Introduction to AMEN

AMEN is a conduit for channelling resources to many overseas Christians working to make a difference in their own countries. An Indian couple making films with a Christian message reaching 6 million Indian children each week; Nigerians helping churches provide AIDs support in Nigeria; a Filipino Pastor working with High School kids in a very tough area of Manila. These and many other AMEN partners across the world are serving God and seeing amazing things happen.

We would really appreciate your help in spreading the Gospel through the nations.

Gareth and Malou Bolton and the AMEN Trustees (click picture to email us)

Latest News 18th June 2009 - click on the pictures for more information

(most recent news at the top)

May 2009 - bullet recent news

We rejoice with Francis and Alison in India at the safe birth of a daughter - Abigail - born 13th May 2009. See their latest newsletter for picture . We are excited to join in partnership with these lovely people as they minister to the Dalit people - the untouchables of Indian society - through their ministry Tender Heart. Please visit their pages and in particular look at the video which can be viewed online. We are sure it will inspire you. Together with Cliffe Mission we have recently been able to fund a Pre-School Day Centre and a Computer Training Facility
Spring AMEN Newsletter available to download
The work of VMM continues to grow enormously - now visiting 512 villages regularly. In March we were able to provide them with two motorbikes to enable missionaries to travel between villages. See the latest news of over 7000 youth attending the Youth Camp!!
Joe Gonzales in Philippines is starting a Scholarship Programme to help High School students from poor families complete their school education. The cost is £20 per student per month. AMEN have started the ball rolling by sponsoring four students. We invite people to join in this very very worthwhile venture
Late last year a donation was given to Candido, training pastors in Mozambique, to enable him to get a reliable vehicle for the ministry. He says "I don't have words to express my gratitude" - it is so good that AMEN and yourselves have been able to make a big difference and to be a big encouragement.

A BIG thank you for making all this possible

The 2008/09 AMEN Gift Catalogue is still available

New and old favourites to give to your friends for any occasion

Gifts which can not only give pleasure to your friends but will also

make a difference to the lives of many people across the world

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June 18th 2009 Update - School for Evangelism and Mission India - Roy and Ponna, The work of this Centre goes from strength to strength and the latest June 2009 newsletter describes an amazing range of different and challenging opportunities which have arisen over recent months. The small church they founded has grown to over 50 people, nearly all who are new Christians. Ponna is about to start a new work of training women. The number of students continues to grow. God is opening many doors for Roy and Ponna. And AMEN supporters are a key part of this!

June 14th Update - Joe and Beth Gonzales are serving God in Tondo, a very poor area of Manila, capital of the Philippines. They minister to many people there, but particularly to High School students and to people who work in the High Schools.

May 11th 2009 Tender Heart

Francis and Alison moved to South West India in August 2007 to help the untouchables of Indian Hindu society, the Dalit people, the poorest of the poor. To transform lives by presenting them with Gods love through His Word and His Deeds. Theirs is an exciting story of many doors opening up to achieve this aim which God has given them.

In April, through the help of AMEN, Cliffe Mission, and King's Church in Wirral, Francis and Alison were able to start their first Day Care Centre, launch a small business scheme, provide many books and school bags to help children back to school, and set up a computer training centre!!

May 3rd 2009 Village Missionary Movement

God is opening up amazing opportunities for this team in areas and villages where doors have been closed to the Gospel. They are now reaching 512 villages regularly. The picture shows three of the leaders - J Santhosh, David Ganesan, and Anand. They have a new newsletter which describes the recent Youth Camp where over 7000 young people attended

Click here to download an interview conducted by Patrick Woodward of AMEN which tells you a lot anout what VMM is doing. In particular we would ask you to consider whether you could help raise the £7000 needed to equip an evangelistic Phillip Team - watch the download for more details!

April 10th Latest News - Grace and Light are a charity dedicated to break down the secrecy and isolation surrounding those who suffer from HIV - to encourage people to learn their situation and receive medical help and mutual support from fellow Christians. Since it started 3 years ago over 30,000 have been blessed by the ministry. AMEN enthusiastically supports this ministry. In 2008 AMEN were able to supply money to be able to test over 20,000 people. Please click on the picture on the left to go to the web page where you can download the EASTER 2009 newsletter

March 9th 2009 Newsletter - praise God for healing Winston and Janette's daughter of a potentially life threatening illness. Also a VIDEO from Winston Pinzon, a missionary pastor in the Philippines. Winston thanks all in AMEN for the support given over the past years . Winston works for Mission Ministries Philippines in the poorest areas, bringing the Gospel and hope to the lives of many people.

February 19th 2009 Update - the web site section for Verity Films and Communications has been updated with latest news (2.2mb download) of these extraordinary film makers in Southern India. Having started with Tamil, VFC are now producing films in several Indian languages. See the story of "The Stain" - the film which inspired Gareth to start AMEN! You can also download a sample of the Orissa Video.

January 3rd 2009 newsletter from Shalom. We would like to introduce you to the Shalom Christian Centre, which is directed by Edwin - shown here with his family. This is a very unique community centre in Pakistan. This centre is open to and used by the whole local community - over 800,000 Muslims use the premises each year.

December 21st Update - Candido in Mozambique. Read the latest news about this extraordinary ministry which has man who has trained 650 leaders in the past 12 years and is currently training a further 234 - currently without a very much needed permanent base and in very challenging circumstances.

AMEN would like to help towards the £35,000 needed to build a Training Centre - if you feel inspired to help to grow the church in Mozambique then contact chris@a-m-e-n.org

October 28th Update - Latest News from Naphtali in Nigeria as God continues to open up amazing opportunities and Naphtali and his team see lives changed by the Gospel in this remote area of Nigeria. They are currently planning their annual conference which attracts thousands to the Eggon Hills.