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Metal Mission
Do you have an old car that could help drive God’s mission forward? If you do but don’t want to pay to have it towed away or fixed at a garage, then this...
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From first KISC to married bliss
Rickshaws, rice and Bollywood dancing were the flavour of the day as a BMS volunteer in Nepal married a colleague in Kathmandu last Saturday (9 June). Despite...
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Christian rock band Switchfoot talk to Engage
"I think the body of Christ is this grand family and you have your crazy uncle that comes over for Thanksgiving and says some crazy things and you don't agree with him...
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The search for peace
Abused as a child, forced to leave her home and persuaded to marry at the age of 14, all whilst living in immense poverty. This was how Indira Tamang’s life started. It...
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The flood, the Taliban and the love of God
In a formerly Taliban-controlled area of Pakistan, near the Afghanistan border, a terrible flood has had some unexpected consequences. The Swat valley is often in the news...
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33 years in Brazil
Getting to know you Our first year in Brazil was a pleasant surprise. We didn’t really know what to expect or whether we would settle in well, or not at all. A member...
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Undefeated disability justice campaign launches at parliament
Gary Streeter MP, Chair of Christians in Parliament, called the feature video of the Undefeated resource “fantastic” at its launch at an event at the Houses of...
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From magic potions to new life in Christ: David's story
Seventeen year-old David Milimono gave his life to Jesus last year and it’s serious: he wants to get to know him more. However, something sinister shadows his...
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"Love will set you free" in Azerbaijan - or will it?
As Azerbaijan prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest this Saturday (26 May), and British hopes rest on Engelbert Humperdinck and the song “Love will set you free...
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Bells, baths and bugs in Nepal
This morning was a good morning. We were woken by the sounds of church bells going off at the local Catholic Church. This is an unusual sound in Nepal, but it was soon joined...
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New ties & technobabble: Backstage at the Baptist Assembly
It’s just as well most of the backstage corridors at Central Hall Westminster are off-limits, because you’d never find your way out again! It’s like...
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Chad? Where's Chad?
Two years ago, Malc and Sue didn’t know where Chad was. Now they’re gearing up to serve overseas as BMS mission workers in a Christian hospital near the...
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Lyn Lusi: passing of a Congo legend
Lyn (Gwendolyn Joyce) Lusi was a legend in D R Congo. She could count George Clooney and Hillary Clinton among her admirers and, on news of her passing, tribute was paid to...
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Counselling and communication: Christian training in Croatia
“I have received so much encouragement through lectures, small group discussions, projects and individual conversations. Because of OMV, I know I am not alone when I...
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Historic first UK visit for Chinese partners
Bonds were strengthened between BMS World Mission and its longstanding partner in China during a first-ever visit to the UK by representatives from the Weifang Vocational...
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Uncovering Easter traditions in Italy
Massive statues are carried on the shoulders of the religious orders; penitent people walk barefoot through the streets with leather whips; mourners follow behind and weep...
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Amazon villagers trapped on rooftops
Terrible flooding in the Amazon regions of Peru has hardly been reported by British news media, but BMS workers and partners are helping river communities still waiting for...
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Preview: Baptist Assembly, London 2012
It’s destination London this weekend for hundreds of Christians as we join together to celebrate 400 years of Baptist life in this land and overseas. The 2012...
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Helping some of Syria's 'desperate million'
BMS has not forgotten Syria. The violence there, which for a time dominated British newspaper headlines, continues to claim lives and send families fleeing from their...
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Brazil street kids earn their spurs on London trip
Premier League superstars and the Bishop of London were the main attractions for a teenage Brazilian football team during their UK visit to promote the 2014 Street Child...
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