20040530 Brigada Today

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS — That anonymous $10/month regular donor was back at it again this past week (Thanks!). If you’d like to jump on board with him, just log on to: https://brigada.org then click on “Sponsor” in the top line menu. Thanks, too, to Blessed Hope, for a $10 sponsorship this past week.

SAFE DRINKING WATER ANYWHERE — One of our sponsors, TealBrook Supplies, has been making water purification products available to missionaries since 1991. Using space age technology that kills viruses too small to filter out, these products are now used by career missionaries and short term mission trips around the world. Most of the systems are portable and deliver biologically safe water for as little as $0.04 (US dollars) a gallon. Contact Mike or Deb Lundeen via email at info at tealbrook.com (replace the “at” with @ and remove the spaces), by phone at 1-800-222-6614 in the US/Canada or at 651-365-7714. http://www.tealbrook.com

TRAINING IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — The Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College, in partnership with Food for the Hungry International, World Vision and World Relief, is offering training in Lookout Mountain, GA USA from August 2 – 11. This training focuses on innovative, best practice economic development strategies and methodologies that can be used in holistic, Christ-centered programs. Specific training is offered in Business Development Services, Promoting Church-centered Savings and Credit Associations and How to Partner Effectively with Large Providers. For information on this event or their email based distance learning, visit http//www.chalmers.org or email CEDI at covenant.edu (replace the “at” with @ and remove the spaces)

CELLULAR POSSIBILITIES — You can now benefit Brigada by choosing your cellular service through Blessed Hope Communications! Not only can Brigada get up to $50 per cellular package sign up, but most of the available plans also come with free phones and some even come with cash back to *you* for signing up through Brigada’s link. Just visit http://www.lowermyphonebill.com/brigada and click on the cellular graphic. Enter your zip code on the cellular home page to see what plans are available in your area. Don’t forget … you can usually keep your current cell phone number now even if you switch companies. (You can also still check out the regular long distance plan available at the above link … 8% of your monthly long distance bill will go to Brigada if you sign up through the website!). (Thanks Darla! You’re great!)

GLOBAL MISSIONS HEALTH CONFERENCE — Take in this year’s Main Conference from November 12-13, 2004 or the Pre-Conference on November 11 at Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY. Since 1996, Southeast Christian Church has hosted what has become the largest conference of its kind in the world, the Global Missions Health Conference, and since the very first conference, Brigada has been a primary promoter of these events. This year, Joni Eareckson Tada is the Friday evening keynote speaker. Preview Sections are available to give an overview of the Conference and Pre -Conference. The Conference time schedule, plenary session speakers and workshop session speakers are available for review online at http://www.medicalmissions.com or call 502-253-8069. These schedules will give you information about the speaker and their chosen topic for all of the sessions for this year’s conference. No childcare is available.

TALKING BIBLE SUNDAY — Audio Scriptures International in California is urging thousands of additional churches to observe an annual Talking Bible Sunday. … For churches doing a Talking Bible Sunday, ASI provides a carefully prepared packet of information, including a short video and a FREE Talking Bible to demonstrate and then to keep for use in its own care-giving ministry. This makes it easy for any church to observe a Talking Bible Sunday. For more information log unto http://www.audioscriptures.org

GLOBAL RECORDINGS RELEASED! — Global Recordings Network (GRN) has produced evangelistic recordings in over 5500 languages and dialects. These are available to mission agencies, Church mission committees and individuals around the world to reach the unreached with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many of the recordings are also accompanied by sets of pictures to help the non-reader to better understand the Bible teachings. Check the Language Catalogue on their web site to find out what materials are available in each language. Go to http://www.gospelrecordings.com/ and click on the Language Catalogue, or email them at info at gospelrecordings.com (swap in an “@” for the “at” and remove the spaces).

NEED TRAINING FOR YOUR SHORT TERM TEAM? — Overwhelmed by the details of your Short-term Mission trips coming up soon? Wonder what you’ll do about training? It isn’t too late. For the harried youth pastor or mission team leader, find help through “Before You Pack Your Bag, Prepare Your Heart” study guide. It provides what you need in a user-friendly, leader-friendly, spiral-bound format through 12 studies. It takes a team member through the basics of serving overseas — from cultural sensitivity to servant attitudes. A ten-day guided journal is included as well. A team meeting leaders’ guide is included so you have your training curriculum and devotional guide all in one resource. Check it out. Questions: judge190 at aol.com (replace the “at” with @ and remove the spaces) or download an order form at http://www.CampfireResources.com

MISSIONPREP “PLANTS” SEMINAR: TORONTO 2004 — It’s happening in Toronto, June 13-25, 2004, and “it” is entitled Principles of Language Acquisition: Natural Techniques and Skills. The location is Tyndale University College & Seminary, 25 Ballyconnor Court, Willowdale, Ontario. Get *Insider skills for Language & cultural Learning *Phonetics Foundations *Language readiness For more information contact 905-640-1621, or email missionprep at globaltalk.ca (replace the “at” with @ and remove the spaces) or log on at http://www.missionprep.ca

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