Global Glimpses

The World SceneGlobal Glimpses is a quarterly publication spotlighting the latest news, stories, and interesting facts from Nazarene Global Mission. In addition to the "Nazarene Scene" section, the "World Scene" section provides a glimpse into what other evangelical denominations and organizations are doing around the world to share the love of Christ. Global Glimpses is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, via download below.
 
 
July/August/September 2009
 

  English
  French  (Currently Being Translated)
  French
  Portuguese
  Portuguese
  Español
  Español

 

Jamaican Farmers Give Back
Beans were planted in St. Catherine, Jamaica, by a cooperative of 12 farmers. The seeds were a gift from Food For The Poor, an international relief charity that helps feed two million poor people daily. The charity also provided tools, fertilizer, and training. The farmers were inspired to thank Food For The Poor by donating back 20 percent of their crop. Food For The Poor will give the farmers’ donated beans to the Salvation Army Street Feeding Project in Kingston, Jamaica, and other ministries. To read more about Food For The Poor, log on to www.foodforthepoor.org.
 
Audio Bible for Texas Households
The Baptist General Convention of Texas has asked the Faith Comes by Hearing ministry to provide audio Bibles for every Texas (U.S.A.) home by Easter 2010. The audio Bibles are in a word-for-word, dramatized format and will be provided in more than 350 languages for the statewide outreach. To read more about the audio Bibles and Faith Comes by Hearing, go to www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/audio-bibles-every-texas-household.
 
Graduates Learn Skills
The Skilled Hands Technical College in the Philippines trains students from poor families that are typically unable to attend college. At the school people receive training in computer technology, auto body repair, and other skills. Students also receive personal evangelism/discipleship training. Many graduates find jobs in creative access countries or areas resistant to the Gospel. AMG International is an evangelical mission and relief agency currently ministering in 55 countries.
Mission Network News
 
Prayer Initiative Launched
A prayer movement has been launched to mobilize United Kingdom Christians in praying for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prayer for Peace in Congo encourages Christians to “pray, act, and give” on behalf of a country marred by years of fighting that has left more than five million people dead in the last decade. To learn more, log on to http://prayerforpeaceincongo.synthasite.com.
 
Partners Tackle HIV
Tearfund is working to stop the spread of HIV in Russia and to bring spiritual and material transformation by joining forces with local church and Christian partners. Among the partners is Radio Teos, which broadcasts weekly about HIV issues such as prevention and healthcare. Reaction to the broadcasts suggests that listeners value Radio Teos and its messages. Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency building a global network of churches to help eradicate poverty, relieve suffering, and provide hope. Log on to www.tearfund.org to learn more.
 
Faith-based Volunteers
Faith-based organizations have a profound impact on volunteerism in the United States according to a July 2009 report by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The report states that more than one third of America’s 61.8 million volunteers served with or through a religious organization in 2008, more than any other type of organization. To read more, Click HERE.