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(Middle East)–The Middle East tops our news today. With the peace plan in shreds, Sat-7’s[1] Glenn Hartson says despair mounts. Each new act of violence takes its toll on the community, but it also sets the stage for outreach via Christian satellite broadcasts. Hartson describes the spiritual climate. “There’s heightened anxiety. Certainly, the militant movement within some areas is very strong now. But, there also is a great questioning, especially by youth, in particular, who have been disillusioned by what is going on.” Hartson says many tune into their broadcasts because of the hope they find in Christ. That has led to a fruitful ministry that celebrates seven-years this year. He says they’ve never lost sight of their original vision. “What we’re trying to do is to relate, very clearly, the hope that there is in the Gospel, the steadfastness of God’s love, and trying to present a face of Christianity as being an eastern religion, not just a western religion.”

(Liberia)–Meanwhile, amid signs of hope, Liberia’s future remains uncertain. Continued reports of sporadic fighting belie a recent peace accord designed to end the violence once and for all. Evangelical Baptist Missions’[2] Paul Jackson shares how their team is coping. “Things are still difficult. There are people walking around with guns, and, in some cases, taking what they want. But, there is a sense of hope now that we haven’t heard for a while.” Jackson explains that the political changes fuel hope, and at the same time creates access for new ministry. “One thing that we did hear, that was tremendously encouraging, was that people that they had been working with for a long period of time, are very, very open to the Gospel. There are a number of people coming to Christ. We were told that whether or not they get their old churches rebuilt, at this point, when this whole thing is over, they’re going to probably start brand new and filled with new believers.” Jackson asks people to pray for the Christians in Liberia as the struggle with the humanitarian needs as well as the spiritual ones.

(USA)–Up to three-thousand people are expected to celebrate 100 years of flight in the United States. JAARS[3] , an organization that speeds Bible translation by providing quality services for Wycliffe Bible Translators and others, is commemorating that historic event. JAARS’ Arthur Lightbody. “We’re going to celebrate mission aviation coming up on October 4th. We’re calling in “Wings To the World” a celebration of mission aviation. And, we want this to be a worship service for God because He’s provided aviation so that we can reach unreached people, Bible less people, around the world.” Lightbody says while the focus is worship, he’s hoping for more. “We definitely want to expose people to missions in a broad sweep and specifically about aviation. We hope that it will help people realize that maybe the gifts that they have can be used in missions.” The all-day event is being held at their headquarters in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

(Myanmar)–Next, Christian Aid Mission[4] reports that the Myanmar Gospel Outreach is seeing much fruit in their use of the JESUS Film. This fall, there is going to be a large sporting event in which people from 20 villages gather together. The leader of the event has invited MGO to show the Jesus Film at night after the event. Pray with them for $600 to purchase a generator for showing the film. Pray too for the film and Gospel teams’ safety as this is an area where some persecution is known to crop up.

(Guinea)–And, New Tribes Mission[5] reports that after many delays and setbacks, evangelistic Bible lessons to the Landumas of Guinea, Africa, are now complete. The 65 lessons, which give the necessary background and explain the Gospel clearly in the Landuma language and cultural context. Through the course of the studies, many came to Christ. Pray for them to be strong in the face of intense opposition. Pray too that they will gain strength and grow in their new faith.

[1] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=SAT7 [2] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=EBM [3] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=JAARS [4] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=CAID [5] http://www.gospelcom.net/mnn/media/group.php?agencyAb=NTM ———————————————————————

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