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In South Africa during May 2009, Peter Tarantal, the leader of OM’s Emerging Mission Movements, and a few others held training for a group of 120 rural pastors. The training provided the pastors with a broad overview of missions, but also specifically focused on developing leaders, empowering women, transforming community and developing youth.

While training these pastors, Peter and the other leaders were reminded of how God often does His mightiest work in the most unlikely places through the most unlikely people. A session on practical mission, presented by a pastor from Swaziland, showed how a seemingly insignificant local church was inspired by the Word of God and became the hands and feet of the Lord in their needy community. The project has now grown to 500 volunteer workers involved in home-base care, feeding orphans and other related work.

Peter reports that there is a fresh realisation to have greater partnership with the local church, and come alongside to serve them. Please pray for OM in Africa as they find new ways to partner with the local church. Pray for the continued growth of the church in Swaziland and the impact of the project.
 

SIRVIENDO A LA IGLESIA LOCAL – Sudáfrica
Durante el mes de Mayo de 2009, Peter Tarantal, líder de Movimientos Misioneros Emergentes de OM, llevó a cabo un entrenamiento en el que participaron otras personas, destinado a un grupo de 120 pastores rurales en Sudáfrica. El entrenamiento les proveyó de una visión global y amplia de misiones, así como el enfoque específico en desarrollar líderes, empoderar a las mujeres, transformar comunidades y desarrollar a la juventud.

Mientras estaban entrenando a estos pastores, Peter y los demás líderes pudieron recordar que Dios a veces hace su obra más poderosa en los lugares más insólitos con las personas menos pensadas. Una sesión sobre misión práctica, presentada por un pastor de Swazilandia, mostró cómo una iglesia local, que parecía insignificante, fue inspirada por la Palabra de Dios y se convirtió en las manos y los pies del Señor en su necesitada comunidad. El proyecto ha crecido y ahora cuenta con 500 voluntarios involucrados en cuidados a domicilio, alimentación de huérfanos y otros trabajos por el estilo.

Peter comentó que esta es una percepción fresca de la importancia de unirse al trabajo de la iglesia local y poder servirlos. Por favor ora por OM en África mientras buscan nuevas formas de asociarse con iglesias locales. Ora por el continuo crecimiento de la iglesia en Swazilandia y el impacto del proyecto.

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Missions Gallery - South Africa

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