Zprávy HCJB 31.5.2007

	FEBC v Kambodži rozdává tisíce rádií na klíček
	Far East Broadcasing Company (FEBC) se činí při rozdělování razhlasových přijímačů s alternátorem poháněným natahovacím hodinovým strojkem po celé Kambodži. Toto úsilí souvisí s oficiálním předání 5000 těchto rádií od FEBC-Korea kambodžském vicepremiérovi Sok Anovi. Tým FEBC se také setkal s kambodžským premiérem Hun Senem. FEBC-Kambodža dostala k rozdělení 1000 těchto přijímačů. Od roku 1976 se kambodžské rozhlasové společnosti a FEBC spojily v úsilí připravovat pro Kambodžany přiměřené evangelizační programy. Před pěti lety zahájila misie FEBS-Kambodža vysílání na své první místní rozhlasové stanici, FM Rodina, s preevangelizačním, lehkým křesťanským obsahem přes den a s večerním programem zaměřeným na věřící zahrnujícím biblické studium a hlubší křesťanské pořady. Mnozí posluchači tato rádia na klíček velmi vítají, protože žijí v izolovaných oblastech a těžko zde shánějí baterie. Zdroj: Mission Network News *HCJB Global Voice ve spolupráci s Campus Crusade for Christ a místními partnery v Kambodži založili první kambodžskou křesťanskou rozhlasovou stanici v roce 1998. Rádio Nový Život v Phnom Penhu vysílá evangelium v kambodžštině a anglicky.
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	FEBC DISTRIBUTES THOUSANDS OF WIND-UP RADIOS IN CAMBODIA Source: Mission Network News Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) is working to distribute self-powered, wind-up radios throughout Cambodia. This effort follows the presentation of 5,000 radios by FEBC-Korea to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok An. The FEBC team also met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. More than 1,000 of the radios were passed onto FEBC-Cambodia for distribution. Since 1976 Cambodian national programmers and FEBC have joined to make culturally relevant evangelistic programs for Cambodians. Five years ago FEBC-Cambodia introduced its first local station, Family-FM, with pre-evangelistic, light Christian content during the day and evening broadcasts directed at believers with Bible study and in-depth Christian programming. Many listeners are especially appreciative of the radios because they live in isolated areas where they are hard-pressed to purchase batteries. * HCJB Global Voice, in cooperation with Campus Crusade for Christ, worked with a local partner to plant Cambodia’s first Christian radio station in 1998. New Life Radio in the capital city of Phnom Penh broadcasts the gospel in Cambodian and English. UPDATE: MALAYSIAN CHRISTIAN LOSES LANDMARK CONVERSION CASE Source: BosNewsLife On Wednesday, May 30, well-known Malaysian Christian convert, Lina Joy lost her six-year battle to be recognized as a Christian in a landmark case in this predominantly Muslim country. The Federal Court based in Putrajaya, about 16 miles south of Kuala Lumpur, rejected Joy’s attempt to have the word “Islam” removed from the religious category on her identity card, ultimately allowing her to marry her Christian boyfriend. A three-judge panel ruled by a 2-1 majority that only the Islamic sharia court can allow such a move. “You can’t at whim and fancy convert from one religion to another,” Federal Court Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim said while delivering judgment. The decision, welcomed by Muslims and condemned by churches, came as a major setback for the 43-year-old Joy who had argued that she should not be bound by sharia because she is a Christian. Joy, who was born Azlina Jailani and brought up as a Muslim, began going to church as a young woman. In 1999 she was allowed to change her name to Lina Joy, but the entry for her religion remained “Islam.” Joy was not present at Wednesday’s hearing amid security concerns. Hundreds of Muslims celebrated the ruling shouting, “Allah is great,” outside the courthouse. SECOND ANNUAL 40-DAY FAST FOR NORTH KOREA BATTLES FOR YOUTH Sources: Christian Newswire, NK Missions Christians around the world are joining together for the second annual 40-day fast in response to the spiritual attack on the youth of North Korea as well as their own nations. From June 1 to July 10 NK Missions, a web-based clearinghouse of international ministries focused on North Korea, is hosting the chain of fasting and prayer on their website at www.nkprayer.com. Resources include daily prayer updates, fasting guides, e-mailed reminders and a community blog where fasters will post their prayers. NK Missions reported that North Korean children are being attacked through malnutrition, systematic brainwashing with atheistic ideologies, and forced idolatrous worship. During the event Christians from the U.S., China, Ukraine, South Korea, Russia, Japan, Kenya, Liberia and North Korea are asking God to deliver their children from this attack. UPDATE: CONTROVERSIAL ERITREAN ORTHODOX PATRIARCH OFFICIALLY SWORN IN Sources: The Christian Post, Religion Today The fourth patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church was installed Sunday, May 27, while the former patriarch is reportedly still detained under house arrest. Abune Dioskoros received the key to the Holy Shrine after being sworn in at St. Mary Church in Eritrea’s capital city Asmara. He was appointed as the new Eritrean Orthodox head on April 19 and reportedly was approved by the Holy Synod unanimously. Opponents, however, have accused the Eritrean government of propping up the new patriarch after removing the former pontiff from office. In January 2006 former Patriarch Abune Antonios, 79, was illegally dismissed from his position after criticizing the government for interfering in church activities and for persecuting evangelical churches, reported the human rights group Amnesty International. “In addition to the appalling mistreatment of the legitimate pontiff, who continues to be held without charge or trial, the Eritrean authorities appear determined to usurp the authority to appoint a leader for a church with a 17-century history,” said Mervyn Thomas, chief executive of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, in response to the appointment of the new patriarch in April. About 2,000 Christians have been detained without trial or charge in Eritrea. * HCJB GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER HOSTS DIGITAL SHORTWAVE BROADCASTERS Source: HCJB Global Digital shortwave radio broadcasts from four international broadcast sites highlighted a recent conference of the National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters (NASB) hosted by the HCJB Global Technology Center in Elkhart, Ind. “We were able to receive all four signals, including the HCJB signal at only 4 kilowatts. It was good audio quality,” said Brent Weeks, a design engineer with Radio Station HCJB in Quito, Ecuador. Conference attendees also heard test broadcasts from Radio France International/TDF in French Guiana, Vatican Radio in Italy and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The stations are part of Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), a global consortium of broadcasters, broadcasting associations, network operators, manufacturers, research institutions, regulatory bodies and others. “We were getting a good reception of our digital shortwave where normally, with an analog broadcast, it would be marginal at best,” Weeks said of the broadcasts received at the annual meeting of the NASB May 10-11. “It shows the potential of the digital shortwave medium for long distances and low-power broadcasts. You can go farther with a clearer signal.” Glenn Nelson, a radio frequency technician from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, added: “I was impressed with the DRM demonstrations. DRM may have a large impact on the shortwave market when [digital] receivers become [more readily] available.” The DRM USA Group met immediately prior to the NASB which has historically held conferences in Washington, D.C. “Much to our surprise and pleasure, it was the most-attended annual meeting we have ever had!” said NASB President Jeff White. Fifty-eight attendees took part, coming from the U.S., Canada, Belgium, U.K., France, Germany, Ecuador, Singapore and Russia. Shortwave broadcasting hasn’t changed much since its beginnings during the early 20th century. Analog shortwave broadcasts usually carry noise of some kind due to interference and fading. However, the development of the DRM technology has the potential to revitalize not only shortwave, but AM transmissions also, by providing digital-quality broadcasts. Most agree that the success of DRM technology hinges on the availability of low-cost receivers. In April, Fraunhofer, a Germany-based company, announced it will begin working with STMicroelectronics to develop a low-cost, low-power receiver chipset which is critical in manufacturing inexpensive receivers for widespread distribution. Fraunhofer has been one of the principal developers of DRM technology. Attendees also enthusiastically discussed the possibility of a roll-out of receivers by the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China—a target date for multiple DRM broadcasts, as China is promoting DRM as its digital radio format. All were eager for the digital upgrade to the HC100 (HCJB Global’s 100-kilowatt shortwave transmitter) which has the potential to reach China with digital programming. Charles Jacobson, manager of international broadcast technology group at the HCJB Global Technology Center, was excited to be able to “draw special attention to this [DRM] technology by hosting the meetings at our tech center, the only U.S. entity to have developed DRM transmission equipment. It was also a great opportunity to expose a broader segment of radio people to the activities and ministries of HCJB Global.” The meetings also featured a presentation and tour of the technology center, impressing attendees with the scope of the ministry. “It’s evident the Lord’s hand is upon your ministry,” observed Allan McGuirl, senior international director of Galcom International. “We praise God the way He is using you around the world. We pray that the Lord will continue to build your ministry up to reach many more unreached people groups through Christian radio.” © Copyright 2007 - HCJB Global - Colorado Springs, CO USA

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