In This Issue: Movements that Change the World, Praying for Asia, and More
- PRAYER GUIDE – Lampungese of Sumatra (and Others)
- WEBSITE – Asia Harvest Site Includes Videos, 1,500 UPG Profiles
- BOOK – Movements that Change the World
- BOOKS – God’s Heart for Children
- EVENTS – Prayer for Global Harvest, Conferences and Retreats, and More
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BOOKLET – The Lampungese of Sumatra (and Others)
Source: A network of Christian workers in Sumatra
Know much about Sumatra, Indonesia? It’s one of the world’s largest islands, a place of great diversity, and home to many thousands of the world’s least-reached people.
The Lampungese of Sumatra: 30 Days of Prayer describes one of the largest groups, the 2.5 million Lampungese. Learn about their lives, intercede on their behalf, join others in praying in strategic unity, and mobilize resources to reach them.
Copies of this 30-day prayer guide are available for US$4.00 or at a discount for larger orders. View a sample page.
>> For more information or to order copies, write to this address.
>> See also three prayer guides focused on Sumatran peoples: The Ogan of South Sumatra Prayer Guide, The Acehnese of Sumatra Prayer Guide, and The Unreached Peoples of Sumatra Prayer Guide, or peruse a great website about ministry to Southeast Asian Muslims, A People Loved.
WEBSITE – Asia Harvest Site Includes Videos, 1,500 UPG Profiles
Source: Asia Harvest
The Asia Harvest website has been “refreshed” and has several new features that you might find helpful and interesting, as well as many free resources.
– More than 20 video clips, including several videos of Brother Yun preaching and videos profiling various unreached people groups in Asia.
– A challenging and informative quiz, How much do you know about Asia?
– More than 1,500 full-color Asian people group profiles free for you to download and print, most taken from AH books such as Operation China and Peoples of the Buddhist World.
BOOK – Movements that Change the World
Source: Movements
Steve Addison is the Director of Church Resource Ministries, Australia, and he’s written a book, Movements that Change the World (146 pages). I haven’t read it, but am intrigued. Here’s an excerpt:
“Jesus was the first missionary. He didn’t start an organization, he didn’t write a book, and he didn’t run for office. What Jesus did was to found a missionary movement that would one day span the globe.”
“If you’re a follower of Jesus, you don’t have to start a missionary movement. You’re already in one. This book is about helping you to understand what this means and how to participate in what God is already doing.”
>> Buy the book from a variety of sources in various countries; you can even get it for your Kindle! Read Ed Stetzer’s interview with Steve Addison, listen to the podcast, or read Steve’s blog.
BOOKS – God’s Heart for Children
Source: Karen Hardin, Caleb Resources
Children in Crisis: A New Commitment by Phyllis Kilbourn (MARC Publishing, 1996). This book acquaints you with the problems of children at risk and spells out the role of the church in offering a biblical, God-directed response. This compilation of articles is a good reader for those who want to reflect critically and learn of practical ideas for ministry. Paperback, 272 pages.
Fields of the Fatherless: Discover the Joy of Compassionate Living by C. Thomas Davis (David C. Cook, 2008). With compassion and insight, Davis shows you how to reach out to the weak and needy – those who are most on God’s heart. Paperback, 192 pages.
Good News about Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World by Gary A. Haugen (InterVarsity Press, 1999). Accounts of injustice from around the world often leave us feeling outraged, helpless, and wondering how to respond. The good news about injustice is that God is against it. God is in the business of using the unlikely to perform the holy, Haugen contends. He offers stories of courageous witnesses, past and present; he also calls the body of Christ to action. Paperback, 200 pages.
Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most by Dr. Wess Stafford (Waterbrook Press, 2007). A leader of Compassion International shares his boyhood adventures growing up in an African village and challenges us to change the world one child at a time. Includes true stories of how God has used children for his purposes, both in biblical and modern times. Paperback, 304 pages.
>> The annotated book list at RedCardKids.org describes an additional 50 books for children, adults, and families about at-risk children and issues affecting them (e.g., poverty, education, war, and HIV/AIDS). See also the Red Card list of recommended movies on these topics.
EVENTS – Prayer for Global Harvest, Conferences and Retreats, and More
21 Days of Prayer for Global Harvest
Student Volunteer Movement 2 invites you to join believers worldwide for 21 Days of Prayer for Global Harvest, praying and fasting for personal revival, generational awakening, and global harvest in our lifetime!
When: October 21 to November 2, 2009.
Who: Participate individually or with your church, community, ministry, or family.
How: Find practical suggestions here, and sign up for daily emails or RSS feed. Additional info and promotional materials (including a video) are on the website (which is also available in 40 languages).
Other Recent Additions to the Missions Catalyst Calendar
October 16-18 – The Journey Deepens (Atlanta, GA, USA). Retreats for prospective missionaries; explore next steps on the journey.
October 22-24 – Oasis Conference (Indianapolis, IN, USA). Designed to help Christians reach out in love to Muslims in North America. Hosted by Crescent Project.
October 24 – The Next Mile Conference (Tualatin, OR, USA). One-day conference for teens and adults designed to help you “stay different” after a short-term mission.
October 29-November 1 – Ekbalo Equipping Conference (near Virginia Beach, VA, USA). Four-day intensive with subsequent mentoring, offered by Elijah Company.
>> See additional events on our Missions Catalyst calendar. A new page highlighting mission events in Colorado features regular gatherings of pastors and mission leaders (MP3), an upcoming Finishers Forum, and two interesting events from the International Neighbors Network. What would you add?
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