The document discusses Jim and Kelley's partnership with Insight for Living Ministries to launch a ministry in India. Some key points:
- Jim and Kelley felt called to reach India after adopting their daughter Grace from an orphanage there. They saw extreme poverty alongside widespread connectivity.
- Insight shared their passion for India but emphasized the need for excellence in launching a sustainable long-term ministry, not just short-term efforts.
- Insight's plan for Vision 195 aligns passions for specific countries or people groups with the goal of making disciples globally through local pastors in each culture.
- Jim and Kelley now see their donations helping launch Insight's ministry in India this year, fulfilling both their
The 2013 strategic plan outlines goals and themes to guide A Lighted Path (ALP) in its mission work in Malawi, Africa. The plan's goal is to define objectives to achieve meaningful impact through organization, fundraising, promotion, and programs. Key objectives include raising $150,000, promoting ALP through churches and social media, supporting missionaries, continuing outreach in Mfura village, establishing a community center and daily programs, and finalizing plans for an orphanage. The theme of "stepping stones" represents working together through different roles to spread God's word and make impact in Malawi. The conclusion is a call to courageously follow God's calling and join in ALP's work in 2013.
The L'hibanot initiative at Anshe Emeth synagogue aims to celebrate the congregation's 155-year history, enjoy its vibrant present, and secure its strong future. The goals of the initiative are to eliminate the temple's mortgage, foster personal and spiritual growth for members, preserve the sacred space, cultivate visionary leadership, ensure fiscal well-being, and create a culture of loving-kindness. The fundraising goal is $5 million by the end of 2014 to retire the mortgage, expand programming, attract and retain top clergy and staff, and invest in the next generation. The initiative documents how the temple has been an important part of members' lives through celebrations, education, and community and aims to continue
An overview of the importance of children's ministry and how Pioneer Clubs can help churches reach the next generation. Please visit our website www.pioneerclubs.org or contact us at 1-800-694-2582 for more information.
Missions promo for our Dec 2011 trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe
Please watch and feel free to share with your friends and family, then click on our blog
www.graylifematters.blogspot.com
for further information on how to be a part of the wonderful work the Lord is doing in Southern Africa
The document outlines the ideals of the Boy Scouts, including the Scout Oath to do one's duty to God and country, obey the Scout Law, help others, and keep oneself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. It also explains the twelve points of the Scout Law regarding virtues like trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, and cleanliness. The Scout Motto of "Be Prepared" and slogan of "Do a Good Turn Daily" are meant to remind Scouts to always be ready to serve others.
The document discusses Rev. Dennis' work over the past two years at Emmanuel English Church, including developing partnerships with local schools to reach families and encouraging congregation members to help build platforms to fulfill the church's mission of reaching English-speaking communities in Hong Kong. It provides an update on the church's activities over the past year such as developing a website and renovating new office space, and looks ahead to future plans of working together as a congregation to build God's church and fulfill its vision.
The document summarizes a training session for Kawan Leaders that covered the ideals and principles of KAB Scouting. It includes the KAB Scout Promise to do one's best to love God and country, do good turns daily, and obey the KAB Scout Law. The Law instructs Scouts to follow elders, help their Kawan, and be useful. Other concepts covered include the KAB Scout motto "Be Prepared", slogan "Do Your Best", signs, salute showing respect and friendship, and handshake denoting trust. The session aims to teach desirable values through Scouting games and activities.
CBSM's theme for 2017 is "At the Cross" which will be the primary focus of leadership and student ministry. The document outlines 3 goals for 2017: 1) Increase leadership team by 4 people, 2) Have 5 new families regularly attending church and student ministry, 3) Average 30 students at events like The Well, have 20 students in Sunday school/small groups, and 15 students attend summer camp. It also provides the 2017 event schedule and sign-up sheets for events like outreach, Sunday school, and camps.
The 2013 strategic plan outlines goals and themes to guide A Lighted Path (ALP) in its mission work in Malawi, Africa. The plan's goal is to define objectives to achieve meaningful impact through organization, fundraising, promotion, and programs. Key objectives include raising $150,000, promoting ALP through churches and social media, supporting missionaries, continuing outreach in Mfura village, establishing a community center and daily programs, and finalizing plans for an orphanage. The theme of "stepping stones" represents working together through different roles to spread God's word and make impact in Malawi. The conclusion is a call to courageously follow God's calling and join in ALP's work in 2013.
The L'hibanot initiative at Anshe Emeth synagogue aims to celebrate the congregation's 155-year history, enjoy its vibrant present, and secure its strong future. The goals of the initiative are to eliminate the temple's mortgage, foster personal and spiritual growth for members, preserve the sacred space, cultivate visionary leadership, ensure fiscal well-being, and create a culture of loving-kindness. The fundraising goal is $5 million by the end of 2014 to retire the mortgage, expand programming, attract and retain top clergy and staff, and invest in the next generation. The initiative documents how the temple has been an important part of members' lives through celebrations, education, and community and aims to continue
An overview of the importance of children's ministry and how Pioneer Clubs can help churches reach the next generation. Please visit our website www.pioneerclubs.org or contact us at 1-800-694-2582 for more information.
Missions promo for our Dec 2011 trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe
Please watch and feel free to share with your friends and family, then click on our blog
www.graylifematters.blogspot.com
for further information on how to be a part of the wonderful work the Lord is doing in Southern Africa
The document outlines the ideals of the Boy Scouts, including the Scout Oath to do one's duty to God and country, obey the Scout Law, help others, and keep oneself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. It also explains the twelve points of the Scout Law regarding virtues like trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, and cleanliness. The Scout Motto of "Be Prepared" and slogan of "Do a Good Turn Daily" are meant to remind Scouts to always be ready to serve others.
The document discusses Rev. Dennis' work over the past two years at Emmanuel English Church, including developing partnerships with local schools to reach families and encouraging congregation members to help build platforms to fulfill the church's mission of reaching English-speaking communities in Hong Kong. It provides an update on the church's activities over the past year such as developing a website and renovating new office space, and looks ahead to future plans of working together as a congregation to build God's church and fulfill its vision.
The document summarizes a training session for Kawan Leaders that covered the ideals and principles of KAB Scouting. It includes the KAB Scout Promise to do one's best to love God and country, do good turns daily, and obey the KAB Scout Law. The Law instructs Scouts to follow elders, help their Kawan, and be useful. Other concepts covered include the KAB Scout motto "Be Prepared", slogan "Do Your Best", signs, salute showing respect and friendship, and handshake denoting trust. The session aims to teach desirable values through Scouting games and activities.
CBSM's theme for 2017 is "At the Cross" which will be the primary focus of leadership and student ministry. The document outlines 3 goals for 2017: 1) Increase leadership team by 4 people, 2) Have 5 new families regularly attending church and student ministry, 3) Average 30 students at events like The Well, have 20 students in Sunday school/small groups, and 15 students attend summer camp. It also provides the 2017 event schedule and sign-up sheets for events like outreach, Sunday school, and camps.
This document provides biographical information about the author. It summarizes that the author was born in San Jose, CA and grew up in a Christian household with three older sisters. Their family became foster parents when the author was 13, and they have taken in many children since. The author is passionate about ministry, children, Africa, design, and helping others. They work as a Sunday school teacher, youth pastor, and volunteer for their church and mission organization. The author studies graphic design and hopes to use those skills to help small churches and missions. Their overarching goals are to live as God commands and use their talents to help others spread the gospel.
The author recounts how as a young person she was inspired to serve God through The Way Corps ministry. She was unsure how this commitment would allow her to also have a family. Scripture in 1 Kings reassured her that by keeping God first, her needs would be met and life would be abundant. Over 35 years of service, she found this proven true through spiritual growth, developing her teaching, having a family, and financial blessings through businesses. Her life has been full serving God as promised.
The document provides information about various Life Groups offered at Calvary church to help people connect, grow, serve and share. The groups cover a wide range of interests from biking and golfing to sewing, military history and prayer. They meet at different times and locations. People are welcome to join most groups at any time by contacting the group leader. The current semester runs from September to December.
This document outlines Christ Church's 2020 Vision and 5 Year Plan. It envisions Christ Church as a community of devoted Christ followers committed to evangelism, discipleship, mission, impactful services, strong children's, youth, and student ministries, and impactful small groups. The goals include growing these ministries, equipping members, and better utilizing facilities to achieve the vision. It emphasizes maintaining biblical values like teaching, evangelism, cultural relevance, growth, unity, relationships, small groups, excellence, leadership, and devotion.
Scouting is a global program that builds character and citizenship through outdoor activities. It is based on a Scout Promise and Law and aims to develop Scouts' character, citizenship, fitness, and spiritual potentials. The founder of the Boy Scouts was Robert Baden-Powell, who started the first Scout group in the UK in 1908 based on his military scouting skills. Scouting began in the Philippines in 1914 and has grown to over 2.5 million members, making it one of the largest Scouting organizations worldwide. Scouting activities include camping, outdoor activities, workshops, and community service projects.
Meeting Needs for Muslim Children in State Schools || Australian Islamic Libr...Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf
This document provides guidance for schools on meeting the needs of Muslim pupils. It covers topics like dress codes, halal food, prayer spaces, Ramadan accommodations, Islamic festivals, physical education, religious education, collective worship, sex education, languages, arts, library resources, educational visits and community engagement. For each topic, it explains the relevant Islamic beliefs and practices and suggests features of good practice for schools to consider in being inclusive of Muslim students. The overall aim is to help schools gain a better understanding of their Muslim pupils so these students can fully participate in school life.
The document provides an overview of the activities of the Message of Hope ministry from January to April 2022. It summarizes that the ministry updated its logo, reached over 10,000 people worldwide in 2021, started a weekly podcast called HOPE Podcast that now has over 100 listeners, will provide care packages to communities, and is looking forward to a back-to-school backpack drive. It also provides details on the ministry's blog, leadership, and published Bible study guide.
This document is an excerpt from a newsletter published by Insight for Living Ministries. It shares the story of Jim and Kelley, who felt called by God to adopt after years of listening to Chuck Swindoll's teachings. Though initially thinking of domestic adoption, they ended up adopting Ganga Grace from India after doors closed locally but opened internationally. Nearly 20 years later, their family has grown and their calling expanded in ways they could not have imagined when God first prompted them to adopt.
- Mercedes González completed the CheonBo Leaders' School 3 course to become a CheonBo coach.
- As part of the course, she connected 12 members of her tribe in Spain to the Heavenly Parent's Holy Community by having them sign a Declaration of Support.
- Mercedes feels that as a CheonBo coach, she must have a true heart and offer her original mind to help Heavenly Parent and True Parents, give joy through her coaching, and help others understand God's heart while constantly living a life of witnessing.
The article discusses how Gideons provide Scriptures to various emergency service workers as a way to encourage and support those who dedicate their time to serving others. It provides examples of Gideons distributing Bibles to police academies and fire stations. One anecdote describes Gideons reading Scripture with a firefighter who expressed a desire to go to heaven if something unexpected were to happen to him in the line of duty. The article emphasizes that Gideons aim to run alongside and comfort emergency workers through distributing God's word.
The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net service to have papers written. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a form with paper details, sources, and deadline. 3) Review writer bids and qualifications and place a deposit to start. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment or request revisions. 5) Request revisions as needed, with a guarantee of original work or a refund.
God spoke and I followed - eGo 2015 recapKristie Brown
This is a recap of the year for Excel Global Outreach (eGo) and the amazing things God has led us to do. We invite you to join us on a trip in 2016 to Honduras for a variety of missions.
This document outlines the strategy and vision of Creekside Community Church in Katy, Texas. The church's strategy involves four main areas for its members: Gather on Sundays for worship and teaching, Grow in LifeGroups for community and discipleship, Serve on ministry teams by using their gifts, and Go on mission locally and globally. The pastor invites readers to join the church to fulfill its mission of making disciples who make disciples of all nations.
This document summarizes a public meeting held in November 2016 by Tumanako Christian College. The meeting discussed the college's vision to establish a co-ed, interdenominational Christian school in Wellington for years 7-13. It provided an update on the college's progress, including securing a property, applying for integration from the Ministry of Education, and its plans to open in 2018. It asked for financial support to raise the deposit by December 2016 and outlined future fundraising goals to cover costs to open the school.
The document provides an annual report on the faith formation activities at Broadmoor Community Church from 2016-2017. It summarizes that the children/youth participated in various summer activities including camp and volunteer opportunities. Throughout the year, educational programs were offered for various age groups on topics like white privilege. Special multigenerational events were held for Advent and Lent. The report concludes by praising the volunteers and staff that supported the faith formation ministries.
This newsletter provides an update on the ministry activities of Sergio and Beth over the past year. They have expanded their work to Samoa and Mexico, teaching water purification and the DEEM program. Their partnerships in Mexico have grown and opened doors to share the gospel with more indigenous groups. They provided medical clinics that resulted in many professions of faith. Their vision for 2016 is to provide more families with clean water through filters and conduct additional mission trips in Mexico, Samoa, India and potentially Tonga. They thank supporters and request continued prayers and financial support to accomplish their goals.
This document is the December newsletter from First Baptist Church of Franklinton. It includes information about upcoming church services and events in December, including Christmas Eve services. It encourages members to commit to 30 days of prayer for the Darzi Muslims of India from November 30th to December 29th. It also provides details about the church's annual Lottie Moon Christmas offering for international missions and opportunities for members to engage in missions work.
The document provides information about the Full Gospel Church of Burundi and opportunities for volunteers. The church was founded in 1998 in Gitega, Burundi by Rev. Charles and Esperance Nduwumukama and has since expanded to 35 churches across the country. They focus on justice projects helping orphans and building schools. The document outlines several areas where volunteers are needed, including holding holiday clubs for children, building maintenance, assisting with development projects like constructing churches and schools, and providing resources for pastors and leaders. Volunteers are invited to serve in teams of 12 or less for 2-week periods to make a difference in Burundi.
1) The document summarizes Mercedes González's experience as a CheonBo coach, connecting 13 tribal members to the Heavenly Parent's Holy Community through a Declaration of Support.
2) She had them sign the declaration, which touches on 7 points about accepting God, peace, supporting True Mother's vision, building God's kingdom, living for God, defending goodness, and being a temple for God.
3) Mercedes feels that as a GT Leader and CheonBo Coach, she must have a true heart and original mind to bring joy to Heavenly Parent and True Parents by helping clients understand God's heart through CheonBo coaching.
Pioneer Bible Translators works to provide access to the Bible in every language by translating scripture and discipling communities. They currently have 419 teammates translating the Bible into 66 languages spoken by 32 million people across 15 countries. Pioneer recognizes they cannot achieve their mission alone and are seeking to expand their number of language projects, teammates, and global partnerships to translate the Bible for more language groups and spread God's word worldwide.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church as a global organisation is designed to place the local church in the driving seat when it comes to mission and leadership. Every 4-5 years (5 years globally) we elect administrators to serve the global movement to equip, resource and build the capacity of members towards mission.
In the run up to the 63rd Session of South England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Luke Whyte, Leader of Templeway Church conducted a 30-day satirical campaign to be elected as president of the South England Conference and in the process; stimulated cross-generational dialogue and engagement in the workings of the church as an organisation, set out a compelling manifesto for change and highlighted some of the more subtle and insidious challenges within the cultures and dynamics of our church as an organisation.
In the eventuality of winning, Luke was fully prepared and ready to execute a clear mission and compelling vision. Although NEVER done before in the Seventh-day Adventist context, Luke Whyte created and presented his manifesto, all through social media. He solicited feedback, responded and clarified where necessary.
Here is that manifesto.
#luke4prezident
#LocalMissionGlobalVision
#Vision2020
This document provides biographical information about the author. It summarizes that the author was born in San Jose, CA and grew up in a Christian household with three older sisters. Their family became foster parents when the author was 13, and they have taken in many children since. The author is passionate about ministry, children, Africa, design, and helping others. They work as a Sunday school teacher, youth pastor, and volunteer for their church and mission organization. The author studies graphic design and hopes to use those skills to help small churches and missions. Their overarching goals are to live as God commands and use their talents to help others spread the gospel.
The author recounts how as a young person she was inspired to serve God through The Way Corps ministry. She was unsure how this commitment would allow her to also have a family. Scripture in 1 Kings reassured her that by keeping God first, her needs would be met and life would be abundant. Over 35 years of service, she found this proven true through spiritual growth, developing her teaching, having a family, and financial blessings through businesses. Her life has been full serving God as promised.
The document provides information about various Life Groups offered at Calvary church to help people connect, grow, serve and share. The groups cover a wide range of interests from biking and golfing to sewing, military history and prayer. They meet at different times and locations. People are welcome to join most groups at any time by contacting the group leader. The current semester runs from September to December.
This document outlines Christ Church's 2020 Vision and 5 Year Plan. It envisions Christ Church as a community of devoted Christ followers committed to evangelism, discipleship, mission, impactful services, strong children's, youth, and student ministries, and impactful small groups. The goals include growing these ministries, equipping members, and better utilizing facilities to achieve the vision. It emphasizes maintaining biblical values like teaching, evangelism, cultural relevance, growth, unity, relationships, small groups, excellence, leadership, and devotion.
Scouting is a global program that builds character and citizenship through outdoor activities. It is based on a Scout Promise and Law and aims to develop Scouts' character, citizenship, fitness, and spiritual potentials. The founder of the Boy Scouts was Robert Baden-Powell, who started the first Scout group in the UK in 1908 based on his military scouting skills. Scouting began in the Philippines in 1914 and has grown to over 2.5 million members, making it one of the largest Scouting organizations worldwide. Scouting activities include camping, outdoor activities, workshops, and community service projects.
Meeting Needs for Muslim Children in State Schools || Australian Islamic Libr...Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf
This document provides guidance for schools on meeting the needs of Muslim pupils. It covers topics like dress codes, halal food, prayer spaces, Ramadan accommodations, Islamic festivals, physical education, religious education, collective worship, sex education, languages, arts, library resources, educational visits and community engagement. For each topic, it explains the relevant Islamic beliefs and practices and suggests features of good practice for schools to consider in being inclusive of Muslim students. The overall aim is to help schools gain a better understanding of their Muslim pupils so these students can fully participate in school life.
The document provides an overview of the activities of the Message of Hope ministry from January to April 2022. It summarizes that the ministry updated its logo, reached over 10,000 people worldwide in 2021, started a weekly podcast called HOPE Podcast that now has over 100 listeners, will provide care packages to communities, and is looking forward to a back-to-school backpack drive. It also provides details on the ministry's blog, leadership, and published Bible study guide.
This document is an excerpt from a newsletter published by Insight for Living Ministries. It shares the story of Jim and Kelley, who felt called by God to adopt after years of listening to Chuck Swindoll's teachings. Though initially thinking of domestic adoption, they ended up adopting Ganga Grace from India after doors closed locally but opened internationally. Nearly 20 years later, their family has grown and their calling expanded in ways they could not have imagined when God first prompted them to adopt.
- Mercedes González completed the CheonBo Leaders' School 3 course to become a CheonBo coach.
- As part of the course, she connected 12 members of her tribe in Spain to the Heavenly Parent's Holy Community by having them sign a Declaration of Support.
- Mercedes feels that as a CheonBo coach, she must have a true heart and offer her original mind to help Heavenly Parent and True Parents, give joy through her coaching, and help others understand God's heart while constantly living a life of witnessing.
The article discusses how Gideons provide Scriptures to various emergency service workers as a way to encourage and support those who dedicate their time to serving others. It provides examples of Gideons distributing Bibles to police academies and fire stations. One anecdote describes Gideons reading Scripture with a firefighter who expressed a desire to go to heaven if something unexpected were to happen to him in the line of duty. The article emphasizes that Gideons aim to run alongside and comfort emergency workers through distributing God's word.
The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net service to have papers written. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a form with paper details, sources, and deadline. 3) Review writer bids and qualifications and place a deposit to start. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment or request revisions. 5) Request revisions as needed, with a guarantee of original work or a refund.
God spoke and I followed - eGo 2015 recapKristie Brown
This is a recap of the year for Excel Global Outreach (eGo) and the amazing things God has led us to do. We invite you to join us on a trip in 2016 to Honduras for a variety of missions.
This document outlines the strategy and vision of Creekside Community Church in Katy, Texas. The church's strategy involves four main areas for its members: Gather on Sundays for worship and teaching, Grow in LifeGroups for community and discipleship, Serve on ministry teams by using their gifts, and Go on mission locally and globally. The pastor invites readers to join the church to fulfill its mission of making disciples who make disciples of all nations.
This document summarizes a public meeting held in November 2016 by Tumanako Christian College. The meeting discussed the college's vision to establish a co-ed, interdenominational Christian school in Wellington for years 7-13. It provided an update on the college's progress, including securing a property, applying for integration from the Ministry of Education, and its plans to open in 2018. It asked for financial support to raise the deposit by December 2016 and outlined future fundraising goals to cover costs to open the school.
The document provides an annual report on the faith formation activities at Broadmoor Community Church from 2016-2017. It summarizes that the children/youth participated in various summer activities including camp and volunteer opportunities. Throughout the year, educational programs were offered for various age groups on topics like white privilege. Special multigenerational events were held for Advent and Lent. The report concludes by praising the volunteers and staff that supported the faith formation ministries.
This newsletter provides an update on the ministry activities of Sergio and Beth over the past year. They have expanded their work to Samoa and Mexico, teaching water purification and the DEEM program. Their partnerships in Mexico have grown and opened doors to share the gospel with more indigenous groups. They provided medical clinics that resulted in many professions of faith. Their vision for 2016 is to provide more families with clean water through filters and conduct additional mission trips in Mexico, Samoa, India and potentially Tonga. They thank supporters and request continued prayers and financial support to accomplish their goals.
This document is the December newsletter from First Baptist Church of Franklinton. It includes information about upcoming church services and events in December, including Christmas Eve services. It encourages members to commit to 30 days of prayer for the Darzi Muslims of India from November 30th to December 29th. It also provides details about the church's annual Lottie Moon Christmas offering for international missions and opportunities for members to engage in missions work.
The document provides information about the Full Gospel Church of Burundi and opportunities for volunteers. The church was founded in 1998 in Gitega, Burundi by Rev. Charles and Esperance Nduwumukama and has since expanded to 35 churches across the country. They focus on justice projects helping orphans and building schools. The document outlines several areas where volunteers are needed, including holding holiday clubs for children, building maintenance, assisting with development projects like constructing churches and schools, and providing resources for pastors and leaders. Volunteers are invited to serve in teams of 12 or less for 2-week periods to make a difference in Burundi.
1) The document summarizes Mercedes González's experience as a CheonBo coach, connecting 13 tribal members to the Heavenly Parent's Holy Community through a Declaration of Support.
2) She had them sign the declaration, which touches on 7 points about accepting God, peace, supporting True Mother's vision, building God's kingdom, living for God, defending goodness, and being a temple for God.
3) Mercedes feels that as a GT Leader and CheonBo Coach, she must have a true heart and original mind to bring joy to Heavenly Parent and True Parents by helping clients understand God's heart through CheonBo coaching.
Pioneer Bible Translators works to provide access to the Bible in every language by translating scripture and discipling communities. They currently have 419 teammates translating the Bible into 66 languages spoken by 32 million people across 15 countries. Pioneer recognizes they cannot achieve their mission alone and are seeking to expand their number of language projects, teammates, and global partnerships to translate the Bible for more language groups and spread God's word worldwide.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church as a global organisation is designed to place the local church in the driving seat when it comes to mission and leadership. Every 4-5 years (5 years globally) we elect administrators to serve the global movement to equip, resource and build the capacity of members towards mission.
In the run up to the 63rd Session of South England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Luke Whyte, Leader of Templeway Church conducted a 30-day satirical campaign to be elected as president of the South England Conference and in the process; stimulated cross-generational dialogue and engagement in the workings of the church as an organisation, set out a compelling manifesto for change and highlighted some of the more subtle and insidious challenges within the cultures and dynamics of our church as an organisation.
In the eventuality of winning, Luke was fully prepared and ready to execute a clear mission and compelling vision. Although NEVER done before in the Seventh-day Adventist context, Luke Whyte created and presented his manifesto, all through social media. He solicited feedback, responded and clarified where necessary.
Here is that manifesto.
#luke4prezident
#LocalMissionGlobalVision
#Vision2020
Lord of Life ELCA Youth Gathering Slide ShowTBuegler
This document provides information about a youth gathering event in New Orleans in 2009. It will involve 35,000 people gathering for worship, service, and fun. The purpose is for Christians to serve others with compassion and justice, as Jesus did. Each day will focus on a theme like learning about Jesus, experiencing the city through music and stories, and doing service projects. Youth will participate in small groups for safety and community. The total estimated cost is $720 per person and fundraising opportunities are available.
Heart Of God International Overview Slideshowjanross
This document provides information on the various domestic and international ministries of Heart of God International Ministries. It discusses ministries focused on providing aid and spreading Christianity in countries such as Uganda, Kenya, India, Haiti, and within the United States. Ministries described include caring for orphans, providing clean water, medical clinics, children's programs, Bible distribution, and supporting military personnel.
Lana has been involved for 24 years ministering to women who were living in countries where they did not grow up. This was a unique training as she went through this experience just like everyone else. She got additional training in Women\'s Ministry, Cross-cultural training, and on the job training as she started and led a Women\'s Ministry that grew from 30 women to over 400 women involved weekly. Her passion is to help women develop ministries that will last. She has developed International programs and assessment tools that can be uniquely tailored for your ministry. Watch this slide presentation to find out more about this exciting ministry.
The Encounter Story is filled with uplifting articles of what God is doing throughout the various areas of Encounter Revival Ministries. This is our quarterly publication meant to keep you updated with how your involvement with Encounter is helping us do great things for God and His people in the U.S. and around the world!
The document is an appeal letter from a ministry calling on readers to help heal the world through love and prayer during difficult times. It makes 3 key points:
1) The COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest have caused much suffering, but God calls us to overcome hatred with love as Jesus demonstrated on the cross.
2) We must forgive others as God forgives us so that our hearts are right and we can pray for love to transform lives worldwide.
3) The ministry is committed to training pastors worldwide and needs support through prayer and donations to reach all 195 nations with God's love.
The letter asks the reader to become a Monthly Companion of Grace by making consistent monthly donations to support the ministry of Insight for Living. It explains that roses are special to Cynthia because they remind her of fond childhood memories on her grandparents' rose farm. The ministry aims to spread "The Fragrance of Grace" through its messages, similar to how roses spread their fragrance. Monthly donations would affirm and encourage the ministry's work of sharing God's grace worldwide.
1) The author recalls how at age 10 on the day before Thanksgiving in 1944, while pledging allegiance in school, their teacher began sobbing during her prayer as she had recently lost her husband in WWII. This moment made the author fall in love with Thanksgiving and feel profound gratitude.
2) The author walked home slowly that day, stopping to promise God that they would fight to keep their country free, a promise they remembered serving in the military.
3) In the letter, the author asks the reader to donate to their ministry Insight for Living, which aims to equip people with biblical truth to fight personal battles, as their loyalty to God runs deeper than patriotism.
Paul Mitskevich serves as the Russian-language ministry leader for Insight for Living Ministries. He grew up hearing bedtime stories from his grandfather Walter about his and his family's faith and experiences surviving persecution in Russia as Christians. Paul is now translating resources from Insight for Living into Russian to share the gospel and Bible teaching with Russian speakers worldwide, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in serving God.
1) During a sermon on Jonah, a woman in the congregation had a profound experience where she realized she had been like the reluctant prophet Jonah - self-centered, rebellious, and arrogant.
2) The author emphasizes how impactful it can be when God's word cuts through to a person's heart. He shares another example of how a passage from Psalms or a statement from Paul had a similar effect on someone else.
3) The letter encourages donating to Insight for Living Ministries to support their mission of spreading God's word to all nations and languages, since the transformative power of God's word is the key to truly changing the world.
The author asks "Why me?" in response to enduring chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and other personal hardships. While reading the Old Testament, the author finds comfort knowing that even biblical heroes faced discouragement in their trials. Though some trials strengthened individuals and pointed to God, all reflected God's faithfulness as the heroes continued walking by faith. The author's hardships have made them long to trust and rest in God's plan despite unanswered questions, taking comfort that God remains present, even in darkness.
This document provides information about Insight for Living Ministries and their Bible teaching ministry led by Chuck Swindoll. It discusses the importance of spiritual nutrition through daily intake of God's word. It encourages reading the Bible daily, hearing it taught, studying, memorizing and meditating on scripture. It highlights the ministry's commitment to excellence in communicating biblical truth and its worldwide reach. It provides details on how to become a monthly financial supporter of the ministry.
This document advertises an upcoming Israel tour with Chuck Swindoll and Insight for Living Ministries from March 1-12, 2020. It provides the website and phone number for more information on the spiritual pilgrimage. It also summarizes Terry Boyle's new Searching the Scriptures training curriculum for international pastors, which began on Insight's 2019 Greek Isles cruise and will equip pastors around the world to study and teach the Bible.
The document tells the story of how God opened Romania to hear His word. It describes the harsh conditions and oppression under communist rule in the 1980s, when Christianity was banned. Two children, Anda and Ben, grew up in this context, experiencing poverty and hunger. After the Romanian revolution in 1989, communism fell and Christianity was freed. Both Anda and Ben came to faith and eventually attended seminary together in the US. They now work with Insight for Living Ministries to spread the gospel in Romania and address the spiritual hunger, after experiencing physical hunger under communism as children.
This document describes the story of King Josiah from the Bible and his mother Jedidah's influence on him. It discusses how Josiah grew up during a time of widespread wickedness and idolatry in Judah under previous corrupt kings. However, despite these negative influences, Josiah followed God and led Judah in righteousness. The document credits Josiah's devotion to God largely to the influence of his mother Jedidah, who is believed to have taught Josiah about God and his word from a young age, preparing him to faithfully follow God when he became king. It encourages readers that one devoted life can make a significant difference and influence others, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
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Jim: Before we left to pick up Ganga, God prompted us
to have the entire family praying to create love in our
hearts for her and love in her heart for us. Ganga—her
name—was all we knew about her. We decided to keep
Ganga as her first name and give her the middle name
Grace. She decided to go by Grace . . .
Kelley: Let me back up a bit to share something really
neat that God did for us. Before we learned about
Ganga, we got a reference from the adoption agency for
another child. Jim and I prayed about this girl. We also
asked our kids to pray. A couple days later, we all came
together at the kitchen table . . . and no one felt like we
were supposed to adopt her. That was a hard, horrible
phone call to make . . . But then we got our reference
for Grace.
We again asked the kids to pray on their own as we
did. When we came back together that time, we each
felt God was telling us she was the one. It wasn’t just,
“Mom wants this one,” or, “Mom and Dad decided . . .”
It was our whole family!
Jim: And then, our whole family got to go pick her up!
Tyler was 15, Clint was 13, and Anna was 9. We landed
in Mumbai around 1 a.m. On the drive to the hotel, our
senses were assaulted! It was 1 o’clock in the morning,
and the streets were crowded with trucks, noise, people,
and smells. They roll up the streets at 9 o’clock in our
town, so this was a shock!
There are SO many
people in Mumbai. If the
highway has six lanes,
there are ten lanes of traffic.
And the poverty . . . When
our driver picked us up at
the hotel and we left for
the orphanage, I stuck my
camcorder out the window
to take a video. Right away,
ten children who beg on the
streets lunged at us. They
were hanging on the side of
the car, reaching their hands
in for the camcorder. We
were panicked about their
safety, but our driver just
kept going!
As we drove along, we
saw babies splashing in
cesspools I wouldn’t let my dog play in; people taking
their constitutional along the road; a motorcycle going
by with a family of five; kids coming out of tin shacks
that don’t look as good as the ones we raise chickens
in! It’s just extreme poverty, and everyone is right on
top of each other. And yet, everywhere we looked,
everybody had a cellphone. Every shop had a radio
playing. Everyone is on social media. That connectivity
takes precedence, even over their dwelling conditions.
During our trip, we had
Muslim drivers, Hindu
drivers, drivers with no faith.
One guy had a Ganesh statue
on his dash. When we told
him we were Christians, he
said, “Oh yes,” and dropped
down his visor to reveal a St.
Christopher medallion, as if
to say, “I’ll add your God too.
If he can help me on Sundays,
Ganesh can take care of me on
Mondays.”
For the most part, we found
them open to Christianity.
They just didn’t have any
clue about it! That and the
dichotomy between the
intense poverty and the level
of connectedness made such a strong impression on
me . . . as did our visit to the orphanage.
When we picked up Grace, we spent the day at the
orphanage. Those kids so wanted a family; you could
just see it in their eyes. Grace was the princess for the
day because she was getting to go home with her forever
family. And boy, leaving those other forty kids behind
was tough.
We ate a meal with them—just a little chicken and
rice. We sat on the floor and ate with our hands from tin
plates. After dinner, they washed the dishes from their
galvanized pipe that came out of the wall. They have
just that one pipe for drinking, cooking, and washing.
It’s also where the kids stand and splash themselves to
bathe. They sleep on bare, concrete floors. But at least
they’re getting two meals a day.
Kelley: I’ve been thinking about how our trip to India
impacted our decision to partner with Insight. One of
the main things was the children we had to leave at the
orphanage. When we got Grace home, we just went
about our business. We had our family devotions, went
to church, and prayed as always. It didn’t hit me that
this little girl didn’t know Jesus . . . until, when she was
eight years old, and she asked Jesus into her heart. A few
days later, she asked me if she had hated Jesus before. It
When God Slams One Door Shut and Swings Another Wide Open, continued from front
Ganga Grace is on the right in the white jumper with the blue top, pictured at
the orphanage in India in 2003.
struck me then that Grace had the opportunity to know
Jesus, but what about the children at the orphanage who
didn’t go to Christian homes or weren’t adopted at all?
Also, one of our cab drivers
said something I’ll always
remember. When we told him
we believed in God, he said,
“Oh, Allah, it’s all the same.” I
realized then that they just don’t
know. They’re not hearing the
truth.
Being over there made me see
how important it is to not only
make the message available but
to make it culturally relevant.
Just translating Chuck’s good
teaching isn’t enough. It’s
Chuck’s personal stories and
struggles that grab your heart
and pull you in. That effect
can’t happen if the message isn’t
adapted for each culture by a
person who intimately knows it. The way Insight engages
and connects with each culture through international
pastors is unique!
Jim: I heard God’s call to reach India a couple years
after Grace became a believer when I received a flyer in
the mail from an organization that pulls girls out of sex
trafficking. In that flyer, I read the testimonies of two
rescued girls—one named Ganga from India and one
named Anna from Europe. I’ll never forget realizing that
could’ve been about MY Ganga or MY Anna! It made me
think there are thousands of Gangas still in India who
have no hope. Remember, in India, girls can only stay in
the orphanages until they are 14 years old. With little to
no education and no family, they’re left helpless on the
streets. Many are kidnapped, raped, or forced into the
sex industry. In 2017, more than 10,000 girls were raped
in India, and more than 1,500 were victims of human
trafficking. A total of nearly 6,000 women, girls, men,
and boys were trafficked that year—nearly 22 percent
for the purpose of sexual exploitation or prostitution!1
My heart longs for all the people of India to have the
opportunity to hear about Jesus and have hope—just like
my Ganga.
IFLM: On a crisp, April day in 2016, our executive vice
president and chief Donor Ministries officer, Alex, met
with you at Panera Bread in Springfield and shared about
Vision 195—how the Lord has called us into all the
nations and how we see a way to get there. What sealed
the deal for you in deciding to partner with us?
Kelley: Your approach with training
international pastors is different from
the norm. There’s nothing wrong with
what other ministries are doing, but we
realized that being culturally relevant is
so, so important. Another thing is that
you’ve been upfront with what you’re
teaching and how you’re teaching it.
So, we know what’s being taught is the
truth.
One thing I want to share with
anybody reading this is, Insight will
work WITH you. In all the many
conversations we had with Alex, we
said, “India’s important to us. That’s
where our heart is.” And you guys
said, “Yes, let’s do THAT.” You didn’t
say, “Why don’t you make this donation
now for something else, and if and when
we get Chuck’s messages translated into
a language there, we’ll move into India.”
In May 2016, Ganga Grace celebrated her
high school graduation.
Ganga Grace was the maid of honor at her sister’s
wedding in July 2016.
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New Delhi
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Visakhapatnam
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Through an adoption of a little girl,
God gave Jim and Kelley a heart to
reach 1.3 billion souls in India.
Jim and Kelley came to India in February 2004 to
welcome their new daughter. While awaiting Ganga
Grace’s exit visa, the family visited the Taj Mahal.
Mumbai
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