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🙏🏾 Supporting local Christians reaching their communities by demonstrating God’s love in word and deed in South Asia and Myanmar.
Led by Pastor Darpan* in Bangladesh, our local partners recently installed 15 rainwater reserve tanks in communities suffering from extreme water scarcity and flooding.
We are so thankful for the church in Pennsylvania who funded this project!
We are so thankful for the church in Pennsylvania who funded this project!
January 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Led by Pastor Darpan* in Bangladesh, our local partners recently installed 15 rainwater reserve tanks in communities suffering from extreme water scarcity and flooding.
We are so thankful for the church in Pennsylvania who funded this project!
We are so thankful for the church in Pennsylvania who funded this project!
Saroj*, a female missionary in Bangladesh, shares her goals for this new year:
“I want to be devoted in church, to share my learning and knowledge of Christ, and to help the needy people.”
May God strengthen every leader who is beginning the year with a heart to serve.
“I want to be devoted in church, to share my learning and knowledge of Christ, and to help the needy people.”
May God strengthen every leader who is beginning the year with a heart to serve.
January 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Saroj*, a female missionary in Bangladesh, shares her goals for this new year:
“I want to be devoted in church, to share my learning and knowledge of Christ, and to help the needy people.”
May God strengthen every leader who is beginning the year with a heart to serve.
“I want to be devoted in church, to share my learning and knowledge of Christ, and to help the needy people.”
May God strengthen every leader who is beginning the year with a heart to serve.
As we begin this new year, ministry leaders in the Andaman Islands are setting prayerful goals.
“We are planning to start a house church in the far-flung area of Kichad Nallah.” — Adam*
“We are planning to reach 100 new families through personal evangelism.” — Grace*
“We are planning to start a house church in the far-flung area of Kichad Nallah.” — Adam*
“We are planning to reach 100 new families through personal evangelism.” — Grace*
January 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
As we begin this new year, ministry leaders in the Andaman Islands are setting prayerful goals.
“We are planning to start a house church in the far-flung area of Kichad Nallah.” — Adam*
“We are planning to reach 100 new families through personal evangelism.” — Grace*
“We are planning to start a house church in the far-flung area of Kichad Nallah.” — Adam*
“We are planning to reach 100 new families through personal evangelism.” — Grace*
🎄Hope knows no borders. Christmas may look different in South Asia and Myanmar, but the same joy in Jesus’ birth unites us all.
From courageous celebrations to heartfelt outreach, see how believers are living out the love of Christ this season.
Read our December newsletter!
From courageous celebrations to heartfelt outreach, see how believers are living out the love of Christ this season.
Read our December newsletter!
Christmas in South Asia and Myanmar - Harvest Bridge
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December 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🎄Hope knows no borders. Christmas may look different in South Asia and Myanmar, but the same joy in Jesus’ birth unites us all.
From courageous celebrations to heartfelt outreach, see how believers are living out the love of Christ this season.
Read our December newsletter!
From courageous celebrations to heartfelt outreach, see how believers are living out the love of Christ this season.
Read our December newsletter!
"We ask all our believers to invite their neighbors, their relatives, their friends, their co-workers. Then they bring them to the church, and we present a Christmas program they enjoy, and we share Christmas messages to them, and we give some kind of small gifts to them.” -Shalva* and Jandi*
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"We ask all our believers to invite their neighbors, their relatives, their friends, their co-workers. Then they bring them to the church, and we present a Christmas program they enjoy, and we share Christmas messages to them, and we give some kind of small gifts to them.” -Shalva* and Jandi*
"We cook roti. A kind of local bread. Sometimes people started having feasts at home, even 15 days before Christmas. They invite their relatives or friends, and sometimes the neighboring people. Then we have a Christmas celebration in the church."
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"We cook roti. A kind of local bread. Sometimes people started having feasts at home, even 15 days before Christmas. They invite their relatives or friends, and sometimes the neighboring people. Then we have a Christmas celebration in the church."
In Nepal, Christmas is a season of sharing the hope of Christ, at home and in the church.
“During Christmas time, all the Christian’s houses will be full of lights. We exchange gifts.Sometimes we give surprise gifts. (Sometimes I buy surprise gift to Jandi*. She never knows what I'm going to buy!)
“During Christmas time, all the Christian’s houses will be full of lights. We exchange gifts.Sometimes we give surprise gifts. (Sometimes I buy surprise gift to Jandi*. She never knows what I'm going to buy!)
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In Nepal, Christmas is a season of sharing the hope of Christ, at home and in the church.
“During Christmas time, all the Christian’s houses will be full of lights. We exchange gifts.Sometimes we give surprise gifts. (Sometimes I buy surprise gift to Jandi*. She never knows what I'm going to buy!)
“During Christmas time, all the Christian’s houses will be full of lights. We exchange gifts.Sometimes we give surprise gifts. (Sometimes I buy surprise gift to Jandi*. She never knows what I'm going to buy!)
“We celebrated our Christmas in one picnic spot where we got to share good news and show them the concern towards nature in cleaning the surroundings. We sang carols and hosted a meal for the neighbours, where they saw the love of Christ and a peaceful kind of celebration.” -Rinchen*
December 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“We celebrated our Christmas in one picnic spot where we got to share good news and show them the concern towards nature in cleaning the surroundings. We sang carols and hosted a meal for the neighbours, where they saw the love of Christ and a peaceful kind of celebration.” -Rinchen*
In Bhutan, Rinchen* and his community celebrated Christmas by caring for both people and the environment, reflecting Christ’s love in every way.
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In Bhutan, Rinchen* and his community celebrated Christmas by caring for both people and the environment, reflecting Christ’s love in every way.
Priority goes to those who are poor and sick. The church prays for a new vision for the upcoming year. We hold a child gift exchange, and a Christian outreach rally. This will be a joyful session and pastors will visit every home sharing Christmas greetings and taking local prepared cakes.”
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Priority goes to those who are poor and sick. The church prays for a new vision for the upcoming year. We hold a child gift exchange, and a Christian outreach rally. This will be a joyful session and pastors will visit every home sharing Christmas greetings and taking local prepared cakes.”
Christmas with Darpan* in Bangladesh
“Preparation for Christmas begins a week before with wearing new clothes and with good food. Relatives come to visit. There are traditional foods to prepare and serve among the family members including the neighbors’ families, sharing the Christmas joy to all...
“Preparation for Christmas begins a week before with wearing new clothes and with good food. Relatives come to visit. There are traditional foods to prepare and serve among the family members including the neighbors’ families, sharing the Christmas joy to all...
December 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Christmas with Darpan* in Bangladesh
“Preparation for Christmas begins a week before with wearing new clothes and with good food. Relatives come to visit. There are traditional foods to prepare and serve among the family members including the neighbors’ families, sharing the Christmas joy to all...
“Preparation for Christmas begins a week before with wearing new clothes and with good food. Relatives come to visit. There are traditional foods to prepare and serve among the family members including the neighbors’ families, sharing the Christmas joy to all...
It costs just $10 to provide essential relief to one family. Thank you to all those who have donated to this effort. You can give today to help a family in the GATE community by contributing to our disaster relief fund here: harvestbridge-bloom.kindful.com?campaign=130...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It costs just $10 to provide essential relief to one family. Thank you to all those who have donated to this effort. You can give today to help a family in the GATE community by contributing to our disaster relief fund here: harvestbridge-bloom.kindful.com?campaign=130...
Over the weekend we shared with you about the devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which resulted in widespread flooding. 750 families connected to Gypsy and Tribal Empowerment have been displaced. Priya* is already at work distributing critical supplies to the gypsy and tribal communities.
December 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Over the weekend we shared with you about the devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, which resulted in widespread flooding. 750 families connected to Gypsy and Tribal Empowerment have been displaced. Priya* is already at work distributing critical supplies to the gypsy and tribal communities.
" . . . the gypsy children share about Christmas celebrations in their classrooms.” -Priya*
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
" . . . the gypsy children share about Christmas celebrations in their classrooms.” -Priya*
Christmas in the GATE community in India is a time to care for those in need and celebrate with joy.
“We buy and give new clothes to the gypsy community people, to widows and abandoned people. During Christmas, gypsy people eat and drink special food. Many of them come closer to Jesus . . .
“We buy and give new clothes to the gypsy community people, to widows and abandoned people. During Christmas, gypsy people eat and drink special food. Many of them come closer to Jesus . . .
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Christmas in the GATE community in India is a time to care for those in need and celebrate with joy.
“We buy and give new clothes to the gypsy community people, to widows and abandoned people. During Christmas, gypsy people eat and drink special food. Many of them come closer to Jesus . . .
“We buy and give new clothes to the gypsy community people, to widows and abandoned people. During Christmas, gypsy people eat and drink special food. Many of them come closer to Jesus . . .
Please also pray for Priya, the GATE ministry leader, as she works tirelessly to care for those impacted.
➡️ Give to our disaster relief fund at harvestbridge.org/2020/09/21/d...
and help bring hope and practical support in this time of need.
➡️ Give to our disaster relief fund at harvestbridge.org/2020/09/21/d...
and help bring hope and practical support in this time of need.
Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation - Harvest Bridge
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December 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Please also pray for Priya, the GATE ministry leader, as she works tirelessly to care for those impacted.
➡️ Give to our disaster relief fund at harvestbridge.org/2020/09/21/d...
and help bring hope and practical support in this time of need.
➡️ Give to our disaster relief fund at harvestbridge.org/2020/09/21/d...
and help bring hope and practical support in this time of need.
750 families connected to GATE (Gypsy and Tribal Empowerment) have been displaced. Each family is in urgent need of basic supplies. It costs just $10 to provide essential relief to one family: Rice, milk, and bread for three days, a blanket, candle + matches, and a small first aid kit.
December 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
750 families connected to GATE (Gypsy and Tribal Empowerment) have been displaced. Each family is in urgent need of basic supplies. It costs just $10 to provide essential relief to one family: Rice, milk, and bread for three days, a blanket, candle + matches, and a small first aid kit.
Urgent Prayer Request 🙏
Please join us in praying for the people of Chennai, India, especially the vulnerable gypsy and tribal communities, who have been greatly impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in widespread flooding.
Please join us in praying for the people of Chennai, India, especially the vulnerable gypsy and tribal communities, who have been greatly impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in widespread flooding.
December 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Urgent Prayer Request 🙏
Please join us in praying for the people of Chennai, India, especially the vulnerable gypsy and tribal communities, who have been greatly impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in widespread flooding.
Please join us in praying for the people of Chennai, India, especially the vulnerable gypsy and tribal communities, who have been greatly impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in widespread flooding.
“On the eve of Christmas, we presented the message of Christ's birth and the redemption that comes with it. We, together with our church members, presented the gospel via music, dance, and miming, as well as the Christmas gospel message with the people.” ~Manu*, Andaman Islands
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“On the eve of Christmas, we presented the message of Christ's birth and the redemption that comes with it. We, together with our church members, presented the gospel via music, dance, and miming, as well as the Christmas gospel message with the people.” ~Manu*, Andaman Islands
"This has been a long-time dream for us, and now it’s finally coming true. I thank God for all His strength and blessings upon our tribal families. I am truly happy and grateful to serve as a minister for our people. Please keep us in your prayers and pray that everything goes smoothly.”
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"This has been a long-time dream for us, and now it’s finally coming true. I thank God for all His strength and blessings upon our tribal families. I am truly happy and grateful to serve as a minister for our people. Please keep us in your prayers and pray that everything goes smoothly.”
We are celebrating with Priya and her Gypsy and Tribal Empowerment (GATE) ministry this week:
“Good news! There has been an official announcement that [a community] of gypsy families will receive their Patta papers [land ownership papers]. All 148 families are included. . .
“Good news! There has been an official announcement that [a community] of gypsy families will receive their Patta papers [land ownership papers]. All 148 families are included. . .
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are celebrating with Priya and her Gypsy and Tribal Empowerment (GATE) ministry this week:
“Good news! There has been an official announcement that [a community] of gypsy families will receive their Patta papers [land ownership papers]. All 148 families are included. . .
“Good news! There has been an official announcement that [a community] of gypsy families will receive their Patta papers [land ownership papers]. All 148 families are included. . .
For the ministry partners in Myanmar, as we all celebrate in different ways, pray that this Christmas season be a chance of joy. When they have peace, the trials, sorrow, sadness, difficulties, this will be a real joy as we celebrate Christmas.”
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For the ministry partners in Myanmar, as we all celebrate in different ways, pray that this Christmas season be a chance of joy. When they have peace, the trials, sorrow, sadness, difficulties, this will be a real joy as we celebrate Christmas.”
Christmas with Pastor Thang* in Myanmar
“We decorate our house, and we have Christmas singing. There's a song called “I miss my home during Christmas.” [The children] love to sing it, because they are away from home. I remember in the past, when things were more open, carol singing in the car...
“We decorate our house, and we have Christmas singing. There's a song called “I miss my home during Christmas.” [The children] love to sing it, because they are away from home. I remember in the past, when things were more open, carol singing in the car...
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Christmas with Pastor Thang* in Myanmar
“We decorate our house, and we have Christmas singing. There's a song called “I miss my home during Christmas.” [The children] love to sing it, because they are away from home. I remember in the past, when things were more open, carol singing in the car...
“We decorate our house, and we have Christmas singing. There's a song called “I miss my home during Christmas.” [The children] love to sing it, because they are away from home. I remember in the past, when things were more open, carol singing in the car...
🎧 Listen to hear more about ministry on the ground in Myanmar.
💝 Give today to help support the work of Pastor Pan* and the ministry leaders in Myanmar who are not giving up on their call to care for the refugees in their communities.
💝 Give today to help support the work of Pastor Pan* and the ministry leaders in Myanmar who are not giving up on their call to care for the refugees in their communities.
Pastor Pan* and the Refugees in Myanmar Podcast - Harvest Bridge
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November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🎧 Listen to hear more about ministry on the ground in Myanmar.
💝 Give today to help support the work of Pastor Pan* and the ministry leaders in Myanmar who are not giving up on their call to care for the refugees in their communities.
💝 Give today to help support the work of Pastor Pan* and the ministry leaders in Myanmar who are not giving up on their call to care for the refugees in their communities.
This podcast was created before the TPS termination status was announced. Our co-country director, Pastor Pan* shares examples from just the past month of how unsafe it really is, and how he and his ministry are responding.
Pastor Pan* and the Refugees in Myanmar Podcast - Harvest Bridge
harvestbridge.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This podcast was created before the TPS termination status was announced. Our co-country director, Pastor Pan* shares examples from just the past month of how unsafe it really is, and how he and his ministry are responding.