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News headlines for December 16th 2002

(Indonesia)–Topping the news, after a number of terror attacks and more credible security threats, authorities in Indonesia are on heightened alert. Police have arrested at least three suspects that have ties to al-Qaida, and whom sources say, also had plans to blow up a church over Christmas. It is not known yet if these bombings are tied to the Bali blasts. Darla Trout with Teen Missions[1] was in the country when the Bali hotel was bombed and says Americans need to be especially careful. “I was pulled out because of my being an American and we weren’t sure about my safety while I was there. With the bomb in Bali and different things that were going on there, with the threat of al-Qaida and the possibility of war with Iraq, I was pulled out earlier than expected.” Teen Missions has five Bible Missionary Schools they operate in the country and are hoping the Christian nationals are equipped to continue their work. “At this time we have no intentions to close any of those schools or to slow down the work at all.” The four schools operating in Indonesia currently have 93 students. A group was graduated in October; stay tuned later this week for that update.

(Mexico)–Elsewhere, crime and the drug culture are a persistent plague in Tijuana’s population. Authorities say the troubles often have unintended victims-the children. YUGO Ministries'[2] Wayne Freeland says they are responding. “Initially, it will be to create a(n) orphanage facility that will be able to house between 20 and 30 children. There are literally thousands of street children; many are abandoned, but a significant number are orphaned as well. These children survive any way they can.” Freeland adds that although they are committed to reaching the children, there is much more at stake. He says that makes their work long term. “If we see someone in need, but do not provide the practical needs, our faith is really worthless. But, by meeting those practical needs as Christ did, we also share the Gospel.” You can get details by visiting our website.

(International)– Latin America Mission[3] is publishing a new book that is aimed at helping train foreign Christian radio programmers. Former HCJB broadcaster, Ken MacHarg, says many stations are started on vision first, and training second. His is a guidebook designed to help radio programmers outside of North America develop quality broadcasts. The book “Proclaiming the Gospel: Guidelines for Local Christian Radio” will be available in English next March with a Spanish version to follow.

(Papua New Guinea)–Next, New Tribes Mission[4] is asking for prayer today as they plan to share the salvation message to the Manam people of Papua New Guinea. Mission teams have been holding a series of daily Bible teachings and have had good attendance. Now they are praying that they will see their need for Christ on a personal level. Those working with the local people in Jogari say it has been challenging as the natives feel that they are basically good and it is the neighboring villages that are sinful and need help.

(USA)–And, Christian music artists are lending their support to fight blindness in children and share the Gospel. Recording artist Nicole Nordeman is working in conjunction with Christian Blind Mission International.[5] “The work of Christian Blind Mission International centers around medical care, preventing and curing blindness. Channeling the love of Christ to over one thousand projects around the world.” Nordeman feels their efforts are carrying out the biblical mandate to show love and compassion to those in need. “I think the Bible is so clear on how Jesus would have us extend ourselves as the hands and feet of Christ to those who need us and I think he also would have us extend ourselves as the eyes of Christ as well.” Christian Blind Mission International works to deliver medical care to some of the poorest countries in the world where blindness occurs. Every five seconds someone goes blind and for children the rate is almost one child every minute. Nordeman is one of a handful of artists lending their support in this effort.

[1] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=TMI [2] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=YUGO [3] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=LAM [4] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=NTM [5] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=CBM ———————————————————————

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