Oct. 15, 2014 PRAY
 Worldview: Darkness and light in the Middle East
Sometimes the sheer horror of it all overwhelms Christian workers as they help refugees fleeing war and terror in Syria and Iraq. "I don't think I've ever seen or felt darkness so strongly," said a Christian strategy leader based in the Middle East. Yet hope that was hidden from many in earlier, quieter times is being introduced to people searching desperately for it now. See also:
Feeding Syrian refugees has become overwhelming challenge N. Iraq: 'A privilege to serve in tough places'
More to pray for:
FIRST PERSON: Ebola on both sides
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 VIDEO: 'Imagine our opportunity'
Imagine billions of people who've never heard God loves them, who've never heard the greatest news in all the world, says IMB President David Platt. God has given us the resources to see more missionaries go to the ends of the earth. How is God leading you to give to make his glory known among all peoples?
Hear more from Platt on video and find resources to promote missions giving in your church at imb.org/now.
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 'Long-haul' healing
When disaster strikes in the world, Southern Baptists are on the scene to help immediately — and long term — through Baptist Global Response and through IMB missionaries living in or near the devastation. "It's Southern Baptists who stay. It's Southern Baptists who continue to work," a volunteer noted. Learn how hearts are healing following last year's Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and Japan's 2011 triple disaster.
Philippines: 'Long-haul' healing in Tacloban Three years later, hearts are still healing in Japan
 West Africa truckers: a KOM missions experience
Africa Stories has joined with Kids on Mission to share missions experiences for children. In the first lesson, learn about sharing Bible stories with truck drivers in West Africa. Find videos, audio and photos to share with your kids.
 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal banner
A great can't-miss-it centerpiece for your church sanctuary, this large 2 x 10-foot banner is a highly visible reminder that we are called to one sacred effort through giving. Display your church's goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering on the banner.
Find all the resources you need to promote the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in your church.  Life on Mission
Understanding Gospel-based mission practice is essential to joining God on mission. Life on Mission is a guide for people in all walks of life to lead an effective ministry in their community. It's threaded with engaging stories and powerful questions to help individuals as well as groups take their next steps to living life on mission. Forward by David Platt.
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