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Violence in Bolivia is hindering a child’s ministry. Bolivia (MNN) — Headlining today’s news, a nation-wide strike and road blockades have brought the country to a standstill. It’s also shutting down many of Compassion International’s[1] programs. Compassion Bolivia director Djanira Blanco explains what’s happening. “There’s no work, there’s a lack of opportunities, and next month I think that we will have a hard time (supporting our program) in our country. And, obviously the children are the most affected.” Blanco says many children are coming to Christ through their child sponsorship program, which is important to her country’s future. “We are teaching them about God’s love, about principles and love. So, we believe they will be the future of our country. They will be the next president and the next leadership, not only in the country, but in the church and also in their families. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5257

Diligent work pays off in Nepal, despite rebel insurgencies. Nepal (MNN)–Next, Nepal’s Maoist rebels walked out of peace talks two months ago. They’re fighting to replace their constitutional monarchy with a communist government. Despite the revolt, a ministry celebrates one year there. Yet, FARMS International’s[2] Joseph Richter says the fighting has taken its toll. “Because of an insurgency that’s going on there, there has been some difficulty reported from the field in conducting normal operations of programs. Certain areas seem to be carrying on okay, but there are hot spots in other parts of Nepal that loans can’t be given at present.” Christians are a minority in Nepal, and often targeted by Hindu extremists. However, Richter says that won’t stop their work. “Christians in that country seem to be holding up quite well and continuing with outreach and conducting training that’s necessary and also conducting the FARMS program in areas that it’s possible in.” Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5254

A Christian radio producer is under house arrest in Nepal Nepal (MNN) — Problems continue for Christians in the Hindu Kingdom of Nepal. Gospel For Asia’s[3] reports their radio producer for the Marwari speaking people is under house arrest. He and his family are not allowed to have any contact with anyone unless they deny their faith in Christ. Gospel For Asia says this is greatly affecting the production of their Marwari radio broadcast, which reaches a potential listening audience of 13 million people in India and Nepal. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5258

A premier in Tanzania will bring the Gospel to north central Tanzania. Tanzania (MNN)–Meanwhile, the JESUS Film[4] is readying for a premier in the He He (hay hay) language. The tribe, in north central Tanzania, has never had a movie in their dialect, which makes the showing that much more significant. JESUS Film’s Paul Eshleman says that diminishes the threat to their teams in this Muslim area. “Sometimes when a cultural occurrence takes place like this, it just overrides all the other concerns about what the subject of the film is, who’s come and where they’re from. It’s “we’ve never had a film in our own language, let’s go and see it.” The team leaves for Tanzania, November 13th. Eshleman shares their other goals. “One of our objectives will be to set up a film team there and also provide for follow-up opportunities after the film. We’re going to be doing several outreaches to executives while we’re there…(pray) that they would be responsive.” To date, the JESUS film has been translated into 812 languages, with a new language translation being produced every 4 days. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5256

Bibles make it to Africa; distribution begins. Africa (MNN)–And, the shipment of 100,000 of World Bible Translation Center’s[5] Easy-to-Read English Bibles has safely arrived and cleared customs in all four African ports. The Scriptures will be distributed by local churches throughout Uganda, South Africa, Ghana and Kenya. Only one out of every 30 African Christians has a Bible of their own. Pray for a fruitful harvest of souls and that believers will grow closer to the Lord by having their own copy of His Word. Full Story: http://mnn.gospelcom.net/article/5255

[1] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=COMP [2] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=FARMS [3] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=GFA [4] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=JFP [5] http://www.gospelcom.net/media/group.php?agencyAb=WBTC ———————————————————————

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