United in Mission, the Gospel Moves On | 同心同行，福音不止

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” - Acts 1:8

Before Jesus ascended, He promised that the world would see His redemptive power through His followers. Today, in 2025, we are witnessing the fulfillment of that promise. Living Hope continues to pursue its vision—to become a bridge connecting churches in different countries, enabling them to share resources, experiences, and wisdom. In every situation we encounter, we see God personally leading His people and expanding His kingdom.

The first half of 2025 has been marked by both challenges and moments of grace. Through hardship and opportunity, God is refining our faith and broadening our vision. Conflict and persecution remain major challenges faced by the global Church. According to Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List, over 380 million Christians—one in every seven—suffer from severe persecution and discrimination. Regionally, one in five believers in Africa and as many as two in five in Asia face persecution for their faith. For us, these numbers became especially real over the past year: we walked alongside our partners in Asia through difficult times. We continued to witness the unwavering faith of our friends in Ukraine under the shadow of war. Their faith has not been destroyed; rather, it has been refined like gold in the fire. With renewed determination, they bless the vulnerable and the afflicted.

Their example also deeply challenges and inspires those of us who live in relative comfort in North America: Where is the battle line for God’s kingdom? And in which community can we shine the light of Jesus’ hope?

Meanwhile, the opportunities ahead are just as exciting. In Honduras, our reach has extended into new regions, and the mission team that traveled in May has already borne fruit. In just eight days, the team visited four local churches and, together with them, served about 400 children, offering medical care, haircuts, snacks, singing, games, and Vacation Bible School. They also shared the gospel with 900 inmates in a local prison, and nearly 90 made decisions to receive salvation. This summer, five more short-term mission teams are preparing to depart, continuing to ignite the flame of missions and bless even more families.

We are filled with gratitude as we witness God at work in every situation, and our hearts rejoice to share His marvelous works with you. In this newsletter, we invite you to look back on the footprints of grace from the past six months:

Field Highlights – First-hand updates from the countries we serve
Stories of Grace – Testimonies of lives that have been touched
Looking Ahead – Goals and prayer points for the second half of 2025

Thank you for your continued reading, prayers, and partnership. Your quiet devotion turns distant needs into neighborly care, and unfamiliar names into familiar friends. Because of your giving and your prayers, we can cross borders and proclaim God’s love and mighty works.

“但圣灵降临在你们身上，你们就必得着能力；并要在耶路撒冷、犹太全地和撒玛利亚，直到地极，作我的见证。”—— 使徒行传 1:8

在耶稣升天前，祂应许世人将藉着祂的跟随者看到祂救赎的大能。如今，在2025年，我们正在见证这个应许的实现。新希望正不断朝着它的异象前行——成为一座桥梁，连接各地的教会，使他们能够共享资源、经验与智慧。在我们所经历的每一处境中，我们都看见神亲自带领祂的子民，扩张祂的国度。

2025年上半年充满了挑战与恩典。神藉着困境与机遇，操练我们的信心，拓展我们的眼界。冲突与逼迫依旧是全球教会所面临的重大挑战。根据“敞开的门”发布的2025年《世界守望名单》，全球有超过3.8亿基督徒（每七人中就有一人）正遭受严重的迫害与歧视。若按地区划分，非洲每五位信徒中就有一人，亚洲更高达每五位中有两人因信仰受到逼迫。对我们而言，这些数字在过去一年里变得格外真实：我们陪伴亚洲的伙伴经历艰难岁月，也持续关注乌克兰朋友在战争阴影下的信仰坚守。他们的信仰并未被摧毁，反而在烈火中炼成精金，带着更坚定的心志去祝福弱势群体与困苦者。他们的榜样也深深激励着我们这些在北美相对安逸的人：为神国争战的界线在哪里？我们又能在哪个社区点亮耶稣的盼望之光？

与此同时，前方的机会也令人振奋。在洪都拉斯，我们的影响力拓展到了新地区，五月出访的宣教团队已经结出果实。在短短八天内，团队探访了当地的四间教会，并与他们一起服事了约400名孩童，提供医疗、理发、点心、唱歌、游戏和暑期圣经学校。他们也向当地监狱的900位狱友传讲福音，其中有近90位决志，接受救恩。今年夏天我们还有五支短宣队即将启程，继续点燃宣教之火，祝福更多家庭。

我们满怀感恩，因看见神在不同处境中亲自动工；也满心喜乐，能够与您一同见证祂奇妙的作为。本期通讯，我们邀您一同回顾这六个月的恩典脚踪：

前线速报  – 来自我们服事国家的第一手动态
恩典集锦  – 生命被触动的见证
展望未来  – 2025年下半年的目标与代祷事项

感谢你们一直以来的阅读、代祷与同行。你们默默的摆上 让遥远的需要变成近邻的关爱，也让陌生的名字成为熟悉的朋友。因为您的奉献与祷告，我们得以跨越国界，去传扬神的爱和作为。

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