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Features for February 2010...
Haiti Earthquake Relief
Our prayers are with all those affected by the situation in Haiti, victims and helpers. Following a number of enquiries from people wanting to help with the Haiti earthquake relief effort, we have put together a Disasters Emergency Relief page. This lists the various Christian organisations that are either running appeals or are involved in the relief effort. If you want to help, these are the people to get in touch with
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Mission Training Online
Does mission training online work? That's the big question being asked by many individuals and organisations. One of the main reasons to undertake training at one of the mission training establishments is to join with others in cross-cultural community which enhances and helps apply the learning process. So can it be done online? Read how allnations has done it
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Working from a Place of Rest
This is the title of a new book by Tony Horsfall launched last month. It addresses the issue of over-work amongst those in Christian ministry. All too often our norm is to be busy and to never stop to rest properly. The book explores the principle that it's from a place of rest that our most fruitful ministry can occur. Sue Ingleby has reviewed the book for us
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New Missionary Discussion Group
If you are new to the mission field or are in your first term overseas, you might be interested in joining our 'Steps on the Missionary Road' discussion group. The group uses a set of devotional reflections to raise various issues and spark discussion, whilst putting you in touch with others who are facing those issues too. Claudia Smith, the author of the reflections, is also part of the group
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OSCAR's 10th Birthday
March 1st is OSCAR's 10th birthday and we will be celebrating by having a Virtual Coffee Party online. All OSCAR users are invited! To participate fully, you will need to register in the OSCARactive online community. That will then give you access to the interactive activities that we have planned for the big day. Please put the date in your diary and drop into the party at some point during the day
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