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LETTER FROM HEATHER
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Spring 2016 edition of Vision.
There’s a phrase that you hear quite a bit around the market
places of Cambodia, ‘Same same…but different.’ It’s used when
talking about tomorrow’s weather, when comparing two products,
or for just about anything! As you will see in this edition of
Vision, you might even use it about Global Interaction’s ministry
among least-reached people groups in various parts of the world.
‘Same same…’, our workers faithfully sharing the eternal message
of Jesus Christ among the people where they live. ‘…but different,’
reflecting the unique way in which that Gospel takes hold in each
particular community and context.
We share the latest from Papua New Guinea where Australia
Baptists began sharing the Good News in 1949 that God has
used to grow a movement of over 400 Baptist churches. That
same Gospel continues to shape new generations as they
respond to Jesus. There are also stories from our newer locations
where Gospel seeds are being sown for the first time and faith
communities are beginning to emerge.
We dare to believe that the Spirit will move amongst these nine
people groups as happened and continues to happen in PNG;
same same…but different!
We continue to create resources to equip you and your church
to fulfil your part of God’s mission. This month we launch the
‘Ekteino’, a discipleship app. This resource will engage you and
your friends in a month of reflection and exploration of God’s call
on our lives. We are most grateful to Baptist Financial Services for
their support to bring the idea to your phones.
I am reminded again and again of the privilege to serve the Lord
and be part of His work, especially amongst those who have
yet to hear of His love in a way that makes any sense to them
culturally or linguistically.
We pray that this edition informs and encourages you.
Blessings,
Heather Coleman
General Director
> We believe God’s greatest gift is a life-transforming relationship with Jesus.
> Our passion is to share the gift of Jesus and see Him embraced by all people around the world.
> With deep compassion and cultural sensitivity, Global Interaction exists to empower communities to develop their own distinctive ways of following Jesus.
Global Interaction is the international cross-cultural sending organisation of Australian Baptist churches. We send people to share the message of Jesus,
establish and nurture faith communities and to provide Biblical training and leadership development.
Operating for over 130 years we have been known as Australian Baptist Foreign Mission (ABFM), Australian Baptist Missionary Society (ABMS) and now
Global Interaction. We are an affiliated body of Australian Baptist Ministries. The national office is in Melbourne and there are teams in each state.
Editor: Janie Alcock
Printing: Classic Press, Bayswater
Front cover photo: 2016 Baiyer River baptisms by Geoff Cramb
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