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Tears in Jerusalem

An Israeli Jew comes to faith in Jesus through the witness of an OM worker.




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A different kind of pollution

God gives an OM short term worker the perfect tract to explain the Gospel to an environmental activist.




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Good neighbours and good news

An OM worker in Israel has an opportunity to share the gospel with his neighbours.




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Boldness to share with Muslims in Israel

A team of OM workers and local believers share New Testaments and relief packs of food in a Muslim village in Israel.




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Changing the spiritual atmosphere

An OM short-term team worships God and engages in conversations about God in the public square of a city with an Arab majority in Israel.




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Visits with a rabbi

Worker Ronaldo visits with a rabbi in Israel and discusses prophecies about the Messiah.




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Jesus still heals

A Jewish family witnesses the power of Jesus when two Christians pray for a sick boy.




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The meaning of baptism

A public baptism ceremony at the river becomes an opportunity to teach an onlooker about the true meaning of baptism.




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Is peace possible?

A search for a friend leads to a conversation about peace in Israel.




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Lion (of Judah) hearted

The violent turmoil in Israel requires prayer for this people.




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Light shines in the darkness

An orthodox Jewish girl shares her testimony of coming to faith in Jesus at her baptism.




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Atheist encourages Christians to tell others about Jesus

After listening to the Gospel a self-proclaimed atheist encouraged Christians to go tell others this Good News.




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Why do Jews suffer if they are a chosen people?

A Jewish woman asks a pastor why is there suffering, if they are God's chosen people.




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Passover breakfast results in sharing about the Passover Lamb

The Passover season leads to a young Israeli woman asking about the Passover Lamb.




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The gift of the gospel

In Israel, where multiple languages are spoken, tracts are a helpful tool to overcoming language barriers that could inhibit someone from hearing about Jesus.




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Hope of Israel

OM’s Hope of Israel outreach team shares God’s love in Israel by supporting churches, passing out literature, engaging with locals and worshipping in the streets.




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Vibrant communities of Jesus followers in Israel

In a largely unreached nation, where Christians often face persecution, OM comes alongside local churches to see more vibrant communities of Jesus followers established.




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MENAnews: Shared grief opens door to share hope

An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family.




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Is hallelujah a Jewish or Christian word?

A Jewish man is surprised to learn that hallelujah is a Hebrew word in the Scriptures.




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Strategic Worship Outings create chance for connection

An incorrect GPS coordinate leads a worship team to the end of the road, yet God has another route planned.




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"The hairs on my arms are standing up!"

A Muslim man believes Jesus is the Son of God.




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Fear, insecurity and a zeal for Jezreel

A zeal for the Jezreel Valley overcomes fear and insecurity.




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Biblical city receives the Hope of Israel outreach team

The Hope of Israel outreach team visits Yoqneam, a biblical city without a church.




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Stumbling along the way

By utilising short-term teams and partnering with local churches, OM Israel realigns its field focus.




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Mission trip taught her dependence on God

Marcela (Argentina) experienced the power of God working through her while on a mission trip in Israel.




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From web manager to national director

Stephen Brandon takes on the role of national director for OM New Zealand after serving as OM’s International Web Manager for six years.




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Investing into relationships

OM New Zealand builds relationships with churches and cares for the 50-some New Zealanders serving in cross-cultural missions.




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Women hike for freedom in New Zealand

On 1 December, 22 women hiked Tongariro Alpine Crossing to raise awareness and funds for women and children trafficked in France and India.




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Off the GRID

OM New Zealand’s new Off The GRID discipleship programme aims to inspire young adults to live for God and to serve others.




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Climbing for freedom in New Zealand

About 110 men, women and children climbed five volcanoes in Auckland in the Freedom Climb New Zealand on Saturday, 16 August.




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Going Off The GRID to learn about God

A French couple attended the Off The GRID discipleship programme in New Zealand, where they learned about missions and God.




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Forgiving the enemy

During a medical outreach in Guatemala, the OM team members and volunteers witnessed a special moment of forgiveness.




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What do you see in the mirror?

On 20 February, the OM Guatemala team offered a programme on life values and shared the Gospel with nearly 600 children attending a school in Quiché, an indigenous village that was heavily affected by the guerrilla.




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"When I grow up"

OM Guatemala and volunteers visit Tiquisate to share about God's love in eight public schools.




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Rains cause tragedy in Central America

After a week of heavy rains in Central America, the area is left in tragedy. OM Guatemala is desperate to help.




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Hope in bars and garbage dumps

170 volunteers from various countries in Central America shared the gospel and saw many lives changed during Easter in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.




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The blessings of sports ministry in Central America

OM SportsLink in Latin America takes part in a training for workers in sports ministry in Honduras and an outreach in Guatemala.




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Joy to a family in need

Workers deliver shoes to schools, bring food to the poor and help construct a kitchen for a family in the indigenous community of Chimaltenango.




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Earthquake affects many in Guatemala

Over 1.2 million people have been affected by the earthquake that hit Guatemala on 7 November. OM Guatemala asks for prayers.




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Loving Guatemala

As a climax to OM´s just-completed Love Guatemala outreach, six teams carry out aid distribution and evangelism in an impoverished area.




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No evil befall you

An OM volunteer team confronts spiritual warfare in a Guatemalan town.




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Central American adventure

Nathan Schmutz of Switzerland has enjoyed the challenge of immersing himself in a whole new culture.




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God provides during medical outreach in Guatemala

When specific medicine is not available during a medical outreach, OM Guatemala sees God miraculously provide for one mother in need.




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A different way

In an annual OM Guatemala outreach, volunteers are challenged to leave their comfort zone and share God’s love in a different way.




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Hope is rising

Workers committed to bringing God’s love to Eucalipto, Guatemala, are confronted with a sad reality for many living in the community. But hope is rising.




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Entering the red zone

With the desire to help those in need, OM Guatemala organises a free medical clinic in a red zone (high-crime) area in Guatemala City.




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God rewards patience

After years of prayer and patience, God answers the missionaries of OM Guatemala and sends an English teacher to give free classes.




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Let the children come to me

A dream comes true when OM Guatemala starts a day-care ministry to feed and care for children of families in poverty, while the parents work.




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Teaching values

OM Guatemala visits primary and secondary schools in the country to teach children values and bring them the good news.




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Free dental clinic

OM Guatemala responds to the situation of members within a poor area, whose poverty and lack of information, lead to bad dental hygiene.