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News —Trustees hear report on growth, focus on theological education … Tsunami survivors give thanks for help … Help and hope for quake survivors … Koreans, IMB call Shin as mobilizer
Resources — Global Harvest: To the Ends of the Earth … Global Status of Evangelical Christianity map …. New West Africa products … “Ask of Me” prayer brochure
Speaking
of missions — Missions by the Book: Clothe yourselves with compassion … Quotable: “When I prayed, it changed a lot in my life” … Illustration: He wanted to please his helpers; now he wants to please God
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Anna and Al Rodriguez, newly appointed International Mission Board missionaries to South America, laugh with Larry Walker from First Baptist Church, Dallas, after their missionary appointment service.
IMB Photo |
Trustees hear report on growth, focus on theological education
In the 2004 reporting period, IMB personnel …
● engaged 137 new people groups with a total population of more than 120 million individuals;
● engaged 15 unengaged, unreached urban centers for the first time;
● planted the first Baptist churches among 14 people groups where no evangelical churches existed previously.
Besides receiving the annual report showing substantial growth in 2004, IMB trustees meeting Jan. 9-11 …
● heard IMB leaders reaffirm their commitment to theological education overseas;
● appointed 12 new missionaries;
● approved reallocation of $8.25 million to balance various accounts and an allocation of $1.15 million for facility improvements;
● sought the removal of trustee Wade Burleson; and
● heard a report concerning a story released to Baptist Press following their previous meeting. Read more.
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| At Khao Lak, Thailand, more than 6,000 people gathered Dec. 26 to remember the tragic events of one year earlier. See more photos. Photo by Chris Sinclair |
Tsunami survivors give thanks
Indian villagers give thanks for help they received because Southern Baptists have given nearly $17 million to help survivors of the 2004 tsunami. Read more.
• Southern Baptists impact tsunami survivors with the Gospel of Christ
• Tsunami miracle brings Sri Lankan man home to learn about Jesus
• Southern Baptist workers gain strength, see fruit as Christians pray
• FIRST PERSON: Why are we helping?
Help and hope for quake survivors
With Southern Baptists’ support, workers distribute tons of food, blankets and tents to quake survivors in Pakistan. Read more.
• Volunteers call on others to minister among South Asia’s earthquake survivors
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| Gihwang Shin |
• Testimonies of faith
• Pakistan journal
Koreans, IMB call Shin as mobilizer
Gihwang Shin, a church-starting missionary in metropolitan Seattle, has been called by the International Mission Board – and funded in partnership with Korean Southern Baptist churches – to enlist Korean Southern Baptists to be involved in international missions.
Read more.
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Resources
Global Harvest: To the Ends of the Earth
Eight features, including a Pakistan earthquake update, and news reports show what God’s people are doing to bring the Gospel to people who still have not heard.
$10.
Available in DVD or VHS format.
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity map
This 48-by-28-inch map shows where both the least evangelized and most evangelized people groups live.
FREE.
Order now.
New West Africa products
Poster – Use this 25-by-18-inch poster to challenge church members to meet needs of those who are spiritually thirsty in West Africa.
FREE.
Learn more.
Face to Face calendar – A 31-day tabletop guide to praying for West Africa’s peoples.
FREE.
Order now.
Postcards – Send these postcards to enlist your friends in praying for West Africa.
FREE.
Order sets of 16 in traditional or contemporary designs.
Maps – Use these FREE maps to lead your church, missions group or Sunday School class to pray for West Africa.. Choose from two sizes: 22 by 34 inches
or 8.5 by 11 inches.
Check out other West Africa products.
“Ask of Me” prayer brochure
This brochure, just reprinted, points you to a variety of tools to help you pray more effectively for the world.
FREE.
Order now.
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Speaking of missions
Missions by the Book: Clothe yourselves with compassion
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” – Colossians 3:12 (NIV).
Quotable: “When I prayed, it changed a lot in my life”
“I had a good feeling when you prayed for me and you shared with me my problems. When I prayed as they told me, it was wonderful. When I prayed, it changed a lot in my life. I cannot forget that.” – Jenat*, tsunami survivor who first credited Buddha for her survival, but has since become a vibrant follower of Jesus Christ, who understands that He alone has the power to save
Illustration: He wanted to please his helpers; now he wants to please God
Sunimal*, a survivor of the December 2004 tsunami, said he first showed interest in Jesus to please Southern Baptist workers who had helped fix his damaged house. “ They were helping me, so I wanted to help them,” he said. Then a volunteer named Kimberly gave Sunimal a Bible and he began attending training sessions led by Southern Baptist workers. He soon found himself wanting to please God above anyone else. Now Sunimal’s Buddhist father is reading the Bible.
*Names changed for security reasons.
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