Global Watch

East Asia

June 2026

Romans 10:14-15

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”

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Michael & Ruth Quek (MRQ)

Thanksgiving

Ministry Updates

Pray for English summer camp beginning of July in 2 Taiwan school. BCC will be sending a team of 16 people to collaborate with Keliao Christian Church. Pray for good collaboration, all members will be benefited from this trip to learnt and have a glimpse about mission. Pray that both Taiwan and singapore team will be able to build a relationship that continue for future work.

Thank God for all providence for the past 6 years , having the Full Day Inn compound and all friendship build. Thank God for the the BCC team coming for the English summer camp and their willingness to spend their precious time to Kaohsiung to support God’s work and spend time with the Taiwanese people.

Prayer Requests

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Pray for our son Daryl as he have intention to return to Singapore from Thailand to find a stable job. Pray for opening, pray that as he live temporary with Ruth’s third sister’s family, they will be able to deepen their relationship. Pray that he will be able to forget about his past luxurious lifestyle and lead a simple lives to start. Pray for wisdom as parents to help him in right ways as we can.

Ian & Marianne Chew (IMC)

Thanksgiving

Ministry Updates

• Totalfit university ministry has begun and Ian has started to see consistent attendance. We were even invited to a barbecue with one of the students.
• Tohoku Gakuin University has record numbers of new students coming for our events and activities.
• Ian went to a Totalfit seminar in Yokohoma and assisted in the translation.

• Seeing more and more opportunities particularly in university ministry for students and drawing closer to them.
• Our language skill in Japanese has improved to the point where we feel we can do much more ministry and host teams for translation. Praise God for his provision and blessings in our learning!
• Praise God for 10 years of marriage! Ian and Marianne celebrated it in April this year and it’s been a blessing that we do not take for granted.

Prayer Requests

• Pray for the Total Fit program that Ian has been doing with university students that they would gain a divine curiosity about who God is.
• Pray as Ian continues in his role as finance officer through many transitional changes.
• Pray for Marianne as she not only does ministry but also works with leadership.
• Pray for Ian as he preaches in church at the end of July.
• Pray for Becca as we teach her English and Japanese, may she grow in her knowledge but also love for others and the Lord.
• Pray for revival in Japan! People need the Lord.

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Kaori Kajiwara (KRK)

Thanksgiving

Ministry Updates

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- Teaching General Psychology through June followed by grading papers.

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- Preaching & leading a seminar on stress management in Nagoya on 19th July.

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- Preaching at church in Tokyo on 2nd August.

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- Blessings upon my ministry at a member care meeting in May.

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- Blessings upon my teaching at TCU and good rapport with the students.

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- Provision of good friends for Airi

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Prayer Requests

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• Pray for the Lord's guidance as I prepare for the upcoming speaking engagements in July and August.

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• Pray for good focus and motivation for Airi to prepare for the final exams (3rd -7th July).

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• Pray that Peter may be successfully granted at least a 3-year-spousal visa by August. Pray for his learning of Japanese language.
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KC* (KCN)

Pray

Praise

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KC is promoting and developing oral translation strategies for his group, to be an effective means for scripture engagement. May the LORD equip him to be a blessing in this area.

Ongoing translation checking for different teams for the rest of the year: Galatian, 2Sam (overseas) and Jeremiah. May he be more effective in his task.

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His father (86yo) needs cataracts surgery this month. Experiencing some fever and dementia symptoms already. May the LORD be gracious to him in these moments.

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KC just completed a 2-week check of an oral paranomic bible translation project in a SE Asian country, as part of his consultant development. It was a good time learning and helping the team improve on their translation for accuracy, clarity, naturalness and acceptability to their community that persecute Christians.

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White* (JBM)

Updates

Pray

1. Pray for the church, that believers will grow in faith, be strengthened through small groups, and boldly share the gospel.
2. Pray for the seminary's graduation, upcoming courses, and the safety and spiritual impact of the students' short-term mission trips.
3. Pray for our family’s health, wisdom for future ministry decisions, and God's guidance as we seek to devote the years ahead more fully to the Great Commission.

1. The church continues to minister in a challenging environment. While maintaining existing ministries, efforts are being made to strengthen small groups and train more small-group leaders. A new board of deacons will begin serving in July.
2. The seminary is concluding its academic year. Graduation will be held on June 27, and 20 students will participate in short-term mission trips to Myanmar, Yunnan, and Guizhou during the summer break.
3. After serving as seminary president for three consecutive terms since 2013, I have informed the board of my intention to step down at the end of my term and seek greater involvement in missions alongside theological education.

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Thanksgiving

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• Thank God for His faithfulness in sustaining the church and raising up a new team of deacons to serve.
• Thank God for another year of training and equipping students for ministry and missions.
• Thank God that my wife has been gradually recovering in strength after a difficult season, and for God's continued grace upon our family.

Thanks

Email us at missions@bartley.org.sg or head on over to https://www.bccmissions.com

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