Welcome to the 22nd April 2003 edition
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UK: Free screensaver for evangelism.
Can a screen saver be used for evangelism? Non-Christians are unlikely to install an  evangelistic screen saver themselves. But here is a new inoffensive screen saver which Christians can use at work, which is designed to intrigue and be a conversation starter. http://www.gospelcom.net/guide/resources/screensaver.php
Tony Whittaker, Repton.
www.soon.org.uk

Peru: We have accepted Islam as the guiding force for our lives.
Our web site is designed by Peruvians from Catholic and other Christian groups which have converted to Islam in our own countries. We have accepted Islam as a way of life, in our site you will find why many of us who were training to be priests have made this change even though we have no Muslim or Arab lineage. The site is in Spanish.
Martin El Peruano, Lima.
http://www.geocities.com/musulmanesperu2002

§ In freedom of expression we have published Martin's e-mail and we have replied to him with courtesy, kindness and with a gentle expression of our own faith, which is the only way to begin to draw near to Muslim peoples.  As believers in the UK which has very many Muslims we want to be genuinely welcoming to our Islamic neighbours and try to show them the reality, the hope and the peace of our lives in Christ.  It is not good enough to just assault them or anyone else, with verses and prejudices. Nevertheless may this e-mail be a warning from the Lord to all of the churches who prefer lukewarm and careless living in Christ because people who watch from a distance then make their choices for or against Christ based on what they see. It will never be the Christian religion that will particularly attract the undecided onlookers but rather the living Bible of our lives of faith, obedience, simplicity and holiness. At least this is my humble opinion. Les, el editor.

Zimbabwe: Are you interested in an exchange programme ?
Would you be interested in Church building in the Third World ? Please contact me.
Rev Albert Gumbu Mhururu, Harare.

Bolivia: Serving the Yunga people for five years.
I need your help in prayers to serve to this Afro-Bolivian people, with African and Aymara traditions. I would be very grateful if I someone could provide me with Bibles, literature, children’s materials in Spanish, and puppets. If there is any other missionary with this people group I would like to work with you.
Regina de Souza Pereira, La Paz

USA: Looking for new and second hand PCs.
We help pastors and leaders among children by providing them with PCs, to help them prepare better teaching materials. If you live in the USA and would like to give away a used  computer to a servant of God, please contact us.
Benjamin Contto, California, 559-625-2170
www.acuerdatedemi.org

§ Benjamin, any of the churches in developing countries can get reconditioned PCs from www.computer-aid.org in London. It is necessary to have an agent collect and ship from London but the PCs are like new, with screen, mouse and keyboard. The charity only asks US$ 60 to cover costs, and nothing more. It’s a real bargain. Les, the editor.

Burundi: Pray for peace to be restored soon.
So that we are able to take the gospel all over the country. There are areas that we cannot currently reach and they have great need of the Word of God.
Alexis Nitereka

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Chile: Looking for contacts in Vientam.
I would like to know if you have any contact in Vietnam, or if you know any church or missionary that I could contact. I would like to serve the Lord there. 
Paola. 

§ Paola, if you know English, missionary Richard B in the Philippines could help you, and Michael Kelly, a leader with UK World Horizons has just returned from Vietnam. Your dream is not impossible. 
Les and Pilar, the editors.

Southern Africa: Awesome Sudan Prayer Camp
We experienced many breakthroughs in the lives of people that attended. When you pray God will bless. It is incredible how God is blessing people from very poor communities in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Lesotho. Everyone of them can testify to God's goodness since the camp. Thanks also for publishing our news, it is amazing to see the responses from people from the Spanish speaking world. A "local girl" now studying with YWAM in Texas, USA, is translating for us.
Norman Johnson.

§ For basic on-line translation across the languages try Systranbox or Freetranslation or Altavista If you keep your lines short, very simple and without Christian language it works - pastors always become shepherds ! Les.

Brazil: Short term Missions opportunity.
Our vision is to reach Hispanic youth offering short term missionary work in areas such as discipleship, evangelism, and health. Come, write to us in Spanish.
Mauro Dos Santos, Sao Paulo
www.idportodomundo.hpg.com.br

USA: 2nd East Africa project cut short.
My wife, Inez, had to be rushed to the hospital and was not expected to live but she made it. We completed a seminar in Nakuru, Kenya for pastors and leaders with little or no formal training, but we had to cancel the seminar in Bungoma. Please pray God will help us to return to Kenya shortly. Some Rwandans have asked USE to come to their country.
Charles Aranyas, Houston, Texas.
www.hometown.aol.com/aranyas/USE2.html

 

Peru: God is awakening the Latins for the nations.
I would like to get in touch with missionaries in Spanish to share experiences and to up hold each other in prayer. I know that one day my heart will follow its call to be among Muslims.
Nirma Isabel Guerrero Tello, Lima.

§ Nirma, it might interest you to know that for every one contact we have in the English speaking world we have 25 from the Spanish speakers and almost all are filled with vision and passion for Christ and the nations.  Something remarkable is happening at heart level.  
Les and Pilar (In Spain this week)

India: Since 1969 we preach gospel.
We produce leaders and plant churches by publishing our monthly magazine Echo Of His Call in 14 Indian languages, conducting Bible correspondence courses, 24 hour prayer service, Bible Training Institute, Village High School, TV Ministry, printing press and Crusades in spite of great persecution.

S. Sam Selva Raj, Chennai.

 

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Middle East: Eye-witnessing the effects of war.
We had to remove all our Western staff from Yemen, Kuwait and Iraq, and are waiting to see what to do in Egypt which is a volcano and a domino. If it explodes against the West then others will follow, it will be a major disaster and that might just happen.
Missionary, anonymous for security reasons.

§ We know the writer well, she is from Argentina and in senior missions leadership.  You can be sure that both we here and millions round the world are watching and waiting in prayer.  
Les and Pilar, the editors.

Uganda: Still no rest in the north of Uganda. 
It is getting worse with raids from the Karamajong who are killing innocent people, raping women and taking away the few animals from the locals. We need divine intervention. The government is tired with this insurgency and they are trying to talk peace with the rebels but the rebels are consulting the spirits from the devil which doesn't know peace at all. It is more of the spiritual war than the war against blood and flesh.
Pastor and Jane Purkweri, Lira.

§ We wonder how true that last comment from George might be for all wars or perhaps we are too far too  sophisticated over in the West to believe such things ?  Les.

Peru: Tell me about mission to Jewish people.
Are there missionaries working in Jewish areas? (In Spanish).
Paul del Carpio

 

N. Ireland: Baptist Pastor waits for heart transplant . .
While I wait God has given me a ministry to others through my web site. I would like to ask you to pray for a number of children who need or have recently had major heart surgery including transplant. Their details are on the site.  Pray that the witness and support offered will turn many to trust in the Lord.
David McFarland, Lurgan.
www.2hearts.org.uk

§ David, just to encourage you a pastor friend of ours in Barcelona had a heart transplant a few months ago. He was out within days, a new man, and today he is as strong as ever and preaching to 1,000 people with passion. Amazing ! Les and Pilar.

Holland: Come and work in DR Congo.
I am from there and working with churches and people who are looking for partnership. 
Marcello Carlos Mensa.

 

West Africa: Free evangelistic papers for Fula people.
'BadakeE' and 'Boouataa' can be seen here and free copies can be posted in any reasonable quantity.
Tony Whittaker, Soon Ministries, Repton, UK
tony@soon.org.uk

§ You can trust Tony to have the most unqiue and brilliant literature resources to give you free. Take a look at his website, see what you can find for your local people. Les.

 

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Cuba: From Havana out to the provinces 
Our beneficiaries are children, sick and needy people. We deliver food to their homes and find them bicycles, clothes, medical care and have a workshop making pyjamas. Please pray for us.
Dulce Montalvan Diaz, Mana Ministry, Cuba.