The Last Pygmy
July 26, 2010
In the remote border region between Burma and Tibet lives the Taron people, a “pure-blood” race of Mongoloid pygmies on the verge of self-imposed extinction. Rabinowitz shares his encounter with one family member, Dawi, who saw the “deep, deep hole” existing within both men — and the bounty of that friendship in his own life.
This story touched me, especially since I’ve been reliving my experiences in Nepal on this blog. I hope you enjoy this 4-min video. We have so much to offer each other regardless of race, language, religion, or geography.
The Last Pure Pygmy and His Gift from Speaking of Faith on Vimeo.
Trekking Nepal: Episode IV
July 25, 2010
Vampires in Paradise
I have seen a goddess. And now she is gone, vanished behind stacks of clouds. Other peaks come and go in the billowing mist, but I watch them without seeing. My pupils focus inward again and again, straining to see the twisting ridges of Machapuchre, her vaporous after-image burned on my retina. Looking back, it’s hard to believe the horror I would confront this very same morning, not on the horizon, but at my feet. Read more
Lessons in Mission
July 22, 2010
First Serve welcomes Kari and Monte Cheney to the stage 7/24/10, sharing their hard-won wisdom from Thailand. 8:30 AM
Monte and Kari Cheney are returning to Central Oregon after serving at Asia-Pacific International University (formerly Mission College) in Thailand for four years. While there, Monte taught mathematics in the international program and served as dean of men in Elijah Hall. Kari homeschooled their four children, Kelsie (13), Nate (11), Colin (9), and Ryan (7) as well as teaching Sabbath School, ministered to the stomachs and hearts of various student populations, and helped to edit stories and other documents for the Hope4BKK church-planting project in Bangkok. They first moved to Bend in 1998 when Kelsie was 2.
The Life of Jesus, (Part I)
July 21, 2010
ConneXions Class 7/24/10: The Life of Jesus
Facilitator: Marc
9:30 AM, Classroom A, Bend SDA Church.
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The history of mankind will probably show that no people has ever risen above its religion and that man’s spiritual history will positively demonstrate that no religion has ever been greater than its idea of God. For this reason the gravest question before the church is always God and the most portentous fact about any man is not what he at any given time may say or do but what he, in his deep heart, conceives God to be like. We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.”
– A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy
“If you have seen me you have seen the Father…”
A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success.
July 16, 2010
In this TED video, a secularist grapples with the meaning of success in the modern world. I found it fascinating and insightful.
What advantage, if any, does the Christian have in forming a kinder, gentler definition of success than the one society has given us?
First Serve: Matt Melashenko
July 8, 2010
This sabbath First Serve welcomes Matt Melashenko, who will present a musical program and share his testimony of God’s grace in redeeming him from the depths of depression and suicide.
Matt comes to us from Milo Adventist Academy, where he teaches computer technology and math.
Matt began piano lessons when he was only seven years old. He won first Read more
The Crux
July 8, 2010
ConneXions Class 7/10/10 Scott Neil
After the Apostle Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, people “were cut to the heart and said….’Brothers, what shall we do? Acts 2:37
What shall you do?
Downsize your home to to give to the needy? Quit your job and go to the mission field in another country? Love your neighbor as yourself (yes the one with the noisy kids and unkempt yard)? Read more
Creation Care Update
July 2, 2010
Revolutionary Love
July 1, 2010
ConneXions 7/3/10
Watch and discuss Revolutionary Love by Tony Compolo
Facilitator: Laura Silva
See you there!
Knowing God’s Will
July 1, 2010
Knowing God’s Will from :redux on Vimeo.
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