Thai Buddhists visit the Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to sprinkle water on statues of the Buddha, helping to ring in Songkran, the Thai new year. They believe this will bring good fortunes to their lives. IMB Photo

Southern Baptists are faithful to pray, give and go during times of disaster. Much of the relief work is done through relationships with national partners. IMB Photo

Hundreds of muslims in Ghana gather to pray together for Eid prayers. This annual gathering in a field on the east side of town marks the end of the Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. IMB Photo

This bulletin board reminds the church to pray for their mission trip to Africa. This spring the church took their first international mission trip, where they saw firsthand what God is doing in Rose’s ministry. IMB Photo

The college Sunday school class is where the love of internationals began for Immanuel Baptist Church, Magnolia, Arkansas. International students visited the church and got involved. From there, church members learned about their cultures, beliefs, families and needs. Hearts opened to the possibilities of reaching the world through the connections in this class. Every Sunday, students pray for the nations marked on the map where current and former students call home. IMB Photo