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Greetings from Allentown! This is the very first issue of Let’s Fish. Bible Fellowship Churches sharing resources to evangelize the world. A place for the exchange of ideas on short term missions projects and local outreach. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." All responses can be sent to office@bfcbom.org
Read the following news item. Consider the following responses: Praise God for your freedom to publicly worship our Lord! Pray for the persecuted church around the world. Consider your own willingness to put your life on the line for Christ! INDIAN BELIEVERS STAND FIRM IN FACE OF GROWING PERSECUTION While the persecution of believers across India is on increase, Open Doors is helping Christian pastors, leaders and other believers by conducting "Standing Strong Through the Storm" seminars in the country. In the seminars, teachers give students the tools they need to stand against persecution, discussing questions such as, "Why does God allow suffering?" John Mathews, a regional representative for Open Doors, recently returned from a trip to India and was impressed by the quality and effectiveness of the seminars and with the dedication of the participants. "Despite the persecution, they want to press forward with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of the persecution, their churches are growing and that is encouraging to them. They were at the seminar to meet with other leaders who were experiencing the same thing, and thus they could network and encourage each other. It was very touching to see. One pastor had been killed recently. His widow was there, and the other pastors and leaders reached out to her to encourage her." Mathews urges believers to pray that the church India would continue to grow while standing strong against relatively new persecution. (Assist News Service) 2. Helpful Hint on Becoming Cross-cultural #1 Principles for dealing with a different frame of reference:
CROSS-CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Stepping Out and Fitting in Around the World, Duane Elmer, InterVarsity Press, 2002, 215 pp. 3. Exciting Opportunities for Ministry. Czech Republic:
Moscow:
Push the Rock:
France:
Thailand:
Church Extension:
Victory Valley:
Pinebrook: Summer Ministry Contact: Pastor Mark 800 806 5501 or pinedom@ptd.net
4. Local BFC Looking for Partnership Lehighton BFC is interested in joining another group on a short mission trip in the U.S. Contact: Lisa Kellerman bkleekie@aol.com Lehighton B.F.C.
5. Helpful Hint on Becoming Cross-cultural #2 Seek a friendship at school or work with someone of a different culture. This can be a family that has recently moved to the States or an exchange student. Here is a fact; over seventy percent of college age exchange students are in the United States for an average of seven years and never are invited into an American home! Things to do with your new friend:
6. Urbana is Only 338 Days Away! Urbana 03 Convention GOD'S WILL YOUR LIFE THE WORLD Five Days of Seeking Your Place in God’s Mission At Urbana 03, join 20,000 college students, missionaries, and church and campus leaders. Seek God’s will for your life. Worship with people of diverse cultures. Learn about God’s passionate love for the world through Bible study, prayer, seminars, and dynamic speakers. Explore opportunities to serve in God’s Kingdom. Impact the world. Date & Location December 27-31, 2003 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Contact Dana Weller e-mail
This is a photo of all who attended the 7th annual Missions RWR. This event is held for students from around the BFC who are interested in knowing God’s will for their lives. The first person to e-mail me with the names of all who attended will receive a free copy of Operation World. (value:$17.99)
(hint: all you need to answer this question is readily available in your church!)
8. Resource for your short term trip The Board of Missions is available to assist your short term missions team by providing a seminar in your church using Culture Link materials. This will help you be best prepared for your cross cultural experience. Contact Dana Weller for more details.
Let’s Fish started today with a readership of nearly 100 people! This e-mail informational letter will cover all mission outreach news of the BFC. Here is how you can help:
Final Thought: Most career missionaries serving around the world look back on a short term missions trip as the foremost influence God used in their lives in making a decision to serve Him full time! Until next time, May we be a shining light to the nations, A shining light to the people of the earth; Til the whole world sees the glory of Your name. May Your pure light shine through us. |
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