Back from a lengthy time away. More about that later.
Here's a blurb I received, along with a link with ways to help. This is huge, and an equally huge opportunity. Pass along to others.
Heavy snow to hit Pakistan earthquake victims Pakistan (MNN) -- More than two million survivors of the earthquake that hit the Kashmir region of Pakistan face even more trouble. Weather officials expect heavy snow as unusually cold weather tightens its grip across much of Asia. It could also cause problems for a team heading there from Strategic World Impact[1] . SWI's Kevin Turner. "They don't have winterized tents, no stoves for heat or cooking, children without winter clothing, literally children are standing in the snow without shoes." Turner says while Pakistan is predominately Muslim, he believes Christians can make a difference there. "They're absolutely flabbergasted when they see Christians are coming in to assist them. These people think well, '(they're) Americans; we're Muslims. They can't stand us.' And so, the fact that we can be in there gives us ample opportunity to proclaim the love of Christ physically and also proclaim it verbally because the Bible says, 'how shall they know unless they hear.'" Funding for relief supplies is needed. Go to our website to help.
Full Story: http://www.mnnonline.org/article/8187
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I read an interesting article in one of the magazines laying on a table in The Friendship Room concerning Muslims and what they believe, as well as efforts to help Muslims in areas sticken by poverty, war, and natural disasters.
ReplyDeleteAnother article touched on how the trend in the church at this time is to move away from an Evangelical perspective towards a more Samaritan-oriented approach to open up dialogue about Christ.
Welcome back to the "intrerverse," and I'm eager to read/hear what you have from the Mexico trip. I plan to get involved in some kind of mission trip this coming year myself.
Until next time,
Chris,
ReplyDeleteallah is a false god. mohammed is his false prophet. poverty and war are a result of the muslims bad religion. These people are headed to hell and we shouldn't smile and wave at them, that is sick and twisted. They need to know that they need Jesus Christ, and with a muslim, who agrees he was a prophet, that begins by dismantling the quaran and reminding them that Israel is where Christ will reign 1,000 years and judge the sheep and the goat nations.
Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
In the Body and in love,
Brian
A couple of things to dismantle here, in reverse order. As for Ephesians 5, I'm certain that the "unfruitful work of darkness" that is the Muslim religion (or any other, for that matter), has been rather exposed. The notion of rolling up our sleeves and serving those in Muslim countries during times of tragedy and calamity is becoming more prevalent because its working! It's an open door to show Muslims and others that Christianity and what they hate about Americans don't go hand in hand. They don't hate us with a "willing-to-die-passion" because we claim to follow Jesus. He (Jesus) is somewhat guilty by association. We're hated, and BTW NOT listened to when it comes to evangelistic approaches, not so much because we're Christians, but Americans. They associate the two together, much to the detriment of the kindgom. So, I have a little, make that big, theological problem with a hands-off approach, particularly in a time like this and the Tsunami, when countless thousands of Muslims in Indonesia and now in the Pakistan earthquake (please don't suggest that these were somehow God's punishment...Pat Robertson et al have already tried that), have for the VERY FIRST TIME had interactions with Christians who have loved them in the name of Jesus! That hasn't happened much if at all. We're quick to hand out propoganda and condemn. Slow to love. Hmmm, what was Jesus first approach? Love.
ReplyDeleteI for one applaud the "Samaritan-like approach" that opens up the dialogue with ANYONE (neighbors, other religions, Courtney Love appologists) about who Jesus is. The condemning approach hasn't worked. The days of "event" evangelism are closing. What's needed are relationships where we can love people regardless of their lifestyle choice and bring Christ to them. Now THAT"S something I can get excited about
I apologize if my post was misunderstood or my observations were responding to only a part of the previous note. I took from the context that Chris was curious about islam. Perhaps I spoke in haste to inform my brother. I did not mean to seem critical on others' evangelistic approaches as I cannot judge a person's heart/motives.
ReplyDeleteIn the Body,
Brian
I have no intention of running out and converting to Islam. Don't worry. Muhammed Pustelnik doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading a lot lately on different sects and cults and how to diffuse their rational and opinions utilizing scripture and examples.
The current dialogue I've had is with a Mormon here at work - I've managed to befuddle her a bit and not lose any ground.
The book's overdue at the church library - oops. Don't tell anyone!
I should have clarified the article - it was expressing how surprised Muslims were that people whom they'd attacked, imprisoned, and persecuted were the first to help when disasters had struck. Now THAT is unconditional love.
I have no intention of running out and converting to Islam. Don't worry. Muhammed Pustelnik doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading a lot lately on different sects and cults and how to diffuse their rational and opinions utilizing scripture and examples.
The current dialogue I've had is with a Mormon here at work - I've managed to befuddle her a bit and not lose any ground.
The book's overdue at the church library - oops. Don't tell anyone!
I should have clarified the article - it was expressing how surprised Muslims were that people whom they'd attacked, imprisoned, and persecuted were the first to help when disasters had struck. Now THAT is unconditional love.