1) We’re Thankful for YOU!
All over the USA today, families will be gathering together to express thanks. In a holiday that dates back to the early 1600s (and a practice that spans the ages), people of all ages will find common ground — and watch American football until they fall asleep in big, extra padded easy-chairs. But more thankful than any of them are the folks who assemble Brigada Today who, on this day, are giving thanks for additional givers who gave $625 to Jesus through Brigada this past week, all for the sake of the unreached. Only $9476 to go. That means 95 participants like you could wipe out the entire remaining amount just by tossing in $100 each this coming week. In that case, we would stop accepting gifts for this campaign (and apply any additional funds toward the campaign that won’t start until November 2025. In the name of giving thanks, would you consider chipping in this week? Just browse to https://brigada.org/empower-brigada and click Donate. God bless you! read more…
2) Photography troubleshooting
Discover tips that will transform your approach to photography and elevate your skills so you can capture professional-quality images. Join this free online workshop led by Kim Clark, an assistant professor at The University of Valley Forge, on December 16. For more information go to https://mtionline.clickmeeting.com/photography-troubleshooting-overcome-the-issues-that-hinder-visual-impact/register. read more…
3) Get Your FREE Digital Advent Calendar
Enjoy the fun of a daily Advent calendar but instead of pieces of daily chocolate, you’ll get small daily resources beautifully written, designed, and curated to help you stay present to the season and your soul. Sign up today to receive weekly Advent emails that will contain activities for each day. Sign up here: https://globaltrellis.com/webinar/.
4) Take the Lead
Are you struggling with imposter syndrome or looking to make a greater impact at work? “Take the Lead” is LICC’s flagship leadership course designed for young professionals who aspire to lead with excellence, integrity, and a Christ-centered vision. Over three immersive taking place in 2025, 24-hour residential modules at the serene Waverley Abbey, you’ll engage in classroom learning, reflective practice, and Biblical reflection, all guided by experienced leaders and mentors. This transformative experience includes personalized coaching sessions and small group discussions, empowering you to integrate Biblical insights into your role and seek the kingdom through your work. For more information go to https://licc.org.uk/events/take-the-lead.
5) Online Short-Term Trip Training
The Missions Academy offers comprehensive and dynamic online training to equip you to live out the mission of God every day and everywhere. Their engaging platform provides access to a variety of courses designed to prepare individuals and groups for short-term mission trips, cultural adaptation, and effective service in God’s Kingdom. With a focus on practical application and Biblical principles, The Missions Academy ensures that participants are mission-ready, whether they are embarking on their first mission trip or seeking to deepen their understanding of global missions. Check it out! https://learn.themissionsacademy.com/ read more…
6) Streamline Your Return Into the USA
Do you use Mobile Passport Control (MPC)? MPC is a free, secure app that allows eligible travelers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information via their smartphone or mobile device. By using MPC, you can streamline your entry process into the United States, reducing passport control inspection time and overall wait time. With MPC, there’s no need for pre-approval, and you can enjoy shorter wait times, less congestion, and efficient processing at participating U.S. ports of entry. For information go to https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control. Do you use it? Please comment on your experience. read more…
7) Strength to Strength
Strength to Strength is dedicated to advancing Jesus’ kingdom by providing resources that strengthen your obedient love-faith relationship with King Jesus and give you solid footing in a shaky world. Their mission is to inspire flourishing communities of faithful Jesus-followers around the world by tackling thought-provoking topics, stimulating candid discussions, and sharing faith-building testimonies. They offer multimedia resources including podcasts, videos, and books. Check it out! https://strengthtostrength.org/ read more…
8) Where to Find Royalty-free Illustrations
For some time now, everybody has pretty much known where to find royalty-free photos, right? (www.Unsplash.com, right?) But where does one find those artsy little illustrations that all the cool companies use for their marketing and websites? Bam. This past week, we found undraw illustrations.
9) We’re Grateful For…
…the $200 gift from a guy who understands the power of the visual story. Learn more at visualstory.org, along with gifts of $20, $77.74, $250 (!!!), another $77.74, and $200!!! Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much! God bless you! Want to stand with these partners in expanding the reach of Brigada? If so, just browse to https://brigada.org/empower-brigada and click Donate. God bless you!
10) What’s One of Your Best Thanksgiving Memories?
When you start smelling those sweet scents of Thanksgiving, what flashes through your mind? We see family gatherings, family members coming in from quail hunting (eating turkey still dressed in their hunting clothes), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, and that big Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm of 1978 ( https://www.nytimes.com/1978/11/27/archives/heavy-travel-ends-holiday-snow-is-forecast-for-today-jersey-is.html ). But through all of it, one theme prevails: God is always sovereign. He reigns. Even if you’re not from the USA, you might have a holiday memory from around this time of year. (For example, Canada celebrates Thanksgiving too – but in October.) So — out with it: What’s one of your best memories of Thanksgiving? read more…
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