OM World News

How is God transforming lives and communities through the work of OM around the world? Check out the very latest stories and start praying for the world!

Out of the Mud
28-Apr-2009 - Angola

Armando asks for help at the OM base after getting his car stuck in the mud, an event that introduces him to God's love.

Amazing Grace Released
28-Apr-2009 - Caucasus

A lead musician writes about his concert experience and the spiritual release that was felt even backstage.

Mission-net 2009
28-Apr-2009 - International

About 2,600 young Europeans participated in the first-ever mission-net, a Youth Mission Congress, held 8-13 April. OM, along with 155 other European mission organisations, challenged participants to discover their place in world missions. Join us for the next mission-net, 28 December 2011 - 2 January 2012.

Run 4 The World
28-Apr-2009 - International

On May 9, R4TW will take place in the UK, Canada, Singapore and Northern Ireland to help raise awareness of OM ministries around the world. Currently there are 13 countries signed up to organise a R4TW event in 2009.

At the Last Minute
28-Apr-2009 - Ireland

OM Ireland, in partnership with SportsLink and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, hosted its first golf camp. After being told a week before the camp was to start that they couldn't play at the club, God provided abundantly more than they could have imagined, and forty-seven campers heard the Gospel.

A Household Changed
28-Apr-2009 - Mexico

A partnership between OM Mexico and OM USA--to bring short-term church groups to Mexico--is impacting lives.

Jail not Big Enough
28-Apr-2009 - North Africa

Over the last six months, many church leaders in Algeria have been brought to court and charged with insulting Islam. One pastor told the government that they would need to make the prison larger if they wanted to put him and his whole congregation inside.

Praying for Open Doors
28-Apr-2009 - North Africa

OM prays about establishing ministry in a North African country with little religious freedom.

To the World
28-Apr-2009 - Papua New Guinea

OM PNG held it's first orientation training programme to equip new recruits before joining OM. Nineteen new people attended and are now working to raise support and prayer to join different OM fields!

Youth Camp
28-Apr-2009 - Thailand

Thirty young people attended the Youth Camp held by Sajartharm Baptist Church and the Asia Challenge Teams in Thailand.

Kiwis, Kayaks and Christ
13-Apr-2009 - New Zealand

Please pray for OM New Zealand's TEA (Training, Evangelism, Adventure) teams, as the 2009 programs are taking place right now. This ten-week discipleship and evengelism adventure training program stretches participants both spiritually and physically.

Learning about the Persecuted Church
13-Apr-2009 - Russian Federation

OM Russia's Discipleship Centre in Novosibirsk stretches students to grow in relationship with God through theory and practice. This year the students organised and led a conference about the persecuted church.

Peter Nicoll steps into the position of next CEO of OM Ships International.

Crown of Beauty
3-Apr-2009 - Costa Rica

As a child Yamilett was abused and turned to drugs very early. Throughout her young life she was told she was worthless, and took different measures to protect herself. Then she found the Lord and He transformed her life. Now she actively volunteers with OM Costa Rica. The OM team hopes to one day be able to financially support Yamilett to join as a full-time worker.

In His Image
3-Apr-2009 - Hong Kong

A young girl struggles with the scar marks on her face as a result of being burned during her infancy. But, through the help of an OM worker and the testimony of Australian Nick Vujicic--a man born without limbs--she finds hope in learning about God's love.

Favour of God
27-Mar-2009 - Macau

Amelia Goh, an outreach worker in Macau, shares about her experience reaching out to prisoners and their families.

Reunion in the Philippines
27-Mar-2009 - Philippines

After 31 years, the Lord reunited Gary Barto and the Filipina orphan he had sponsored each month for many years when the Doulos visited the Philippines.

OM's International Director, Peter Maiden, spent three days preaching to and encouraging teams in South Asia recently.

The Next Adventure!
19-Mar-2009 - Chile

Early retirees or "Finishers" ages 45-plus are invited to take part in Chile's three-week mission trip called "The Next Adventure." This programme combines sightseeing, hands-on evangelism, and a look at the country's spiritual realities.

Afternoon Clubs Reach Kids
19-Mar-2009 - Finland

Kids clubs in Tampere teach children biblical values through fun activities.