by Colleen Louw, ASAP Development/PR Coordinator

In a village in a communist country in Southeast Asia, God is at work through Yu A Lav, a 29-year-old father of two and dedicated ASAP church planter. In this village, most couples marry before the age of 18, and smoking and drinking are everyday habits. Married at 16, Yu A Lav knows the challenges of his people.

Yu A Lav’s days are filled with visiting with the villagers, studying the Bible, and farming. In June, he courageously planned an evangelistic meeting. Though the government refused his request for permission, Yu A Lav was determined to run the program. For five days before the meetings, and each day during the meetings, he and his church members covered the entire program in prayer.

When the meetings began, heavy rain poured down, flooding roads and making them impassable. What looked like an obstacle turned into a miracle! The local officers, unable to enter the village, could not stop the program. Instead, many young people came to listen, and as they gained an understanding of Bible teachings, their lives were changed!