This is an archive of blog articles from ACM’s early years. Currently, we keep followers updated via Facebook posts — but we still wanted to keep this treasure trove of older content available (warning: its formatting may be less than ideal due to importing from an old page format).
Teachers Ma Soe & Kono Sow Hope in Remote Villages
By Teacher Ma Soe (an ACM elementary teacher in Rahkine State of Myanmar) I want to write about the purpose of teaching the children. I want very much to teach them to become good citizens and good leaders of both the Kingdom of God and in Myanmar. I want them to know that there is always hope for the
Courtney — A Prequel
Missionary Intern Coutney Prater has returned home from 10 amazing weeks in Myanmar. She has written several posts about her experience, and for those following her blog, you may be interested in the prequel -- an amazing 10 day experience in Myanmar last December. Here's the first of those entries... December 6, 2013 By Courtney
Is Anyone Out There Listening?
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar This week has not been good for me. Let me explain why: (1) I have poison ivy-like symptons from head to toe and I have been given different types of medicine all week that has not helped in the slightest way. I have had to stay in my room for
Myanmar Time and a Lisu Wedding
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar "Myanmar time" is a phrase used to basically say.. whatever time it happens, it happens. It is very different and sometimes difficult for me to accept. Because in America, time is respected (for the most part).That being said, my American buttons were pushed this morning starting at 7:00am
Naming My First Human
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar So you are wondering about the human I named huh? Yes,...he is 5 feet, 11 inches, 175 lbs, 26 years old and his name is Matthew! His real name is Ye Zaw Dew, however he wanted a bible name and asked me to pick one. I love the
Myanmar Community Development Center
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar This clinic update is written with the help of Joana Jones, Josiah and myself. Joana sent information via email of the overall clinic, focus', treatment, trainings and purpose. Last December Joana, Eric, Brad, and Todd, Josiah and I visited the empty lot where the Myanmar Community Development Center would be built. Finally, this past
Eating a Myanmar Mango
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar Like I said, this week has been lonely without the kids. But today I had a really good day with my friend James. He works at the store next to my house, and speaks a little English, so we have became pretty good friends this past month. Anyways
Downtown at the Water Festival
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar Josiah planned a day for us to venture into the city to see the madness that was taking place during the annual Water Festival. We hired a driver for the day ($50) to drive us to different locations to get the full experience. It is weird to think
Water Festival — A Week Without the Kids
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar This is the week of the Water Festival (therefore every business is shut down all week...including the internet shop) Not much has happened these last couple days because all the kids have been at Vacation Bible School at the local Christian University (Eastern Bible Institute). I don't mean
Cobra Eggs — Not Easter Eggs!
By Courtney Prater, Missionary Intern to Myanmar Simon wanted to show me his rice field the other day so we ventured out there to find a group of guys staring at a mysterious lump of whatever. It was Cobra eggs! About 20 of them. Me- "So we are going to smash them right??" Simon-