By Eliud Herrera, Intercede International News Service (INS) During the 1970s a tourist slogan was created in El Salvador. They named it “The Country of the Smile.” The slogan tried to show in words the nature of its people who were jovial, kind, and happy – and certainly the country lived it up to its slogan. In 1980 the smile disappeared. Instead of happiness, … [Read more...] about The country of the smile
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
The Power of The Word in Latin America
By Eliud Herrera, Intercede International News Service (INS) A new reformation is dawning in the Spanish-speaking church. From the south in Chile to the north in Mexico, and throughout the Caribbean, the historic Christian faith is spreading now more than ever. More than 400 million people speak Spanish, so this represents a significant opportunity. While there are … [Read more...] about The Power of The Word in Latin America
Bangladeshi farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment
By Linda Espenshade, MCC As Bangladeshi farmers carry baskets of eggplant, leafy red amaranth, cucumbers and squash of all shapes and sizes from their fields to be packaged at a local vegetable processing centre, they also bring the personal satisfaction of providing healthy, pesticide-free food to their customers. These farmers in Bogura District, northwestern … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment
In the image of God
Brian Thomson’s heart was about to be shattered. He was asked to speak at a church conference being held in Kigali, Rwanda. It was December 2006 and due to the AIDS epidemic and the genocide of over one million Tutsis in 1994, Rwanda was struggling to cope with its massive orphan population, claiming some of the highest rates in the world of households with children raising … [Read more...] about In the image of God
Persecuted for their faith
India: A Christian couple was recently sentenced to prison after accusations were made that they had been involved in pressuring others to convert to Christianity. Pastor Ramesh Ahirwar and his wife Sakshi are from the village of Vivek Nagar in Madhya Pradesh. A man had accused the couple of abducting his estranged wife Sapna (who also happens to be Pastor Ramesh’s niece) … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith