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Cross-cultural pioneers

OM team in Hong Kong breaks cross-cultural ground, learning how to reach out to the ethnic minority, largely ignored by the Chinese population.




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Training Sowers

Lima, Peru- In June four members from OM Peru led a day-long training seminar in Lima. The seminars were attended by over 50 believers from five different churches.




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A walking cane and a wooden cross

OM Peru completed their summer medical outreach in Trujillo, Peru. They saw over 350 patients and 60 people commit to the Lord.




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Heartfelt reunion

OM Peru recently completed their second medical outreach this year. Mayelo Gensollen, OM Peru's leader, shared his impressions from the experience.




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A special two weeks

At the end of July, OM Peru helped build a church, share God's love with the surrounding community and speak in a missions conference.




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Saying thank you with eggs

After preaching in a church and serving the community, team members each receive an egg as a gift from a local woman.




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Doctors and therapists point to Jesus

On a recent outreach to several towns in the Amazon jungle, OM Peru worked with the Presbyterian Church of Moyabamba and its annexes.




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Hope for life in Peruvian villages

With a team of 6 people, OM Peru recently went on an outreach to an area called Alto Piura.




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Peru in the plan of God

OM Peru medical outreach occurs simultaneously with a Global Missions Council meeting to mobilise Peruvians for missions in the Muslim World, and at home.




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Freedom Challenge climbs Machu Picchu

Forty women climb Machu Picchu to raise awareness about human trafficking during a five-day Freedom Challenge trek in Peru.




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Australian Floods

An update about the flood damage in Eastern Australia




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Forest Hill Fun Day

Forest Hill is a town in the Lockyer Valley infamous for being one of three towns in Queensland completely evacuated during last January's floods. About 300 people were airlifted by helicopters to higher ground leaving behind homes, all belongings and even pets. They had no idea what would come of those things left behind. OM Australia suggested the idea as a good way to utilise some funds donated to flood recovery. The Forest Hill Development Association Inc. in conjunction with the Laidley Baptist Church used this money to put on a community fair. It was an opportunity for the town to say thank you to those who had helped with the flood clean up and also to build the morale of the community. At the same time the involvement of the Church would raise the profile of Christ in the community.




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Find what God has in store for you

Teens gather in Warwick, Queensland this week for OM Australia's TeenStreet.




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Time of growth and change at TeenStreet

God changes teens' lives during TeenStreet Queensland in Australia at the beginning of July.




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OM Australia buys new mission base

On 12 December, OM Australia settled on their first-ever permanent base after renting for over 20 years.




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Bigger office, greater impact

On 19 March, OM Australia moved into their new home, a place that will help mobilise more people and finances into missions.




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Easterfest down under 2012

OM Australia shares about mission opportunities at Australia’s leading three-day music festival in Toowoomba, Queensland, over Easter.




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Befriending neighbours

Teams all over Australia connect with their Muslim neighbours and share God’s love.




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Tears for Syria

Initiating conversation with a man at the entrance of the Syrian club, Ben* learnt about his pain and encouraged him to consider God's truth.




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Moving powerfully in the lives of teens

On 1 July 350 teens and leaders poured into the University of Queensland, Australia, for five days of fun and discipleship.




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Life-changing moment

Peter* from MAP Australia has a Muslim friend who attended a church camp. His friend has never been the same since.




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Prayer and the Word of God changes lives

OM worker is amazed to see God change lives, as he peers over his book table on a busy Muslim street in Australia.




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Connecting at TeenStreet Australia

Teens in Europe are gathered this week to connect with Jesus and each other. A month ago, teenagers in Australia had this experience.




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More than coffee and sweets

MAP Australia hosts Bound for Paradise, a week-long outreach to Muslims from the Persian Gulf in Queensland, Australia, from 25-29 August.




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Living out the message of God

Team members of MAP Australia seek to live out the message of the Gospel to all people, no matter how sympathetic or opposed.




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Climbing for the Jogini Girls in India

On 22 August, 150 people climbed in the inaugural OM Boonah Freedom Climb to raise awareness and funding for the Jogini girls of India.




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The one true goal of God

Tillmann Klein, facilitator for OM’s Muslim Diaspora Ministry network, shares how work among displaced Muslims reflects God’s heart for all people.




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From Afghanistan to Australia

A former Afghan fighter discovers Jesus Christ in the Qur’an.




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At our doorstep

Loving our Muslim neighbours is an opportunity and privilege.




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Minas for the unreached

Africa Trek Coordinator Eduard* reflects on God's gifts: his life, his wife and 13 participants sharing the Gospel with Topnaar and Himba peoples in Namibia.




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Standing on the Father's Rock

Young men from African nations find their identity and destiny through hiking in Namibia with the Wilderness Therapy Programme.




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Bringing the gift of hope to Namibia

Walvis Bay, Namibia:: The Vice President of Namibia officially opens Logos Hope as she visits the country.




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Church rebuild restores hope

Walvis Bay, Namibia :: Logos Hope's volunteers rebuild a flimsy church and encourage the grieving pastor and congregation.




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The invisible woman

Walvis Bay, Namibia :: Local women attend a challenging discipleship event on board Logos Hope




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Living on a prayer

One Namibian OM worker operates a prayer house—and does so much more.




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Life and light on the Kuiseb

Two native Namibians stand as the only Christians in their community




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The Namibian road to Emmaus

A new missions experience in Namibia is not as much a programme as it is a journey.




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Birth of a Bible school

After recognising that no training was available for lay leaders, particularly those in house churches, workers planed the launch of a Bible school.




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Season of sowing

A church planting team shares their faith with Muslim friends and neighbours during a time set aside for sowing intentionally in people’s lives.




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Hope for the Caucasus

An overview of the Caucasus region and a call to participate.




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Putting the Caucasus on the map

OMers share how God is moving among unreached people in their remote village in the Caucasus.




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No such thing as retirement

After 23 years of reaching out to refugees and immigrants in Germany, one OM couple have relocated to Canada to continue their ministry.




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A voice for those who have none

“The climb has taken me far beyond the mountain,” says Canadian Freedom Climber Denise Heppner, who knows that helping even one person makes a difference.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How can I take better control of my finances?

In the spirit of Women’s Month in August, Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution at Allan Gray, shares a few lessons she has learnt over the years to help other women to take control of their finances.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm struggling to make ends meet. What should I consider before cashing out my savings?

JustMoney.co.za marketing manager Shafeeka Anthony lists the implications to consider before withdrawing savings or investments.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I'm in financial trouble. Can I get a loan from my provident fund?

A Fin24 reader facing financial hardship wants to know if it would be possible to get a loan from his provident fund.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | I can't afford to pay for debt clearance certificate. What are my options?

A News24 Business reader has to pay R500 to receive a debt clearance certificate but is currently unemployed.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | How do I initiate the process of prescribing my debt?

A News24 Business reader considering prescribing her debt looks to an expert for guidance on how the process works.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | Should I access my retirement fund or leave it untouched?

A News24 Business reader who resigned from her job with R300 000 accumulated in her retirement savings wants to know if she should access some of her funds.




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News24 Business | MONEY CLINIC | What are the financial considerations of divorce?

Simon Dippenaar, founder and managing partner at Simon Dippenaar & Associates, looks at the financial consequences of divorce and what you should consider.