Zprávy HCJB 13.5.2008

	Kniha o obrácení vyhrála cenu časopisu
	Misijní časopis jmenoval knihu „Jeden kříž, jeden směr, mnoho cest - úvahy o obrácení“ Světovým zdrojem misijních úvah pro rok 2008. Kniha, kterou vydalo nakladatelství Authentic Publishing, byla do soutěže zařazena podle 10 kritérií vybraných čtenáři. Vítězové 5. výroční soutěže byli oznámeni v nejnovějším čísle časopisu. Ve své knize badatel v oblasti misie David Greenlee čtenáři umožňuje různé pohledy na obrácení. Klade otázku: „Je obrácení vývoj, nebo se to stane v jednom okamžiku? Jaká je váha svědectví v našem globalizovaném a tolerancí prostoupeném světě?“ Kniha problém vysvětluje na řadě příběhů a událostí z jihovýchodní Asie, kde narůstají nálady proti obracení, z oblastí islámu, kde zákony proti „odpadlictví“ prověřují hned od počátku každého, kdo se obrátí ke Kristu či z Evropy, kde tradiční náboženská a postmodernistická „tolerance“ je proti obracení. Zdroj: IBS-STL Global
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	RISING DEATH TOLL IN CHINA EARTHQUAKE EXCEEDS 12,000 Sources: CNN, Religion Today, Mennonite Central Committee The largest earthquake in “over a generation” in China’s Sichuan province, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale, struck on Monday, May 12, killing more than 12,000 people. Sichuan Vice Governor Li Chengyun said the death toll was based on incomplete figures and is expected to rise. More than 26,000 people were injured with up to 3.5 million homes destroyed. At least 18,645 people were buried under rubble near the quake’s epicenter in Mianyang alone where more than 3,600 were killed. CNN cited an official with China’s Civil Affairs Ministry as saying his country welcomed foreign donations of funds and supplies, but that its transportation system could not handle the influx of foreign teams of rescue and relief workers. Beijing has accepted a U.S. offer of $500,000 in relief funds, according to an official with the U.S. Agency for International Development. However, China has not asked for other disaster assistance. Eight Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) workers who teach English at universities in Chongquing in Sichuan province are accounted for and none were harmed in the earthquake, said Kathleen Suderman, an MCC representative in Beijing. TRICKLE OF AID REACHING MYANMAR’S CYCLONE DEVASTATION Sources: Family Research Council, Christian Newswire, Mission Network News, Religion Today Medical Teams International (MTI) is addressing critical health needs in Myanmar (Burma) by helping local partners purchase medicines and supplies for families devastated by Cyclone Nargis. The official death toll was raised to 31,938, but experts said the figure could surpass 100,000, especially if critically needed aid fails to arrive soon. The U.N. reported that between 1.2 and 1.9 million people are in dire need of food, water, medicines and shelter, and relief experts warned that starvation, dehydration and disease could cause a second wave of casualties. Working with partner World Concern in Yangon, MTI is helping to prevent a second disaster -- a looming health crisis caused by the lack of drinking water, poor sanitation, crowded temporary shelters and a devastated healthcare system. MTI medical volunteers and staff are on standby in various countries, awaiting visa approval to enter Myanmar. Meanwhile, Jon Lewis of Partners International says team members are helping people rebuild their lives after the destruction. More than 400 homes were destroyed in a community where the mission has an orphanage, and people are living in a school. The military has ordered the people to leave. Lewis said getting supplies into Myanmar is nearly impossible, but his mission is sending funds to help its affiliate ministry partner distribute relief. In addition, the mission sent its crisis relief specialist, Eng Hoe, to Yangon to help coordinate relief efforts. The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee is working through its partner for distribution of supplies in the delta region of Myanmar, providing 10,000 families with emergency food, shelter, medical care and water purification kits. Global Aid Network (GAiN) is completing initial assessment and relief operations in the aftermath of the cyclone that struck Myanmar’s southern coast. Communication is still down, and some areas can be only accessible by motor scooter. Despite the situation, GAiN reported that churches are open -- even though most are without roofs -- and preparing food for survivors. Several faith-based groups such as World Vision and Samaritan’s Purse stand ready to help but are powerless to do anything without the permission of the Myanmar government. Lutheran World Relief has pledged $50,000 to support the response of the global aid alliance Action by Churches Together (ACT) International. LEBANON UNREST TRAPS STAFF MEMBERS WITH ARABIC TV MINISTRY Source: Assist News Service Anti-government forces have seized control of the main road leading to the airport in Beirut, Lebanon, sparking street clashes and closure of the airport. The violence is affecting members of SAT-7, an Arabic satellite television ministry, who have been trapped in and outside of Beirut, and the televised broadcasts may be disrupted if roads don’t reopen soon. More than 100 million children under the age of 15 live in the Arab world, and more than half have access to satellite television channels. BOOK EXAMINING CONVERSION WINS MAGAZINE HONORS Source: IBS-STL Global Outreach Magazine has named the book, One Cross, One Way, Many Journeys: Thinking Again About Conversion, as its Global Outreach Resource of 2008. The book, printed by Authentic Publishing/IBS-STL, was among 10 categories of outreach resources selected by readers. The winners of the fifth annual awards program were announced in the magazine’s May/June issue. In his book, missiologist David Greenlee provides insights into conversion. “Is it a process? Or can conversion be confined to a point in time?” he questioned. “In our tolerance-driven, globalized world, should we even use the word?” The book illustrates the issue with cases and stories from South Asia where anti-conversion sentiment runs high, the Islamic world where the “apostasy” laws challenge anyone who turns to Christ and in Europe where traditional religion and post-modern “tolerance” both confront any suggestion of conversion. * HCJB GLOBAL VOICE BEAMS MESSAGE OF HOPE TO MYANMAR, CHINA Source: HCJB Global While many are struggling to get on the ground in Myanmar and China to respond to the recent catastrophes, HCJB Global Voice has been faithfully reaching these two countries via shortwave. The mission’s ongoing media efforts are focused on reaching those beyond the reach of traditional ministry opportunities. Broadcasts in the Rawang language, spoken by more than 140,000 people in Myanmar, began airing from HCJB Global-Australia’s shortwave station in Kununurra in 2007. Two half-hour programs in this language air daily -- one slot in the morning and one in the afternoon. A voice of hope is also going into China as the Australian station broadcasts 18 hours of Mandarin programming each week. An additional five hours of weekly programming airs in Fujian, and 10.5 hours of English programming reaches China. The latter broadcasts are designed to help Chinese listeners learn English as a second language while presenting a clear gospel message. © Copyright 2008 - HCJB Global - Colorado Springs, CO USA

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