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Despite the lack of peace in Iraq, Christians are helping with physical and spiritual needs. Iraq (MNN) — Iraq headlines today’s news as the United States is asking the United Nations to take a more active roll in peace keeping in the region. Despite the lack of peace, Christian organizations like Food for the Hungry are helping with physical aid. Food for the Hungry is currently distributing more than $700,000 worth of medical assistance in an effort to share the hope of Christ. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5082 [1]

A mission field in Latin America, is now a mission force to the Islamic world. Middle East (MNN) — Latin American Christians say reaching the Islamic world with the Gospel is a top priority for them. Because of that CAM International is doing all it can to help facilitate that urgency. CAM’s Keegan Williamson says Central America, once a mission field, is now a mission force to the Muslim world and they’re more effective. Support is need to help this outreach explode. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5083 [2]

Arabic Christian television is moving forward despite last year’s tragedy. Egypt (MNN) — SAT-7’s Christian production studio in Cairo, Eqypt literally came through the fires of tribulation to emerge as more refined gold this week. The broadcast center was destroyed one year ago taking with it some 400-thousand dollars worth of equipment. The studio is now fully operational. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5084

The need for more North American Missionaries is great, an organization is doing its part to help recruit. USA (MNN) — The need for full time missionaries is still great and the Finishers Project is doing all it can to recruit new workers. Nelson Malwitz is with the Finishers Project. He says while there is a need for preachers and teachers, needs also exist in computer, administration and construction. Malwitz says they’re holding a Finishers Forum October 24th and 25th in Charlotte, North Carolina to help recruit new workers. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5085

While hardships abound in Myanmar, miinstry continues. Myanmar (MNN) — Missions work continues in Myanmar despite a myriad of hardships. According to Christian Aid Mission, many believers must be extremely careful as all mail is subject to censorship or confiscation. Inflation is making living there difficult and many are concerned about the rainy season, now facing that nation. Last year many people contracted a serious flu virus. Pray for the Christian Aid Mission’s supported Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5086

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