Today's blessings were more than we could have asked or imagined. The success of ICM church projects in Vietnam is so very gratifying to see, but what moved this team even more was the overflowing joy of the Lord we saw in each one of our partners.

In the face of persecution and oppression, these servants press on like many of us have never before seen. Pastor Thanh Thien An and his congregation built a mother church in 1996, and now have several daughter churches. But none of it came without great sacrifice, including imprisonment. Today, he asks for prayer that the government would end its two-year delay of a building permit for another much-needed church.

Despite it all, this man of God carries a radiance and peace that defy circumstances. And, the same was true of every single brother and sister we visited today.

Please pray for favor and open doors for Pastor Thanh and for all our partners in Vietnam to continue to grow their work, and to overcome all government obstacles.

The Vision Trip team has caught the infectious joy of our Vietnamese friends, and anxiously looking forward to tomorrow's church dedication. Blessings to all!

Carla