The Joy of Giving and Receiving

L: Ying Swant, R: Karin Clack

 

Discover the joy of giving and receiving through the stories told by a donor and a recipient of her generosity. Karin (an American donor and mentor) and Ying Swant (a Myanmar mentee and EAST program student) have a beautiful relationship which started before Ying Swant joined EAST.  However, through her time at EAST, Ying Swant has blossomed and been transformed, and Karin can testify of how she has grown and developed as a labourer of Christ. As a donor, Karin sees much value in investing financially into Ying Swant’s life while she is being equipped at EAST. Ying Swant is deeply grateful for all the ministry partners who have supported her studies at EAST including Karin.

Karin’s Journey of Giving

EAST News posed some questions to Karin (in italics) and here are her responses.

How were you prompted to support her?

Karin: I’ve known Ying Swant since 2021. She has shared with me her dream of opening a school in her native town in Myanmar. Spending time with her, it has been evident her love for the Lord and her desire to see others come to know Him. She has overcome so many obstacles, I was determined if she was accepted at EAST, that I would support her.

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Giving to EAST – Thanksgiving Season

 

Hear from the EAST President, Rev Dr Chan Chong Hiok as he recaps the blessings of God-given students and equipping opportunities through EAST over the past year. We thank God for ministry partners who stood with us in praying and giving this past year.

Do prayerfully respond to the challenge of supporting EAST for the coming year in this Thanksgiving season as we seek to fulfill her God-given mission in “developing Christ-centred servant leaders for the Great Commission in Asia and beyond.”

To give to EAST, visit our giving page. Shalom.

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Partner EAST to Reach the Goal

 

EAST has moved into East Mission Hub (EMH) since end-2020; the outstanding loan amount has been reduced from the initial $8 million to about $500,000. EAST is extremely grateful to all ministry partners who have sacrificially given. We continue to trust in the Lord to provide for the remaining balance.

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