Brigada Today
25 Oct 2002
In this issue...
- MISSION SHOW ON TV
- CROSS-CULTURAL LADIES... GET HELP FROM "PETER'S WIFE"
- 6-HOUR "PEOPLE RAISING" FUNDRAISING VIDEO/AUDIO KIT
- "CHEW" - CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY EXCHANGE
- ISLAMIC STUDIES 2003
- HEALTH INSURANCE FOR RETURNING OR FURLOUGHING WORKERS
- NEW SERVICE: EMAIL GATEWAY TO THE WEB
- TEACH ENGLISH IN SE ASIA
- HOW MANY HUNDREDS OF NEW APPEALS WILL COME FROM NIGERIA?!
- CLOSING STUFF
- MISSION SHOW ON TV -- Beginning in February, FaithTV will begin airing a half-hour program all about missions. "MISSION: God at Work, Faith in Action" will feature videos showing God working through missionaries around the world. They are looking for videos to feature. If you have a video that is worthy of broadcast, please contact Dianne at <mission@faithtelevisionnetwork.com>. FaithTV is trying to change the reputation of Christian Television ... broadcasting documentaries and movies ... sort of a discovery/movie channel from a Christian perspective. MISSION is their flagship show. Check them out at http://www.faithtelevisionnetwork.com . Click on MISSION. Finally, a program about what we do! This could change how the world views missionaries.
- CROSS-CULTURAL LADIES... GET HELP FROM "PETER'S WIFE" -- Here's help and encouragement for women living and working cross culturally. To receive this free email newsletter, email <joinb@peterswife.org>. PW is carefully worded to protect those in sensitive areas. The web site http://peterswife.org has been redesigned for speed and access. All previous newsletters are in the Archive for easy reference. The newest addition is a Forum that provides a place to exchange ideas and receive more immediate help. All are welcome.
- 6-HOUR "PEOPLE RAISING" FUNDRAISING VIDEO/AUDIO KIT -- This 6-hour training program is designed to help reduce the fear as well as reduce the time needed to raise funds. These tools are based on the popular Moody Press book "People Raising" now in a 10th printing. Through December 15th the 6-hour People Raising video and audio kits are available at the reduced rate of 20% or more off. To order discounted 6-hour VIDEO kits, go to http://www.peopleraising.com/purchase.cfm?specialorder=V69879 Save $50 -- now only $199.99! To order discounted 6-Hour AUDIO kits, go to http://www.peopleraising.com/purchase.cfm?specialorder=A4657 Save $20 - - now only $39.99! http://www.PeopleRaising.com/tools.cfm or e-mail <Bill@PeopleRaising.com>
- "CHEW" - CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY EXCHANGE -- Are you interested in exchanging international short-term lodging? Please contact Mariposa at <singinheart@aol.com> if you have exp., know of an org. that does this, or are interested in piloting/joining the Christians' Hospitality Exchange for ministry Workers co-op (CHEW). You don't have to be on a ministry venture at the time of stay. Hospitality could range from a spare bed only, to bed & breakfast. This all began because Mariposa and a friend (2 women) are seeking a place to stay in rural France from January 5 - 10, 2003. They were thinking, "Hey... we could exchange hospitality in a Los Angeles suburb for a different time." Sounds like a great idea. They'll assemble the directory, then we'll publish it here in an autoresponder. It's a great idea -- and I'm surprised we haven't done it before!!!
- ISLAMIC STUDIES 2003 -- The 6th annual "Institute of Islamic Studies" will convene April 07 to May 30, 2003, at Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, Baguio City, Philippines. Earn up to 9 graduate credits. *Course 1 "Introduction to Islam": Week 1 - Historical Background (Dr. Ken Ferguson); Week 2 - Contemporary Issues (Dr. Stuart Robinson); Week 3 - Folk Islam (Dr. Rick Love). *Course 2 "Apologetics in Muslim Contexts": Week 4 - Answering Islamic Objections (Rev. Ezekiel Joshua); Week 5 - Bridging from Qur'anic Material (Rev. Harry Morin). *Course 3 "Approaches to Islam": Week 6 - Practical Approach (Rev. Joseph Cumming); Week 7 - Women’s Issues in Islam (Dr. Miriam Adeney); Week 8 - Contextual Approach (Dr. Phil Parshall). *E-mail <apts@agmd.org> *Telecom (63)(74) 422-6977. *Fax (63)(74) 442-7068. *Web: http://www.apts.edu/ The registration deadline is March 01, 2003.
- HEALTH INSURANCE FOR RETURNING OR FURLOUGHING WORKERS -– Will your health insurance cover you during your furlough in the USA? Are you returning to the USA permanently and thus losing your non-USA health coverage? Here's health insurance for both cases. The plans offer various deductibles and maximum coverage amounts. For information contact <jeff@gninsurance.com> or call 480/813-9100; Toll free in USA: 866/636-9100. Visit http://www.gninsurance.com.
- NEW SERVICE: EMAIL GATEWAY TO THE WEB -- A new free internet service has been developed specifically for those who have email access, but are not connected to the Internet and as a result cannot access the web directly. To use this service send a message to <getpage@emailweb.us> with a URL in the subject line. The service will return the web page and all of its media components. These responses will display correctly in current versions of most email programs. More complete information on this service can be obtained by sending email to <info@emailweb.us>.
- TEACH ENGLISH IN SE ASIA -- A Bible school in a closed country is looking for people who have a degree in bible or missions to come and teach English. They can facilitate both short-term 3-5 day seminars and also 6-12 month or longer arrangements. Please contact me for more details. Please inquire with us today at Mission to Unreached Peoples. Contact Jeff K. at 1-888-847-6950 or (206) 781-3151 or check them out at http://www.mup.org. Their email address is <mupinfo@mup.org>
- HOW MANY HUNDREDS OF NEW APPEALS WILL COME FROM NIGERIA?! -- Are you getting tired of all the appeals coming from Nigeria and sister nations? They all want your bank account information... eventually. If you don't believe it's getting rampant, take a look at: http://www.thespamletters.com and click on "Nigerian Scam Artists" in the left column. Sad. Here are 3 tips on how to handle them, and others like them: Delete, delete, delete.
CLOSING STUFF
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