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Macau Missions Report

Macau Missions Report. Jerry & Lorraine Huang partnering with Larry and Sarah Ballew, Light for Macau Ministry. Prayer Introduction. China. Economy. Region of great economic wealth “Las Vegas of the Far East” Casinos* Tourism A little over half a million people**

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Macau Missions Report

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  1. Macau Missions Report Jerry & Lorraine Huang partnering with Larry and Sarah Ballew, Light for Macau Ministry

  2. PrayerIntroduction

  3. China

  4. Economy • Region of great economic wealth • “Las Vegas of the Far East” • Casinos* • Tourism • A little over half a million people** • 14.6% employed by restaurants and hotels • 10.3% employed by the gambling industry Venetian of Las Vegas Venetian of Macau

  5. Government • For approximately 500 years, the region was controlled by the Portuguese • In 1999, became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China (like Hong Kong) "We've been watching Hong Kong for nearly two years," says Larry Ballew. "[Although there have been some changes,] they've maintained quite a bit of autonomy and freedom. We're not anticipating many changes in our work." That's good news for Macau. - Tobin Perry, imb.org, December 16th, 1999

  6. Religion and Language • Less than 1% Christian • Majority practice a combination of ancestor worship mixed with Buddhism • Many superstitious beliefs, too

  7. The Ballews • Over 15 years of continued service • Now permanent residents of Macau • Considers Macau, home • Currently outreach pastoral staff at Macau Baptist Church • Offers 6 English classes a week at the church for service industry workers • Ministry of Relational Evangelism • “They will probably forget the English lessons we teach, but it’s the positive relationship experience that they will remember.” – Sarah Ballew

  8. Virginia-California (Va.Ca.) Team

  9. PurposeofTrip To aide the Ballew Family’s English class outreach ministry • Guest teaching • Lead music and games • Class packet distribution • Relational evangelism

  10. First day “God story” We hear a young woman’s voice say at the Hong Kong pier, “Jerry? Lorraine?”

  11. Week 1: Activities in Macau • Passing out English Class packets • Teaching English lessons about • Family • Friendship • Community • Assisting the Fun Night Outreach • Games • Testimony • Message • Sharing Good News • Testimonies

  12. Week 2: Activities in Xinhui • Engineering kites! • Build them with English Camp attendees on Saturday • Fly them on Sunday during picnic • Teaching English lessons • Body • Family • Friendship • Community • Assist in Games and Music • Testimonies

  13. Testimonies Va.Ca. team members each shared their testimonies twice English, Cantonese, Mandarin, O my!

  14. Testimonies Va.Ca. team members each shared their testimonies twice English, Cantonese, Mandarin, O my!

  15. Pieces of the puzzleBrothers and Sisters from Hong Kong Packet Distribution Fun Night VBS

  16. Pieces of the puzzleBrothers and Sisters in Xinhui Steven Emily Audrey Daniel Mr. Kuo Auntie May Kite Making Church Picnic

  17. Church Leaders Pastor Peter - Macau Baptist Church Pastor AuYoung & AuYoung - Xinhui and 3 Streams Christian Church

  18. Jesus and Xinhui In Xinhui • Many Chinese people have never heard of Him. • In our group, 50% had never heard the real Christmas story about Jesus • With the absence of religion and wealth, many hearts are open to hearing about Jesus

  19. Jesus and Macau In Macau “Gong YeSu” … to say that Christians “blabber about nothing important” Some come to church to seek friendship and family Who has been very receptive to the Good News? The mainland Chinese who work in Macau

  20. Lisa’s Faith Story “I don’t need it anymore. I’m like you now, a Christian.” • Lisa, English class restaurant worker Who no longer feels like she needs to wear her protective Buddha charm necklace

  21. Thank you for your Support!- The Huangs

  22. When the non-Jewish outsiders heard this, they could hardly believe their good fortune. All who were marked out for real life put their trust in God—they honored God's Word by receiving that life. And this Message of salvation spread like wildfire all through the region. Acts 13:48-49 The Message Translation

  23. How to Support the Ballews • Pray • The service industry people in Macau have an open heart to the Good News of Jesus • Continued partnership with churches in Xinhui • New season in life as both of their children will be off to college by next summer • Financial • Allen Campbell, USA Support Coordinator 202 Spickard StreetBlacksburg, VA 24060 • More information: light4macau.org

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