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“Brigada: Since 1995… Buckets full of Resources, Trends, Challenges — all in a weekly e-zine & website…”Compiled by Doug Lucas, Team Expansion, Louisville, KY(Thanks for your patience as we ‘catch up’ with the publishing date.) In this issue… 1) Calling All Parents (That Have Had To Choose Schools) 2) Where Would You Learn Modern Standard [...]

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If you know of a parent that has had to make a school choice, please refer them here. Two families in North Africa have asked for help. So — have you ever tried homeschooling, international school, boarding school, or a national school? Would you mind sharing, …. Which turned out to be best for your [...]

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Here’s a guy wondering where is the best school or program for learning Modern Standard Arabic. I’ve heard of several schools — Kelsey, GAP, and others. Did you or someone you know participate in such a program? If so, would you be willing to offer an assessment? What might be the strengths/weaknesses of each program, [...]

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Check out the new bullet-proof polo shirts at geek.com. (Just go tohttp://www.gizmag.com/bullet-proof-polo-shirt/10187/and search for “polo shirts”.) At first glance, these might seem like the latest fashion-conscience missionary-wear, until you see the price tag.

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World Sending Service has a resource center in White River, South Africa offering a 10 day program for exposure to ministry and community needs in the Lowveld. White River is the “Colorado Springs” of South Africa featuring many cutting edge ministries alongside major community need. The program includes 3 days of sight seeing and 7 [...]

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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 study guide on topics such as perseverance in hardship, dealing with depression, handling conflict, and benefit from trials. One missionary writes, “I have been [...]

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Is your organization experiencing health insurance rate increases? Do you want to help support Brigada? If so, be sure to contact Insurance Services of America. They are a Christian organization that specializes in helping individuals and groups find affordable health insurance options. They can put together a “tailor-made” plan to fit your group’s needs. Their [...]

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Heritage International School in Kampala, Uganda is looking for qualified teachers for the 2009-2011 school years. Candidates must possess a valid teaching certificate, be a Christian, and be willing to sign a contract for 2 years. The school is made up of 30% Ugandans, 15% other Africans, 18% Asian, and 35% Caucasian from Europe & [...]

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The Chronological Bible in pictures free for church groups & missions. The 10-Minute Bible video is now available watch at… http://theglorystory.com/html/videos.htm To download pictures and re-create the 10 Minute Bible click here. http://theglorystory.com/html/free_pictures.htm Get this — there are no copyright restriction on these images.

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Here is an excellent site full of useful information about electronics and communications, especially helpful for those who travel. http://kropla.com/index.html

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Here’s $50 from a Pioneers guy headed to Central Asia to help locals write and translate materials in their own language. Praise the Lord! Thanks, too, for the Brigada participant who gave $10 in exchange for the music we’re making available for all Brigada readers. Grab it for free at: http://www.myspace.com/douglucasmusic What’s more, the Glory [...]

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Just click one of the pushbuttons at the right-hand top of the home page… or use the PayPal link on the upper left if you prefer. Either way, you can also click on the “Donate” page in the link at the top of the webpage http://www.brigada.org/1995/01/contribute.html Again, you can choose to use PayPal or any [...]

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You’re saying, “Duh.” Yes, I knew that business as missions was a hot topic. But I had no idea just *how* hot until this past weekend when I called in favors from 3 co-workers in Team Expansion to help me lead a workshop on the topic at a major missions mobilization event in Tulsa, OK [...]

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