
Hi there, Friends!
I just want to say how grateful I am for you. It's just about spring season here, and at our home here, we have these Japanese cherry blossoms starting to bloom. And it just fills my heart with joy after living in Japan and seeing that season year after year.

I recently came back from a 3-week trip for WIM—Women in Ministry. What a privilege to be part of the expanding work God is doing among these beautiful women in Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia! The Lord is definitely raising up the Esthers in these nations who will help to bring Spirit-led change in their churches and communities for the sake of His Kingdom!

Nepal (MNN) — Seventeen U.S. citizens and one citizen from India were detained in Nepal in early February. The accusation? Attempting to convert people to Christianity. The group was in Nepal with 15-day tourist visas and participated in a construction project on a local church. Authorities confiscated their documents for further investigation of the allegations.

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance — for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.”
— Proverbs 1:5-6
Recently, I was browsing some A3’s websites and a few insights stood out to me. These nuggets from the A3 community might be helpful for you as you lead your company, network, or churches.

Nepal (MNN) — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet region last Tuesday, January 7. At least 126 people died and more than 47,000 have had to relocate in the midst of below-freezing temperatures.
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