Missions Catalyst 12.18.13 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Origins of a nativity scene, helping disabled children, and more

Greetings!

This week’s edition of News Briefs features a story about how a village family in Southeast Asia was able to hear the gospel when Christians explained to them what the nativity scenes they were making and selling really meant. This month many Christians around the world take the opportunity to share the story of Christmas with those who may have never heard or understood it.

A few more Christmas-related stories which may interest you:
» Learn about a multicultural nativity play featuring performers from more than 50 nations (BBC). Guess where the baby Jesus is from!» Read about Christmas in South Sudan, where more than 20 churches have sprung up in refugee camps (Seedlinks, via OM NewsBytes).

» Our friends at OM also encourage us to pray for brothers and sisters who remain in prison this Christmas.

» Finally, lift up cross-cultural workers home(sick) for the holidays (A Life Overseas). Thanks.

blessings,
Missions Catalyst

 

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Pat

Pat Noble has been the “news sleuth” for Missions Catalyst since 2004. In addition to churning out the news, she is working to create a SWARM (Serving World A Regional Mobilizers) in Northern New York using the NorthernChristian.org website. You can connect with her at www.whatsoeverthings.com.

 

 

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