The throng of Asian faces in this photo--taken at the "Empowered 21 Asia Congress"--reflects the explosive growth of the Christian church on this continent. One speaker estimated that 5-7 percent of the "youth in China" now express faith in Christ. We are praying, worshipping and learning side by side with believers from Vietnam, Malaysia, China (perhaps you can see the Chinese flag in the crowd) Singapore, India, Indonesia--our host country-- and many others.
One of the day's highlights was a prayer of unity and forgiveness for the many issues that have divided the East and the West in the past. We proclaimed together that it is the church--through the anointing and favor of the Holy Spirit--that will bring healing and unity to our countries in the 21st century.
"How good and how pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity."
Amen. We are meeting many believers, brethren for the very first time here in Asia's "Ring of Fire."
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