Your IMB E-Letter
August 20, 2014 
The ‘new normal’ in work among Yazidi Kurds
AUDIO: Worker David Edwards (name changed) has worked among the Kurds for 14 years. While opportunities to witness to the Yazidi population are more restrictive these days, there is a “new normal” in presenting the Truth of the Gospel. Edwards challenges Southern Baptists to step up to this “amazing strategic opportunity.” Audio, part 1
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VIDEO: Desperate cry
A desperate cry reverberates worldwide for government leaders and especially Christians to step up and help stop the killing that’s creating a humanitarian crisis in Northern Iraq. Tens of thousands of Yazidi Kurds have run for their lives. Many are now trapped on a mountaintop near Sinjar, Iraq. Help Iraqis now
Learn more about Iraq’s refugee crisis and help respond by donating to IMB’s Iraq relief fund or by texting imbrelief to 80888, which will donate $10 to that fund.* To give through BGR, visit gobgr.org or text bgr to 80888. *Click on story link for full disclaimer.
 U.S. churches can answer Ukraine’s cry for help and hope
With hearts broken for Ukraine, some U.S. churches are determined not to forget their brothers and sisters in the war-torn country. Missionaries in that region of the world say there is still much that churches back home can do. Learn more through stories, photos and videos – and take action now.
 Lights among darkness
In a northern Thai village far off the beaten path, a group of believers stand up for Jesus among their neighbors and family members whose lives revolve around spirit worship. Most Christians face persecution from their families. Read about their boldness in this divided community. Find photos and video.
 Missionary learns to love a pimp
Interacting with a pimp leads IMB missionary Martha Richards to confront her anger. And forgiving him takes a reminder that Jesus died for him, too. Read more of Martha’s journal stories, and learn how to speak up concerning human exploitation.
 God-sized miracle
Among every 100 porteños, or “people of the port,” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, only five have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. IMB missionaries work alongside national Baptist partners and pray God will change the world beginning with lives changed among Buenos Aires’ 14 million residents. Read their stories and see their faces in video and photos.
Mission trip safety
Plan ahead and take every precaution necessary to improve the safety of your mission group. Both seasoned and novice travelers will be made more aware of potential safety concerns while developing strategies to reduce risk to your group from Safe Travel training. E-mail mission trip safety for information. Put "Mission trip safety" in the subject line.
 WorldView: The idiotic call to go
American medical missionaries who contracted Ebola in West Africa were scorned by media loudmouths for their “idiotic” actions to treat sick people in a Third World country. Hearing excuses for ignoring Christ’s command to go into all the world reminds columnist Erich Bridges of another medical missionary: Bill Wallace. He never made it home. “Heroic” doesn’t begin to describe what Wallace accomplished.
 School of Prayer for All Nations
“It is unthinkable that we would send thousands of people overseas without covering them with a blast furnace of prayer,” says IMB President Tom Elliff. You are invited to become a “burning ember” at IMB’s School of Prayer for all Nations. Learn when sessions are scheduled and how you can participate in this experiential school of prayer.
Find more opportunities and training to take you and your church to the next level in missions.
 Africa Tales
Join the animals of Africa Tales on an amazing safari through Africa! This 24-page booklet features character introductions, three stories and corresponding activities. Teacher notes and many more activities and stories are available at africatales.org Africa Tales is an engaging supplement to your children’s curriculum and materials.
 Living Letters, September/October 2014
This edition of Living Letters: Stories from the Great Commission introduces a new book, Life on Mission, and a companion app to learn how to share the Gospel. Also learn about Global Hunger Relief and how you can participate. Share Living Letters in your bulletin or as a handout in your church. Subscribe to this free resource today!
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