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Road to Ramadan
After a few years in North Africa, Ramadan has come to mean a lot of different things for me. I dread the madness on the roads as dehydrated, hungry people try...
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Celebrities add their support to Undefeated
Two knights, a dragon and an Olympic medalist are just some of the celebrities endorsing Undefeated to highlight issues of global injustice and inclusivity for disabled...
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Podcast: From Libya to Mafia - the tough life of Italy's African migrants
“No running water, no electricity, no toilet facilities whatsoever.” These are the conditions faced by African migrants who have crossed deserts and seas to get...
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British Paralympian volunteers for BMS in Haiti
Wheelchair sprinter Anne Wafula Strike took time out from training in June to meet Haiti’s Paralympic hopefuls at Haiti Hospital Appeal’s (HHA) disability sports...
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Rio+20: a waste of resources?
A profusion of electronic devices, papers handed to Nick Clegg, Brazilian churches speaking out about climate change and getting poverty onto the international agenda were...
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Chinese guests connect with their past
A trip to a graveyard and a tour of a college’s archives collection don’t normally figure in tourists’ top UK attractions. But for four special...
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Celebrating Christ in the corridors of power
That this is a London event is not in doubt – no concessions to those living outside the Great Smoke here, with a suggested arrival time of 6.30am, for a 7.30am...
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Answered prayers in Mozambique
In early May, BMS World Mission worker in Mozambique, Christine Holder (pictured right with husabnd, Geoff and children, Isaac and Naomi), was involved in a road accident...
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Disability, hope and disappointment in Bangladesh
Last month a 20 year old girl called Rabeya came to our hospital as she had been incontinent of urine and unable to use her legs for one year. She had a scoliosis (...
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Gaining momentum: the 2012 Baptist Assembly in Wales
As befits an Olympic year, the Baptist Assembly in Wales, held last weekend in a rain-lashed Carmarthen, centred around a theme of ‘running the race together’....
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A lifetime of birthday blessings
As you celebrate your birthday, give the gift of life. The Birthday Scheme supports the life-changing ministries of BMS World Mission, providing healthcare and...
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Carey document rediscovered by Baptist minister
Although William Carey is probably best known for founding the Baptist Missionary Society (now BMS World Mission), it is well documented he had a wide range of interests....
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Metal Mission
Do you have an old car that could help drive God’s mission forward? If you do but don’t want to pay to have it towed away or fixed at a garage, then this...
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From first KISC to married bliss
Rickshaws, rice and Bollywood dancing were the flavour of the day as a BMS volunteer in Nepal married a colleague in Kathmandu last Saturday (9 June). Despite...
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Christian rock band Switchfoot talk to Engage
"I think the body of Christ is this grand family and you have your crazy uncle that comes over for Thanksgiving and says some crazy things and you don't agree with him...
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The search for peace
Abused as a child, forced to leave her home and persuaded to marry at the age of 14, all whilst living in immense poverty. This was how Indira Tamang’s life started. It...
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The flood, the Taliban and the love of God
In a formerly Taliban-controlled area of Pakistan, near the Afghanistan border, a terrible flood has had some unexpected consequences. The Swat valley is often in the news...
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33 years in Brazil
Getting to know you Our first year in Brazil was a pleasant surprise. We didn’t really know what to expect or whether we would settle in well, or not at all. A member...
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Undefeated disability justice campaign launches at parliament
Gary Streeter MP, Chair of Christians in Parliament, called the feature video of the Undefeated resource “fantastic” at its launch at an event at the Houses of...
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From magic potions to new life in Christ: David's story
Seventeen year-old David Milimono gave his life to Jesus last year and it’s serious: he wants to get to know him more. However, something sinister shadows his...
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