christopher

TGM President