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Round table strategizes to grow the Czech church
Czech Republic (MNN) -- SEND International just held a church-planting roundtable in Czech Republic. About thirty people who are interested in planting a church of their own came to discuss different models that can be used in the country. The general feel that Christians are misfits in society makes church growth a challenge. A recent poll indicates that the number of atheists has increased to 60 percent since 1991. However, SEND is faithfully training believers. Pray that inspiration from the meeting will continue and that that it will be instrumental in leading people to Christ.
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Kosovo independence provides opportunities for the Gospel
Kosovo (MNN) -- Serbia's parliament is drafting a resolution rejecting all ties to the European Union until it stops supporting Kosovo's declaration of independence. While northern border areas are seeing unrest, the rest of Kosovo is enjoying new freedom, says Keith who's partnering with Send International. He says Kosovo's independence will provide more opportunities for talking about faith in Christ. "One of the key phrases in this whole declaration is that Kosovo is 'New Born.' I think there's the opportunity for the new birth of a godly nation." While many Kosovars are open to the Gospel, the Muslim culture makes change difficult. "That's the biggest battle, I think, for people to make a stand. Even though their heart is saying one thing, it's difficult to make that step to risk the security that the culture offers them if they conform." Send International's leadership camping ministry is helping to spread that message and to develop Christian leaders. Your support is needed.
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Session to start in English ministry in Philippines
Philippines (MNN) -- And, SEND International's Asia's Center for
Teaching English begins another five-week intensive course next week in Metro Manila. Teachers of English are sought-after worldwide. The Philippines has many Christians with a high degree of English language, and many Filipinos serving in non-English speaking countries are asked for help in learning English. Pray for a good group of qualified participants and for provision for their tuition and books. Also pray for wisdom and strength for the teachers.
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Theological school in Ukraine begins new school year
Ukraine (MNN) -- And, SEND International is asking prayer for the start of the new semester at Kiev Theological Seminary. Through KTS, SEND wants to help train and prepare Ukrainians for missionary service. The school starts with a new class every four years. Pray for students to grow in knowledge and humility as they study at KTS. Pray, too, that SEND missionaries will have opportunities to share the Lord in the routine of daily contacts.
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Deadly quakes rattle Japan; ministry team untouched
Japan (MNN) -- A second strong earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan off western Japan, hours after a separate killer quake struck the northwest coast Monday. The quakes injured hundreds, killed nine, and forced thousands to evacuation centers. SEND International's Rob Pocklington says the quakes struck in an area fairly removed from their ministry center. However, "we have people, church planting missionaries and others who are very strongly linked to the national evangelical churches in Japan. Anything at all that we do would be through those who are involved in both missionary work and in the national churches." Pocklington says their team is reminded of similar conditions in 1995, when the Kobe earthquake struck. "Not only was it a physical shaking in Japan, but it also shook up the lives of many people. Therefore, our prayer is that God would use this time to speak into the lives of many in Japan who need to know the Lord."
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