"Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation form day to day." Psalms 96:2

During the 1980's, a Hmong pastor with a vision for his own people across SE Asia began recording some simple radio programs. His desire was to make it possible for the hundreds and thousands of Hmong in "closed" countries like Laos, Vietnam, and China to hear the Good News. He learned as he went along and was encouraged at having the chance to air these programs over FEBC.

Who would believe that this simple beginning would eventually lead to one of the largest people movements to Christ during the 20th century? All happening over the radio!

The Tai Dam radio program, on the other hand, has struggled along over the years. In the 1980's, FEBC asked the Tai Dam Christians to come up with some sort of program that they could air two times per week to any Tai Dam listeners. What they did was to read the Scriptures. Later, another pastor took on the work for a time, and finally a team of very committed individuals did the work. However, doing this work over the long term is tiring, difficult to come up with new ideas, and easily explained away as no letters from listeners come in. "Does anyone really listen? Is it worth the cost in terms of time and expense?"

The programs themselves are significant, but more importantly are the tapes/CDs which are a spin off from the programming. Those interested can listen to them as they are able, in groups, meetings, etc. The discipleship teaching is of great value to reinforce the teaching seminars. Minority language programs have been jammed for many years by the Vietnamese government, but new technology is helping the programs be heard and the people are not giving up trying to hear the Good News communicated this way.

Please Pray:

1. That God would raise up one or two Tai Dam workers in Asia to carry on this work. We need people who are called of God, determined to keep on amid difficulties, and creative in writing new programs.

2. God would make a way for more Tai Dam to hear the programs.

3. For creative programs that would attract listeners and give them an interest in the Truth.