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Edition Issue 36 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 Current and past issues can be found on the web at: look in Let’s Fish, Archives Greetings from 4. Trips in the works (updated weekly) 5. Nelson’s Short-Term Nuggets 7. Need input for next summer? With the leaves falling and with frost on the ground, our minds tend to think more about the upcoming holidays than about short term mission trips. There are several of things that should be on your minds as leaders. 1. Don’t neglect last year’s team. Now is the time to do some important debriefing. Gather the team together for one last meeting and reflect on your trip not that time has allowed the group to process all of the events. Talk about what God has taught you. Reflect on some of the people you have met and spend some time in prayer for them. Remember that the host missionary is still serving, some of the church people you met are still there, and the needs are still present. Pray! Allow time to share stories that still are foremost in member’s minds. This is a GREAT processing meeting. 2. Consider a Culture Link Seminar. Learn the latest tools available for team building for the 2004 teams. Effective team building should start 6 months or more prior to departure date. See item #2 below! 3. NOW is the time to be seeking an effective team destination. If you have this as a “to do” item for March or April . . . You are too late! See item #7 below
The BOM will demonstrate a Culture Link Seminar for short term mission leaders on January 9-10. This Friday thru Saturday event will give you hands on experience in building team spirit and adequately preparing your team for cross culture ministry. You will learn a seven step process from picking a ministry to follow-up phase six months after the event. This will be a fun, eye-opener event that will include team building exercises, and cross culture flexibility. From the food you eat to the place you sleep will all be part of the weekend process. SAVE THE DATE! (Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. thru Jan. 24, 3:30 p.m.) WHO should attend: All leaders of future short term mission teams. PLACE: Bethel bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus COST: $70.00 includes Saturday Breakfast and the Student and Leader’s Culture Link Manuals. The only additional cost will be Saturday lunch at a local restaurant. REGISTER NOW at office@bfcbom.org.
Second Request Hi Dana, Any leads on transportation to Thanks! Caryn (Can you
help? Let us know at the BOM of any transportation leads that would help
other BFCer’s attend Dear Dana, THANK YOU so much for including Nancy and me
on the PRAYER list. It is a great comfort to know that so many brothers and
sisters in the Lord are upholding us and Kim in prayer at this time and for
this trip. It is awesome to see 'after- the- fact' how God knew all the details
of HOW????? In my weakness, I must call on His strength. Serving Jesus Happily, Sandy W. Write me. I love e-mail!
4. Trips in the works (updated weekly) The Board of Missions is keeping statistics of all short term missionary trips (both by teams and individuals). As you can see the 2003 trips are quickly coming to an end (we have had nearly 50 ministries this year!). Please register your 2004 trips as soon as they materialize. WHO, WHAT, CHURCH, MISSIONARY, COUNTRY, and DATE. Contact: office@bfcbom.org The statistics for 2003 – There
were 56 short term trips by 27 different BFC churches! Aug. 30 -
Dec. 1 Pastor
Carl & Charlene Cassel in October 26-Nov. 5 Cedar Crest to Kosovo Work and ministry. Trips highlighted need our prayer support RIGHT NOW! November
12-29 Sandy Wolfinger and Nancy LoRusso to 2004 June 12-18 Paris Prayer Conference all invited! Don’t forget to register your 2004 trips!!!
5. Nelson’s Short-Term Nuggets “Kosovo Number 13” I am writing this in advance, BUT, if everything goes as planned I should be in Kosovo with five other friends as this issue of “Let’s Fish” is prepared. Kosovo, Kosova as the Albanians pronounce it, has a soft spot in my heart because it is where God began to really twist my heart towards short-term missions. Everyone that has traveled with me has come back changed, not by anything that I have done, but it is God working through the people and their circumstances. The people in Kosova are so relational, they love to have tea (chi) and talk, and if you have no interpreter, they appreciate you just being in their home and trying to communicate with them. Most are Muslim, although they do not practice their faith, BUT God is working in Kosova and many small churches are starting, and being persecuted. Please pray for Carol, Deb, Dev, Jack, Paul and Nelson as we serve our Savior and Lord in Kosova!!!!!!!!!
November 14-16 BOM Missions RWR This annual work/study weekend sponsored by the BOM is for high school and post high school young people serious about knowing God’s will for their life and the possibility of career missions. This weekend fills up quickly so register early on line at: Missionary Registrations are already coming in! Don’t miss out!
7. Need Input For Next Summer? If you need advice or ideas for host partnerships for a ministry next
summer please contact
Perspectives Course Begins:
February 8 through May 16, 2004 Sunday Evenings
5-7:30 Cedar Crest is the second BFC church to host a Perspectives Course. The Board of Missions highly recommends this course for all who are interested in God’s passion for His world. For more information go to: www.bfcbom.org. click on Perspectives Course Through this radical 15- week college level course you will explore: · Biblically , God’s unchanging purpose as it unfolds from Genesis to Revelation. You may never read your Bible the same way again as He reveals His plan to you. · Historically , How God uses unlikely people and surprising events throughout history to demonstrate the unstoppable spread of the Gospel. So, you can shape the future. · Culturally , The keys for communicating the Gospel to people with different worldviews and cultures. Learn how missionaries destroy or enhance cultures. · Strategically , What you and your church could do in reaching unreached people groups. Learn how and why the Gospel is making breakthroughs in resistant lands. Check it out!
Did you ever notice that most maps have the What arrogance! To place ourselves in the prominent middle of the map and
then exaggerate our size demonstrates the very big ego problem that we have in When you minister cross culturally, leave that ego at home! Ask God to take away that attitude that makes us believe we deserve the centermost position on the world map. A good verse that makes you an effective world Christian is: For by the grace given to me I say to everyone
among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think. Romans 12:3 Paul at the beginning of that chapter tell us to crawl up on the alter of God as a living sacrifice. When one gets on the alter, the last vestiges of ego are slain! Next time you
see a map with the Most of all, Keep Fishing! Dana A cooperative effort of the churches of the BFC to win the world for Christ Your response is always welcome at: office@bfcbom.org 610 398-8776 |
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