In this issue…

  1. PRAY FOR MUSLIMS YOU LOVE
  2. LEARN TO HELP THE POOR
  3. HIMALAYAN FOCUS SCHOOL OF FRONTIER MISSIONS
  4. RESOURCE TO ENCOURAGE MISSIONARIES
  5. TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
  6. SCHOOL OF FRONTIER MISSIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
  7. TESOL SCHOOL IN HAWAII
  8. MISSIONS SUPPORT SERVICES
  9. NEW OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEW YEAR
  10. SHORT-TERM MISSION HOW-TO RESOURCES
  11. CLOSING STUFF
  1. PRAY FOR MUSLIMS YOU LOVE — Interested in praying for Muslims during the upcoming 30-day fast period? Unfortunately, their email list is no more. They’ve lost *everybody*. If you’d like to be their friend and hear more about their work, write an empty email to <pray-on@30-days.net> or go directly to their NEW secure site at http://www.30-days.net .

    Remember, the old list, 30-days@ls.pmbx.net, no longer exists.

    30 Days Muslim Prayer Focus calls all Christians to pray for all Muslims during Ramadan, 06 November – 05 December 2002. </pray-on@30-days.net>

  2. LEARN TO HELP THE POOR — Learn how to help the poor through a distance learning course on Christian Microenterprise Development. The course runs Jan. 13-March 7, 2003, with application deadline being Nov. 1 for students overseas, Nov. 30 for students in the US. The cost is $250, which includes all materials. The course leader is Dr. Russell Mask, experienced practitioner and Assistant Professor of Community Development at Covenant College. For more information see http://www.chalmers.org , email or call 706- 419-1805. </chalmers@covenant.edu>
  3. HIMALAYAN FOCUS SCHOOL OF FRONTIER MISSIONS — Have a heart for the lost of the Himalaya? Join Youth With A Mission Cimarron for an intense time of equipping to reach the Himalayan nations; Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, N.India, & NE Pakistan. Cross cultural mission skills & effective tools for reaching Hindu, Buddhist, & Muslim peoples of the world’s rooftop will be imparted. The course will involve a 3-month lecture phase in western Colorado, starting January 2003. This will be followed by a two year placement in the Himalayan region, or serving as support staff to those on the field. A YWAM DTS or CDTS is prerequisite. For more info on this strategic event, contact YWAM at <sofm@ywamcimarron.org> or via http://www.ywamcimarron.org/SOFM.html . </sofm@ywamcimarron.org>
  4. RESOURCE TO ENCOURAGE MISSIONARIES — A Bible study guide called, “Finding Strength for the Journey,” provides a tool for member care or personal encouragement. Author Janice Lemke drew from experiences as a missionary when writing this series of thirty Bible studies that explores topics such as perseverance in hardship, dealing with depression, handling conflict, and benefit from trials. For Brigada readers, they’ve discounted the price to $5.00, plus shipping. There’s a bigger discount ($4.00 each) for orders of 20 or more. For more information contact: <cjlemke@cs.com>. </cjlemke@cs.com>
  5. TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS — … for Christian Ministries, Missions, Para-Church for field, furlough, and domestic use. The “Furlough Rental Program” provides Rental Cars at Cost. The New Field Units for NGO missions built for the country, insured, and delivered to port. All the major manufacturers, new and used cars, suv’s, mini-vans, club wagons, church vans and busses. Their sole objective is to save you money when you need to rent, purchase or lease a vehicle for ministry. For more information, contact MATS International, Inc. 4444 National Road E, Richmond, Indiana 47374, phone 888.776.7211 or 765.965.7777 fax 765.962.9966, email car@mats.org, or visit their web page at http://web www.mats.org .
  6. SCHOOL OF FRONTIER MISSIONS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA — YWAM Jacksonville is offering a School of Frontier Missions starting January 12th. The SOFM is an intensive Christian training course beginning with a 12-week lecture/teaching phase followed by field opportunities to apply what you have learned. The purpose of the SOFM is to give students the most essential principles and tools needed to start long- term church planting movements among unreached people groups. Here are some of the topics in the school: Ethnography, Spiritual Warfare for the Frontiers, Principles of church planting among unreached peoples groups, Anthropological Insights for Missionaries, Principles of Language Acquisition, Team Dynamics and Leadership, Chronological Bible Presentation, Biblical Principles for Missions, History of Missions and more! The School of Frontier Missions (SOFM) begins January 12, 2003. A successful completion of a DTS is required. For more information check out http://www.ywamjax.com or call José at 904-221-5990 (EST) or write him at .
  7. TESOL SCHOOL IN HAWAII — The next TESOL Course in Kona (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will be held at the University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii, beginning Feb. 17, 2003. This course will equip you to teach English & open doors for you anywhere in the world you may be led to go. This is a four-week academic curriculum with a two week practicum following immediately. The exact schedule is from Feb. 17th to Mar. 28th, 2003. For more information & application forms contact <admissions@uofnkona.edu>. </admissions@uofnkona.edu>
  8. MISSIONS SUPPORT SERVICES — Here’s an international ministry serving Church/Missions workers carrying out the Great Commission with an affordable range of worldwide medical and financial support services. Established 11 years ago, TTc serves more than 1,400 members in over 100 countries with flexible programmes that can be tailored to best suit your individual needs. a) The International Programme – long term medical insurance b) The Outreach Programme – medical insurance for up to 6 months at a time c) The Providence Programme – a flexible savings/retirement plan If you would like an information package, please write to: <sara@talent-trust.com> or visit… . </sara@talent-trust.com>
  9. NEW OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEW YEAR — Let English open doors to limited access nations. A TESOL course (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will be offered Jan. 13 – Feb. 7, 2003 in Lebanon, PA. The cost is $950, which includes tuition, room and board. For more information contact davidbbauman@cs.com.
  10. SHORT-TERM MISSION HOW-TO RESOURCES — STEM Int¹l wants to help you and your group do short-term missions right! STEM sells short-term mission books and resources at a large discount. Learn everything you need to know to do your mission right. Resources include Mack and Leeann’s Guide to Short-Term Missions; Vacations With A Purpose; The Essential Guide to the Short-Term Mission Trip; and other popular how- to publications.

    View the resources: Online at http://www.STEMmin.org/aboutSTEM/resources.shtml . Or request a catalogue by email at <office@stemmin.org> or call toll-free 1-877-STEM-min or outside US 952-996-1385. </office@stemmin.org>

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