News & Stories

For over 120 years the story of The Alliance has been proclaimed. But not just our story — this is the story of a man that walked the earth over 2000 years ago and changed the hearts of His people.

Jesus is the foundation of our stories; the news we tell is good because He is the Good News. A global flavor is found in our stories because we are all over the world. And as you read some of the stories below, take a moment to reflect on what God is doing through His people around the world. Take a moment to consider how the vision of a few has circled the globe. And take one more moment to consider how Jesus might want you to be a part of this great story! If you have a story you would like to share, email us and perhaps we will publish it on this Web site!

Headlines

Alliance Layman Killed in Haiti Mission

February 8, 2010

Alliance layman John Ward was killed February 4 when the helicopter he was piloting crashed into a mountain in western Dominican Republic. Ward’s copilot and owner of the aircraft, James Jolove, also died. 
The two men were en route to Haiti with medical supplies when the accident occurred. “I had talked to John just days after [...]

Renaissance Doctor

February 1, 2010

Dr. Tim Bartholomew provides an update on Aminatou, a former patient that he and his wife, Huyen, operated on in Cameroon last year.

U.S. Alliance Haitians Remember Loved Ones

Alliance Haitians held a memorial for loved ones who were lost in the January 12 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti. U.S. Alliance leaders spoke at the event, offering hope and help.

Featured Story: An Unexpected Blessing

By Ed and Sue Danneker, serving in Thailand

Our church’s next-door neighbor, Nee, has been on the hearts of all of our church members for the last year. The small restaurant she owns is right next to our building, and she has warmly welcomed the congregation. One evening last month, Nee was ready—she prayed to receive Christ as her Savior.

Probably everyone in the church had witnessed to Nee at some point in time. But it was Noi Na’s consistent testimony and friendship over the past year that helped Nee feel free to explore Christianity and ask many questions about the Lord.

A Bold Request

Nee grew up in poverty and was unable to complete school beyond second grade. Then she helped her relatives with their food stalls and small shops until she married and had her own family. She always told us she could not read. After she became a Christian, her first prayer request was that she would be able to read and understand the Bible. And God answered!

Nee went home that evening with her new Bible, opened it up, and was amazed that she could actually read it. She told us the next day that she had never been able to read before. She had often tried reading other things over the years, but the words made no sense. Now, she is eagerly studying the Bible with Sue and wants to read everything herself.

It is amazing to see Nee read better each day and understand what she reads. Because Nee doesn’t write, Sue fills in the discipleship book for Nee so she can review the lessons later.

Learn More

Check out Alliance work in Thailand.

What You Can Do

Pray that Nee will grow strong in her faith and that her entire family will come to saving faith in Jesus.

Help keep Alliance workers such as Ed and Sue Danneker on the field. Donate now to Alliance Great Commission Ministries.

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