On the website this week are stories bringing mixed emotions from countries where BMS has a strong heritage.
A delegation of British Baptists have returned from a visit to Jamaica - where BMS workers first set foot almost 200 years ago - to present an apology for the transatlantic slave trade. However, as you'll read by clicking the link below, the shooting of a Jamaican pastor marred the trip. Please remember Rev Dr George Simpson and his family in your prayers at this time.
Meanwhile, in India, where BMS has worked since its foundation, an exciting new future lies ahead in Kolkata after the opening of a new mission centre last weekend. It promises to resource and empower local ministries to reach out with the love of Christ.
Shooting mars slavery apologyBMS World Mission's general director Alistair Brown has expressed his shock and sadness at the shooting of a Jamaican Baptist pastor, which happened whilst he and other UK Baptist leaders were in the country.
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/38726Ribbon cut on new Kolkata centre
Over 200 guests from near and far attended the opening of BMS World Mission’s new mission centre in Kolkata, , on Saturday (31 May).
David Kerrigan, BMS Director for Mission, unveiled the plaque, cut the ribbon and declared the centre open.
David commented: “We see Kolkata and the West Bengal region as a key strategic commitment for us over the coming years.
“There is a great move of God’s spirit both in the city and in the villages, and this centre is best seen as part of our contribution to this work.”
The new centre will provide accommodation for visitors from and overseas, and a training facility for upwards of 150 people at a time
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/38378Guinea updateIt's been a turbulent time for the west African nation of Guinea where BMS has several workers and partners.
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/38171BMS staff member on the runThis Sunday, BMS World Mission's editor Andrew Dubock is taking part a 10km run in Warwickshire to raise money for BMS.
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/38446Prayer updatesPray each day for BMS. This week's focus is on relief work; next week prays for people and projects in Thailand.
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/prayerguideParaguayan Baptist leaders thank BMS teamMembers of Worthing Baptist, Christchurch Road, have just returned from a 15 days mission trip to Brazil and Paraguay.
http://www.bmsworldmission.org/38607Worldwide recipesFood brings people together! It's an excuse for fellowship and provides a great platform for telling people about mission all over the world. Take a look at a collection of cultural recipes from different countries that you could use in your church at its next mission event.
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