Cookie Cutting and Connecting Internationally
Prior to Christmas, I received several emails from well-meaning friends introducing me to a clever little tool for locating cookie recipes. www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/cat0001.html A simple click on the name of the cookie and “voilà” the recipe appears on the computer screen. If only baking them was that easy. Although my friends thought I would enjoy having access to an electronic recipe file, I really didn’t need any more recipes. I have my own fail safe favorites, especially my beloved sugar cookie recipe handed down from Aunt Mildred. (Link to recipe below)
Read MoreGlobal Reach Through International Churches
In God’s providence, “making disciples of all nations” took a giant step forward during a Pentecost (harvest) festival when people from 15+ “nations” heard Spirit-filled believers “declaring the wonders of God” (see Acts 2). These “internationals” left Jerusalem to return to their homes. Churches like the one in Rome were probably started by expatriates like these as they embraced and shared the Good News. Later, the Antioch church expressed its world vision by sending Paul and others to plant new churches. On his second mission, Paul received God’s message in a night vision. The “Macedonian call” brought the Gospel from Asia to Europe for the first time in an intentional way when an international businesswoman and others in Philippi responded to the Gospel.
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WorldconneX can assist by networking you with others focused on the same people group or country. For example, if you want to know more about outreach efforts to Tarahumara Indians, contact us. We can put you in touch with others who share the same affinity.
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Read MoreImproving collaboration of agencies & churches
Catalyst is introducing the Interchange Postings, an occasional newsletter providing practical ideas and challenging discussion on key topics related to how agencies and churches can better work together. Postings is designed specifically for those who are agency leaders, church mobilizers, and missionaries but we welcome readers of all perspectives.
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