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Burma Training

ABC Growth in Myanmar

We had the chance while in Myanmar to visit a house church during their weekly ABC class. ABC Bible Curriculum is a 2-year program that we use to train believers, making them strong in their faith and preparing them to share the Word of God with others. Like the parable…

World Compassion StaffApril 14, 2016

Burma Church Planting Training

The Dawn of a New Era

On May 2nd of 2008, the beautiful nation of Myanmar (also called Burma) was hit by the deadly Cyclone Nargis. More than 138,000 people were killed and 2 million were left homeless. The task of rebuilding the nation was daunting. We did not know exactly what God had in store…

World Compassion StaffMarch 31, 2016

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Take an Inside Look at World Compassion

As the Church, we are the vessel that co-labors with God to deliver the loving and hope-filled message of Jesus Christ to the world. Our mission at World Compassion is to equip and train the local indigenous church living in hostile and restricted environments around the world to reach their…

World Compassion StaffAugust 24, 2015

Burma Church Planting Spiritual Development Training

Burma Update

EQUIPPING LEADERS… This spring we celebrated the first graduating class of 40 students from the new World Compassion Ministry Training Center (MTC) in southern Burma (Myanmar). Our mission is to help train and equip the local church in the nations where we work, and this new training program…

World Compassion StaffJuly 16, 2015

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2015 Game Plan

I don’t know about you, but the World Compassion team has already hit the ground running in 2015. Before we get too far into the New Year, we want to take a moment to celebrate our accomplishments in 2014 and set our expectations for the year ahead. (more…)

World Compassion StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Burma Raising Orphans

All Things New

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” - II Corinthians 5:17 The New Year is always a time of reflection and change. We all want change and growth in our lives, but much of this change…

World Compassion StaffJanuary 5, 2015

Burma Raising Orphans

From abandoned to chosen.

No one can care for all 1.6 million orphans in Burma, but anyone can make a difference in the life of one child. In November, I had the incredible chance of witnessing one of our children meet her sponsor for the very first time. (more…)

Jason LawDecember 19, 2014

Burma Church Planting Training

Culture Shock

As I stood with around 100 church planters in Burma just a few weeks ago, it hit me hard that we were “playing from behind.” These men looked tired with ragged, old clothes on their worn bodies, but there was a hunger that I had not seen. As we visited,…

World Compassion StaffJuly 14, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

Feeling Chosen

Can you imagine living in a brand new place as an 11-year-old, where everything is unfamiliar to you? Trying to adjust to a new environment, new schedule, and new family... You can recognize all of these changes are good, but you feel a little overwhelmed by it all. You are…

World Compassion StaffMay 30, 2014

Raising Orphans Spiritual Development

Be Like Jesus

It's easy for us to get caught in our daily lives, the routine where our schedules are built around tasks that accomplish objectives and ultimately put us in a place of success. America is the land of opportunity. If you can dream it you can achieve it. I love America…

World Compassion StaffMarch 18, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

When the Questions Come

Just a few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to open our brand new orphanage in Burma. In the 10 years I have officially been on staff at World Compassion, it's one of the most fulfilling projects I've been a part of. As you may imagine, building a structure like…

Jason LawFebruary 21, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

Boat Seller

He stopped his education after the 8th grade because he failed an exam. Now he is married and is selling materials (bubble blowers) on the ferry to support his life. He has no aspiration for the future. (more…)

Burmese NationalFebruary 20, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

Filling the Home with Love

Just a few weeks ago, as we celebrated the grand opening of our new orphanage in Burma, we were reminded of the harsh reality children face in this country. Moe Moe Aye, a four year old little girl, was recently sold by her grandmother who lost hope in trying to…

Jason LawFebruary 13, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

Tobacco Merchant Girl

I dropped out of school at grade 10. I failed my math exam. Selling tobacco does not make much. (more…)

Burmese NationalFebruary 6, 2014

Burma Raising Orphans

Mother of Nine

My parents could not afford to send me to school. I started selling fruit when I was a child. (more…)

World Compassion StaffJanuary 16, 2014

Spiritual Development

Joy To The World

When I think of the expression "Joy To The World," I think (more…)

World Compassion StaffDecember 23, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Now I Will Have My Own Bed!

Saw Kant Way Tun is one of three children in our new orphanage that has been fully sponsored. We knew how much this care meant to Kant Way Tun when he told us how excited he was for his new bed: “I am told I will have my own bed.…

World Compassion StaffNovember 15, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Saw Le Bwe

Age: 12 Favorite color: White Favorite animal: Cat Favorite activity: Sweeping the floor Dream job: Pastor (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 7, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Naing Zaw Latt

Age: 12 Dream job: Principal or teacher Favorite color: Red Favorite activity: Football Favorite food: Fried water crest (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 7, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Orphanage Progress

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World Compassion StaffNovember 6, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Hnin Thiri Paing

Age: 12 Favorite color: White Favorite food: Beef Favorite animal: Small white puppies Favorite subject in school: Math Wants to be an: Engineer (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 6, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

That July Moe

Favorite color: Red Favorite food: Chicken Favorite activity: Studying Name means: July Rain Dream job: Doctor Siblings in Orphanage: Kant Way Tun (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 6, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Thin Hla Zaw

Age: 13 Favorite animal: Cat Favorite food: Water crest Dream job: Teacher (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 5, 2013

Burma Raising Orphans

Hse Hse Htoo

Age: 11 Favorite color: White Favorite animal: Rabbit Favorite food: Chicken Favorite activity: Skipping rope and getting up early to pray before helping with the chores Dream job: Teacher (more…)

Burmese NationalNovember 4, 2013