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HCJB Global Hands Highlights Malaria Work on World Malaria Day


HCJB Global Hands continues to battle malaria in tropical areas of Ecuador even as the first World Malaria Day is held today (Friday, April 25). (read full story)

HCJB Global German Radio Programmer Peter Hubert Dies at 84


Peter Hubert, who served as a German radio program producer at Radio Station HCJB in Quito, Ecuador, with his wife, Maria, for 25 years, died of cancer in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, on Friday, April 18. He was 84. (read full story)

Decision Further Extends Radio Station HCJB’s Shortwave Broadcasts


Broadcasts from HCJB Global Voice’s shortwave station in Ecuador will continue at least through October 2008 as the Quito airport authority has granted the mission’s request to postpone the dismantling of its shortwave radio towers. (read full story)

HCJB Global Hands Outreach Dovetails with World Water Day

While Ecuador has made huge strides in building its infrastructure, only about 50 percent of rural Ecuadorians have access to an improved drinking water source. Many of these residents resort to using contaminated water, often resulting in disease and even death. Others spend hours each day hauling water from distant sources, expending valuable resources. (read full story)

HCJB Global Hands Joins Churches, Ministries And Government in Ecuador Flood Response

Amid rising flood waters, the message of a relationship with Jesus Christ accompanies delivery of food and medical assistance to people in Ecuador as HCJB Global Hands dovetails efforts with local churches, other agencies, and with the government's Ministry of Health. (read full story)


Global Religious News


Mission Groups Reach Out to Cyclone Survivors in Myanmar

Sources: Christian Newswire, Associated Press, Baptist World Aid
As word of the devastation in Myanmar due to Cyclone Nargis begins to reach the outside world, mission organizations and aid agencies are gearing up to bring relief to the survivors. The death toll is estimated to be at least 22,000 with another 41,000 missing. (read full story)

Studies Show Relationships Key to Unbelievers Trying Church

Sources: Evangelical News, Baptist Church
Unchurched adults seeking a congregation are not likely to pay a visit to church to find one, and certainly not as likely as are churchgoers shopping for a new congregation, according to several recent LifeWay Research studies. (read full story)

FEBC Partner Station in Mongolia Makes Spiritual Inroads

Source: Mission Network News
In Mongolia, a country of 2.6 million steeped in atheism, Buddhism and shamanism, Far East Broadcasting Co. (FEBC) has been working with local partner station Wind FM since 2000 to broadcast Christian radio programs. (read full story)

U.K. Christians Challenged to Give 1 Million ‘Hours of Kindness’

Source: Assist News Service
Christians in the U.K. are being challenged to donate 1 million “hours of kindness” in practical ways to their neighbors. (read full story)

57th Annual National Day of Prayer in U.S. Set for Thursday

Source: Christian Newswire
Thursday, May 1, will mark the 57th annual National Day of Prayer with events taking place across the nation, uniting individuals in prayer for the U.S. This year’s theme is “Prayer! America’s Strength and Shield.” (read full story)

 
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