“The MKs of Asian missionaries have been unwittingly neglected, because many of us Asians felt that we should sacrifice ourselves and our family for the Lord and our ministry.”
This sad truth of the history of neglect of Asian MKs is addressed in this book with suggestions for how to change the patterns that have begun. With a look at the personal stories of Asian MKs and the development of better MK care, there is hope in the unfinished stories told. With fun anecdotes as well as a deeper look at finding identity in Christ, this is a wonderful book not only for Asian MKs but for all MKs and those who care about them.
This book has five parts:
- Biblical Sharing on MK Care
- MK Stories
- Development of MK Care
- MKs in MK Care
- MKs Advocating for MKs
I was unable to find an online seller of this book but you can contact the publisher at tck.sgp@gmail.com and they may be able to help you find a copy. If someone finds an online seller of this book, please let me know and I will add it here.
Part of the Trailblazer series, this is the story of Joy Ridderhof of Gospel Recordings written from the perspective of Alastair Sutherland, son of Scottish missionaries on the Philippine island of Palawano in 1949. Alastair’s parents have longed for years to give the gospel to the local tribespeople in their own language, but since it is not written they do not have a way to do this. Then Alastair reads about Joy Ridderhof who with her portable recording machine makes records of the gospel message in tribal languages. The family is excited when Miss Ridderhof agrees to come to their island, especially because Alastair’s friend, Lastani, is chosen to translate. But when a series of problems jeopardizes both the making of the recordings and Alastair’s long-awaited trip to Manila to begin boarding school, Alastair finds it hard to follow Joy’s advice to view the roadblocks as “good rejoicing practice.”
Reading level: age 8-12 years
The bear family plans to move to the Philippines to tell people about Jesus. Brothers Stanley and Harold feel differently about the move – Harold is excited, while Stanley is sad about leaving his home, friends and grandparents. Talking it over with him mom helps though and the brothers go through the important rituals of saying goodbyes. A good discussion starter for young children. This book is very difficult to find online but is available from the author. Find Roger Dyer, MK Merimna on LinkedIn to request it.
Reading level: age 6-9 years
