Your IMB E-Letter
May 14, 2014
 More than bread alone
Skeptics may say that faith is a rickety crutch the poor lean on — and an opiate the powerful use to lull the weak into accepting their lot. That might apply to certain lives or particular moments in history, but it can’t explain the power of faith in the human heart through the ages. The Gospel gives ultimate meaning to life.
Visit WorldView Conversation, the blog related to this column.  Workers live trapped behind locked doors
The girls leave their homelands for the Gulf countries — many having never set foot on a plane — in hopes of earning money as domestic workers to send home to provide for their impoverished families. But instead of finding hope, what many find is virtually a prison.
 Missionaries share tales of darkness, sacrifice and new life
IMB honored 33 recently retired missionaries at an emeritus recognition service, May 3, near Richmond, Va. Dozens gathered to listen to memories and lessons learned from the missionaries, many of whom had spent more than three decades on the field. Combined, their years of service total 863.
Commissioning service for IMB and NAMB missionaries
Join us for a rare opportunity to participate in a joint commissioning service for up to 100 IMB and NAMB missionaries. Hear their stories Sunday, June 8, at the Baltimore Convention Center Ballroom in Baltimore, Md. The service begins at 4:00 p.m., just prior to the SBC Pastor’s Conference. This unique opportunity is sponsored by national Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), North American Mission Board (NAMB) and International Mission Board (IMB). No preregistration is required. See more of what's planned for the 2014 SBC Annual Meeting at sbcannualmeeting.net.
 CompassionNet now on Pinterest
We are thrilled to announce the launch of CompassionNet’s Pinterest page! Check out prayer requests and inspirational graphics. We hope you will follow us, share, repin and, most importantly, pray.
 Leave a legacy; reach God’s kingdom
“We are all responsible for what God has given to us” — key life stewardship words spoken by Zoe McMurray. Zoe and her husband, Todd, are former IMB missionaries and young parents with God’s heart. With IMB’s general assistance, they completed their family’s legacy plan that provides for the needs of their family and includes missions support. Find their video and listen to their story. We would be delighted to help you get started or discuss next steps. Contact us!
 ethneCITY.com
Reach out to people groups around the world and those living next door with networking and training opportunities, plus links to things you can’t find at your local Christian book store — Bibles, tracts and the JESUS film in different languages. Practical resources such as evangelistic tools, music, books and apps are added weekly. Have collaborative conversations with others working with your people group. Join webinars for peer learning opportunities between practitioners across North America and around the world. All at ethneCITY.com.
 Events to engage you and your church
Find opportunities and training to partner where God is leading your church, learn how to engage unreached people groups, discover your role in medical ministry, find a missionary commissioning service near you — all at our Events site, updated regularly.
 Pray for Istanbul
Behind the history and beauty of Istanbul are neighborhoods in desperate need of the Gospel. Most of the city’s 16 million people are Muslim. This beautiful prayer guide highlights 12 distinct districts of Istanbul that fall outside the typical tour route. Use it for small group, Sunday School, church or family prayer time, asking God to build His church in each of these 12 districts.
 Student leader missions roadmap
Help prepare your students and young adults to go and make disciples. This helpful booklet has information on all IMB opportunities for students and young adults, from a few weeks to a lifetime.
 The Caravan — missions materials for kids
Join Zeke and The Caravan on the adventure of a lifetime for your kids! Fun characters band together to introduce children to Asian cultures and missions. Stories and activities are designed for preschool, grades 1-4 and grades 5-6. Use The Caravan to supplement your children’s curriculum.
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