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Comment from
John Coles |
The leader of the
New Wine movement in the UK |
I have found the amount
of media interest on the death of this Pope almost incredible.
He has been known as being highly ‘conservative’ in his views
on personal sexual morality (for which we might read biblical
in most cases!). Yet he has been lauded by a liberal media a
great Pope! It is as though when the media understands, and
almost longs for, a clear voice of spiritual and moral leadership
to be heard. There seems to be a deep respect for the lead that
the Pope has given. Perhaps that should be an encouragement
to us all not to be ashamed of our views, but to keep restating
what Christians have always believed, with the same grace, even
winsomeness, that the Pope had. At the same time lets pray for
the election of the new Pope, that he would be someone similarly
committed to biblical morality, and as welcoming of renewal
as the Pope John Paul has been. I don’t think this latter aspect
of his papacy has had much mention in the media but I believe
that the reception and use of Alpha by many Catholics around
the world has been because of the Pope’s views.
http://www.new-wine.org
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§ Despite all the
doctrinal differences that separate Christendom we here do have
thousands of Catholic readers worldwide, and who are real people
with feelings, views and a faith. The least we want to do is
to weep with those who weep. As is the case in many of our
historical protestant churches some Catholic people know the Lord
and walk with Him, many others especially those outside of Europe,
love a God they hardly know and are on a journey and want to be
guided, yet others know only the Church. So we share the sadness of
many in the passing of Pope John Paul II, a remarkable man in the
Roman Catholic tradition who stood by the poor of the world, and who
never swerved from the Bible's view of the priceless value of human
life. For news coverage and articles
Time Magazine last week was superb.
Les and
Pilar.
How
fragile life is! |
These days I have
been following the last hours of the Pope, John Paul II, and realised how fragile
life is and how close we all are to death. Brothers and sisters,
let's live every day as the last day of our lives, bearing in
mind that after we die we will be accountable before the author
of our lives -and we will either be rewarded with eternal life
or face perpetual condemnation.
Carlos Cortes Perez, Barranquilla,
Colombia |
The
World News follows . . .
Amazon - Venezuela |
God is working
in my boys . .
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'I want to say something.
I can tell you something. I want to be a believer. All you teach
reaches my very core. I do not want to keep on mulling over
this; I do understand what Christ did on the cross. Help me
to believe it', said Gabriel, a child who gave his life to Jesus
yesterday. There were two other children in the group: 'I always
think upon what you talk about God's words to me, and I have
no words; so, the more I ponder about it, the more I believe
it is true. But I am afraid of saying yes to God. I am afraid
of letting Him down. I am afraid of arriving in Parima and doing
things people pressure us to do. I have five brothers; they
all say are believers but behave quite badly. I do not want
to be like them. I want to live a good life. I want to be happy',
said Acaya. God is working in the hearts of my boys. Please,
keep us firmly in your prayers.
Musme Apóstol, missionary to the
Yanomami. |
Bolivia
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Together for the
unreached . . |
We actively support
the churches in evangelism and discipleship especially amongst
the Quechuas, Aimaras and Guaranis. God has given us the Jesus
film, the NT as an audio drama, and audiovisual materials for
children.
Eloy Mollo, Santa Cruz,
http://www.cruzada.org
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Brazil
On my way to Niger . . |
I am going with World
Horizons, Brazil, and would like to make contacts with churches
and pastors in Niger. If anyone would like to support me in
prayer I'll tell you more.
Giselle.
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Chile
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Anyone got a projector
on the shelf ? |
Hello Les, I am working
with videos and the Jesus film in towns and country, supported
by my church and with very good results. The problem is that
we need to hire the equipment. If anyone has a projector, even
a second-hand one please contact us.
Angelica Ruiz, Temuco
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Do you need us in Germany ? |
My wife and I are pastors
by the grace of God, If you are in Germany and need us, please
contact us.
Mario Guiñez, Santiago
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Costa
Rica |
Who needs me in
Europe? |
I am training as a
pastor at a Christian University. I am an industrial engineer
from Peru, aged 50, married to Monica and have two teenage children.
I am interested in being a self supporting missionary in Spain
or Europe and would like to get in touch with either a missionary
agency or a church that needs our support. In me and my family,
you will find a good Christian team.
Eduardo Nuñez M, Costa Rica.
§ Hi Eduardo: It is not just Spain,
but also all of Europe needs a faith and a dedication like yours.
Come in the time and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. From England,
a big hug of encouragement in Christ,
Les. |
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Ghana
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Can I have your
leadership training ? |
Dear Les, our local
church just started a Bible School for some of the gifted members
to serve as pastors in the future. We shall be very grateful
if we can use your Leadership Modules for their training. What
are the conditions of use?
Daniel C.Patrick, World Christian
Revival Evangelism, Accra.
§ Hello Daniel, you can download all
the modules from this
page The Word version is easier to print than the html version.
Go ahead, take all you want free of charge, give copies free
of charge except for the cost of making the copy, you can copy
just one or two lessons at a time to keep expenses down for
the students if you wish. If you look at the FAQS
page and then the Diploma
page you will know how to issue valid diplomas. I will help
you in any way that I ever can, just ask.
Les. |
Global Christian Trends
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39,000 Christian
denominations in the world |
They range from several
million to fewer than 100 members in all 238 nations. They can
be divided into six megablocks: 1. Roman Catholics - 1.119 billion;
2. Independents - 427 million; 3. Protestants -376 million;
4. Orthodox - 220 million; 5. Anglicans - 80 million; 6. Marginals
- 34 million. The Independents, comprised of independent and
post-denominational Christians, are the fastest-growing group,
and already make up 20% of the world Christian population. Christianity
is currently growing fastest in China, with an estimated 10,000
new believers each day. Status of Global Mission, Todd M. Johnson
& Prof. David Barrett, based on 10 million questionnaires in
3,000 languages.
http://www.globalchristianity.org
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Guatemala |
Translations Spanish
- English |
Mayra Ramírez is an
English-Spanish translator and she can do some translations
for you. She is married to a pastor who teaches at a seminary.
Contact Mayra |
India
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People here worship
idols . . |
Especially Christians
are facing persecution here so pray for freedom to preach the
word of God. In Orissa we don't have a Bible School so I am
praying to start one in July to send people to establish churches
for His kingdom.
Pastor Ajmad Ati Missal, Bhubaneswar,
Orissa |
Tsunami kids and lepers restart life because of Jesus . . .
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Dear Les and DCI family,
Thank you so much for the gift for the Tsunami orphans at Kulachal.
We bought food, new mats, pillows, clothes and plates and have
opened a Mercy Home for these kids and hope God will provide
every need for them. Were you able to find anyone to help these
kids monthly ? Last Saturday we had the 4th meeting for the
100 women and 75 men lepers from the Christmas mission. They
are asking for a regular weekly service and now some want Bibles.
With coffee and a biscuit they are very happy. I am sure we
will see a lot of them in heaven.
Pastor Daniel, Voice of the Gospel,
Kerala.
http://www.voiceofgospelministry.org
§ Daniel, I just found someone and
we will join with them so these poor kids are not going to be
disappointed. Isn't the Lord good, all the time ?
Les. |
Italy
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The sights in my
promised land |
Evangelism for the
Arabs Ministry here told me that during the last Ramadan, 145
of them handed out New Testaments in Milan. When the Arabs were
leaving their meetings, many said "I always wanted to have one
of those". Some even asked for more, whilst others would not
accept them. In February, the Catholic Church organised a national
congress on exorcism. Why? Because of there are over 700 Satanism
sects in this country with about 100.000 members between 18
and 30 years old. Now, that's something to pray about, isn't
it? The best news this month was that the Lord allowed me to
lead two Swiss women to His feet.
Margarita Macazaga, from Argentina.
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Madagascar |
Church planting
by helicopter and GPS |
Forty new churches
have already been planted among the 2.4-million- strong Betsiminsaraka
people group in the island's dense rain forest. Teams of four
evangelists fly to their starting point by helicopter, from
where they travel by foot for two weeks through difficult and
sometimes dangerous terrain, planting new churches and strengthening
existing ones. Two weeks later, the helicopter picks them up,
often hundreds of miles from their starting point. Source
Dawn Africa
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Morocco
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Pastor forced to
leave country |
The South African pastor
of the only English-language Protestant church in Marrakech
was given a few days official notice to leave Morocco. He had
been the subject of an article in a fundamentalist publication
in which he was falsely accused of evangelistic activities and
despite the fact that another Moroccan publication publicly
refuted the allegations, he and his whole family were forced
to leave. Their departure will leave a big hole in the family
of God in that city.
Arise Shine Morocco Prayer Bulletin
54
http://www.interum.org/ASM
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Excited ? You bet we are ! |
A friend of ours here
made the greatest decision recently, and this afternoon we're
going to begin your course together - him in Arabic, and myself
in English, but talking in a mixture of the two! We'll begin
with lessons 21-40 - the basic Discipleship course and maybe
then go back to lesson 1. I just thought you'd be excited to
know that a Moroccan is about to begin using the materials!
Name withdrawn for security reasons
§ This is what we dream about having
spent years putting the Free Bible School into many languages
including Arabic. Excited, you bet we are!
Les and Pilar.
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Peru
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Obstetrician wants
to go into missions |
I am 28 years old and
about to graduate as an Obstetrician, a profession our Father
has given me to serve Him. I want to serve Him in missions and
if you need me please contact me.
Rose Mary Melèndez, Cusco.
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This health centre goes to the people |
Apart from the health
programmes we are involved in, we care for 67 children with
meals, health care and teaching support. Please, pray for this
small project we are doing with our own money. I can send you
photos and information.
Manuel Salvador Rosado, Rioja.
San Martín. |
Qatar
|
Are you in Qatar
? |
Please let me know because I am planning to visit
Qatar soon.
Eliomar Alexander Sucre, Mérida,
Venezuela |
Uganda
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Micro-vision goes
national. . . |
I visited the Aduku
Bank for the Poor scheme and discovered that their performance
has challenged the Government of Uganda greatly. The Government
sent a fact finding mission to analyse the success of this micro-credit
scheme. Their report after meeting our poor widows and their
leaders was so good that they want to adapt our strategies and
philosophy of banking for the poorest. I really thank God for
the way you gave birth to this vision which is now becoming
a national vision for Uganda.
Pastor George Purkweri, Lira,
Uganda.
§ Thank you George, it is nice to be
a link in the chain from heaven to Lira but as the Bible says,
it wasn't Paul, and it wasn't Apollos but it was God who gave
the increase, and for the sake of Uganda and poor, suffering
Africa may the Lord give a lot more yet.
Les. |
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United Kingdom
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Teenagers upfront and leading . . . |
Our College Christian
union has been running since last October. It's something that
we had been wanting to start up since we became Christians and
it was quite strange how it all came together so easily last
year, when we'd spent the years before trying to organise one
without seeing any results. Three new Christian teachers came
to help out and pray for us, before didn't know one. The first
CU was really nerve-racking as we had never led anything before.
To be honest we were expecting 5 people and we nearly had a
nervous breakdown when around 20 people walked in. There were
only 4 Christians among us. We just shared our testimonies and
told them all without any reserve how insane we are about Jesus
and how much we love him and how we've given him our lives.
You could really feel the Holy Spirit in the room. I think people
were a little shocked at what we were saying but now 30 people
attend every week.
We have been able to pray for people and see them open up to
God and 5 young people have become Christians but somehow we
are not satisfied, and probably won't be until we see all 1500
pupils on fire for God, living for him and being totally passionate
about a relationship with him. If you could please pray for
us and the CU we'd be so grateful as we have a huge heart for
the school and to see it saved. We've basically just told God
that we're not leaving until He's made an impact through us.
So if we're still there by the age of 40 you'll know why. It
sounds quite impossible, but one thing I've learnt is that if
God can bring out a CU out of nowhere, then he can do all the
above and more.
Lizzie and Rebecca, Bingham, England.
§ This is our daughter and her friend,
just 16 and 17 years old. To see a live CU emerge just like
this one has in secular Britain this is a move of God which
everyone is watching very carefully and no-one would dare to
interfere with. Pray for the girls and for the school, this
is maybe the only way many of the kids will ever hear about
God's love for them.
Les and Pilar.
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Tribe to tell their story through music and song . . |
SIt's
a long journey from Dar Es alaam, Tanzania to
this little time-untouched mud hut village, and I'm not simply
referring to miles! Two years ago we spent time with the people
of Mnase to learn something of their life. At the time they
were entering a period of drought and famine as the rains had
failed to come and they did not know how they would cope in
the coming months. Our way to help is to record them telling
their story and sharing their lives through music and song.
We in the West can learn much from their life and be blessed
by their music, they will receive 100% of the profit made on
selling the CD's. All this depends on whether our recording
equipment will work with no electricity, and in very hot weather,
dust and wind. For many reasons, things may not go as planned
and ask you to join with us to pray for this venture, our protection
and most of all for the people of Mnase.
Martin and Rebekah Neil, Northumbria
Community.
http://www.northumbriacommunity.org
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Amazing grandmother impacted by Burkina Faso |
I am finally fulfilling
my life long dream to travel to other countries, to live with
the people to learn about their culture and to share my own,
and somehow find a way to contribute to make life better for
others. I have just returned from a visit to Burkina Faso visiting
schools, orphanages and churches there and in Ghana. I learned
that the greatest needs are for the leaders to learn to speak
English, to dig wells and to support orphanages. Could the youth
of your area participate in a project to bring wells to Burkina.
See the Walking
for Water page. Do you have contacts for me to go to Ouagadougou
to teach English? Burkina Faso really has a beautiful people
in poverty and our countries have the solution.
Sheryl A. Bailey, Lebanon, NH.
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What makes them worth doing is the God we are serving.
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