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Issue 121
16 May 2008
Serving in the Way of JesusHistorically SIM is a mission that has focused on sharing the Good News of Jesus with those who have never heard. But we have always lived this out in a holistic manner. But Why?Be it war, hunger, drought, or any of the problems that plague our planet, “quick fix” bandages do nothing to heal the hemorrhage. Caring for CreationThe Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC) is seeking to apply Christ’s compassion through educational projects in villages most affected by environmental degradation. The Gift of HuggingKibera is one of the largest slums in all of Africa. More than 100,000 children live in this desolate area on the edge of Nairobi, Kenya. Saved from ShameAt Evangel Hospital, skilled surgeons repair vesicovaginal fistulas, and after a period of rehabilitation, the women are able to return to their homes—odor free and healed of their disability. Responding to Tugs at My HeartBringing the little boy home was eccentric. I didn’t even know his name. But when the Holy Spirit tugs at your heart, it’s just right. When HOPE is All They HaveSIM personnel are working alongside our partner churches to relieve suffering, help stop the spread of HIV, and give the good news of eternal hope to those who are infected and affected. AIDS in China: A Disease "Ready-Made" for the GospelDr. “Harvey Paull,” an SIM physician, visited a Chinese doctor who trains members of China’s official Three-Self Church to minister to those affected by AIDS in central China. Setting a Child "Slave" FreeWe long for a movement of global deliverance. But meanwhile we celebrate small victories, as in this story told by Corey and Katie, SIM workers in West Africa. |
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