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There is a lot happening around the world right now, and many ministries that Youth With A Mission is involved in. Today we are going to have a look at many locations including Afghanistan, Haiti, South Africa, and Mozambique, and we will also see some of the ministry that YWAM is doing to help feed the poor, build homes, and provide support for those who are affected by Covid. We will also look at two new books that have recently been released and explore some training opportunities that are available.
Thank you for downloading this, the 127th episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.
You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/127 …
Stories:
Pray for Afghanistan
I’m sure that you have seen or heard about all that is happening in Afghanistan with the nation once again being controlled by the Taliban.
We want to ask that you all stand with and pray protection and hope over the Afghan people at this time. In addition to the Afghan people there are also many foreign workers and missionaries who also still need God’s protection and help.
YWAM Kona is looking at ways that they can help Christian believers in Afghanistan …
Find out how you can give towards this need on the YWAM Kona Instagram post, which is linked to at ywampodcast.com/127.
Another Earthquake Hits Haiti
Earlier this month Haiti was hit by another earthquake that has injured over 5,700 people, and has killed over 1300. This comes after months of violent gang activity, the assassination of their president last month, and Hurricane Elsa causing devastation among the agricultural industry.
Our locations in Haiti have been doing regular updates, and the first one we have is from YWAM Les Cayes …
YWAM Saint Marc has also provided us with a live Facebook video about what it happening in the nation …
Things are progressing quickly in the nation, and you can follow along with updates on their Facebook pages, which are linked to at ywampodcast.com/127.
Crisis in Mozambique
In December last year Pope Virgilio and his family reached Pemba with a group of 35 – 40 people after an arduous journey of about 2-weeks through the forest in the province of Cabo Delgado in North East Mozambique. They joined thousands of others who have been displaced and forced to move to safe places in North East Mozambique.
Mozambique has been involved in an insurgency by Islamic extremists since 2017. The Islamic-state linked insurgents killed at least 3,200 people and displaced another 800,000 at the end of last year. Many of those who were displace fled to the city of Pemba.
Currently there are no international aid organisations operating in Pemba, and some missions organisations have already left for their own safety. YWAM has a small team in Pemba doing what they can to help in terms of food / water / soap / mask distribution, as well as building shelters for the refugees fleeing into Pemba.
In addition to the mercy work that the YWAM team has been engaged in they have also been leading groups in fellowship and Bible studies. They have been using audio Bibles that have been produced in the local language as most of the refugees are illiterate. One of the groups that they have been working with is Pope Virgilio and his family. Since they started working with Pope Virgilio he has joined a church and has been baptized.
The team is asking that you Please pray for the people in Pemba/Cabo Delgado. Please pray for the safety of the YWAM team and their children, and wisdom for them in this desperate situation.
The team have been caring for around 2000 refugees with food and essential supplies, and have started building simple homes/shelters for some of them. It costs $2 per day per person to provide food/essential supplies, and $2000 to build a simple house (photo right below), which can house 15 people, who otherwise sleep on the street.
YWAM England is working with the team and if you want to help you can give via the YWAM England website at https://www.ywamengland.org/donations. designate “For YWAM Pemba”. When you do email Jon Armstrong to let him know and he will make sure 100% of anything you give reaches the relief work in Pemba.
The Impossible Dream – Story about Create International
Create International has released a new book about how God Lead Calvin and Carol Conkey to start Create International and impact many nations through the gift of media …
You can find out more about the book, and order a copy, through the link in the shownotes.
Pray for South Africa
Last month riots erupted in South Africa after the arrest and jailing of the former President over corruption charges …
Things appear to have calmed down from the initial unrest and some YWAM teams have been engaged in the clean-up, including a team from YWAM Durban.
YWAM is operating in 11 different locations around South Africa. Since the unrest YWAM Durban has been working beside people from all over their city to clean up the streets. You can follow up with the work that YWAM Durban is doing on their Facebook Page.
YWAM Homes of Hope
Connect with Homes of Hope on their Facebook page here.
YWAM Emerge 2021 Update
YWAM Emerge has been working to feed the poor for many years, and here is an update from their ministry …
If you head over to ywamemerge.org to find out more about the ministry and how you could get involved.
YWAM Mercy Vietnam Covid Support
YWAM Mercy have been working in multiple communities in Vietnam to support the people through the latest wave of Covid-19. They have been doing a lot of work with the local communities, helping to build the relationships in the communities where they work. Through these relationships the have been able to continue to monitor and support the communities, even when they have had to do so remotely.
Local people are helping each other to get through the pandemic restrictions, banding together to fight the virus. Some are making food for those isolating in central locations and others are preparing masks and face shields or donating needed food items and supplies. The communication training YWAM Mercy provided to local leaders helped them know how to call for the community to contribute in these ways.
You can get the latest updates from the YWAM Mercy Vietnam web-site at ywammercyvietnam.org.
Values Matter – Darlene Cunningham
The latest book published by YWAM Publishing is Values Matter by Darlene Cunningham.
In Values Matter, YWAM Co-founder Darlene Cunningham shares inspiring stories of how God shaped YWAM into what it is today – a large and effective “wavemaker” for missions – through the spiritual “DNA” carried within its core beliefs and 18 foundational values. Darlene has lived, taught, and led discoveries into these essential beliefs and values for decades on six continents. Her passion is to impart them into future generations of YWAM missionaries.
Intertwined inside its pages, she also candidly shares both failures and victories, along with her discovery of the Biblically-rooted beliefs and values that have proven so fruitful to the Cunningham’s calling over the decades. Given the global scope of YWAM, this foundational book encapsulating the heart of their nonprofit is scheduled to be available in 41 languages all told.
Head over to ywamvalues.com to find out more about the book and to get your own copy in paperback, digital, or audio format.
Training:
School of Mission
YWAM Taipei, Taiwan is offering the School of Mission from September 6 – November 26.
https://vimeo.com/132305998
You can find out more about the school on the YWAM Taipei web-site, ywamtaipei.com.
Discipleship Bible School
YWAM Lausanne will be running the three month Discipleship Bible School from the 25th of September to 14 December …
YWAM Lausanne are also offering the school starting in January and again in April next year. You can find out more about the school on their web-site, ywamlausanne.com.
Documentary Film School
YWAM Harpenden is running their next Documentary Film School starting on the 22nd of September …
The Documentary Film School looks at multiple topics covering the pre-production, production, and post production phase of creating a documentary film. Find out more on the YWAM Harpenden web-site, ywamharpenden.org.
Applied Practical Leadership Course
YWAM Philadelphia is running their short, 6-week, Applied Practical Leadership Course from the 25th of September until November 7. The 6-weeks will be spent building your capacity, enhancing your competencies, and increasing your confidence through mentoring/coaching relationships. Each week has a unique focus, which are:
- Week 1 – Leadership Foundations
- Week 2 – Leadership Direction
- Week 3 – Practical Leadership
- Week 4 – Team Development
- Week 5 – Ministry Expansion
- Week 6 – Transformational Leadership
If you head over to ywamphiladelphia.org you can find out more about the school.
BBC Ternopil, Ukraine
YWAM Ternopil in Ukraine is running a Bible Core Course starting on September 27th and ending on December 20th. The course in an intense 12-week study of the Bible in its literary and historical context.
Check out the post in the YWAMERS.community over on Facebook to find out more about the school and see where to apply.
Biblical School of Justice
YWAM Denver will be running the Biblical School of Justice from June 27 – September 2022.
During the School of Biblical Justice, you will learn about the Biblical worldview of injustice as well as God’s heart for justice. You’ll receive teaching from people who combat injustice around the world. Join them as they bring the Kingdom to earth by loving the orphan, widow and destitute among the nations.
After the course there is an optional 8-week overseas outreach that you can also join in.
Head over to ywamdenver.org to find out more.
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