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NEWSLETTER
MAY 2002 Birthday Celebration: Time does fly, on February 6, 2002 we have celebrated our twin daughters' Samy and Misha's 3rd birthday, it was a time to get together with family and friends. We live in a cul-de-sac with many Indo-Canadian families. We took this opportunity to invite a lot of children for a time of Bible devotion and celebration. We are always looking for opportunities to connect with our Multi-Cultural groups. Easter Celebration: Easter season has been very hectic this year. I had the privilege of writing a series of articles about Good Friday and Easter for Multi-Cultural Newspapers. It is a great opportunity to let our neighbors know the importance of Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection. An Easter story excerpt from a Punjabi newspaper is enclosed for a ready reference. Jesus Festival Celebration: A group of pastors from Hyderabad, India have invited me to come for a possible Evangelism ministry. As discussions progressed we have decided to sponsor "Jesus Festival Hyderabad" November 7-10, 2002 to be held at Hyderabad, India. At the same time we are also sponsoring a "Pastors' Conference" at the same location. We estimate 120 pastors and leaders will be trained and equipped in their ministries. Dr. James Nikkel, Director of Church Extension from the BC Conference of MB Churches has graciously agreed to lead pastors' conference. Please pray and partner as David and James plan their first missionary journey to India in November 2002. There are several expenses related to this project. You are invited to sow the seed in bringing the gospel and equipping pastors in Hyderabad, India. Please visit our website at www.mclauren.org for more information about the Jesus Festival project. Multi-Cultural Celebration: This month, a group of young adults will be in Abbotsford for a cross-cultural ministry experience. They are a part of the TREK program from the Youth Mission International, it is a ministry of Mennonite Brethren Missions and Services International (MBMSI). They will be learning about the 10/40 window countries, South Asian religions and cultures. They will be visiting Sikh and Hindu places of worship and having much interaction with ministry and community leaders. Please pray for David as he gives direction to this program and team in May 2002. I have recently had a number of speaking opportunities in various churches in Grater Vancouver area and serving them with a vision to reach their multi-cultural neighbors. In 1999 a survey stated that 54% of British Columbia residents speak a different language other than English at home. British Columbia has accepted Punjabi as the third language to be taught in schools. Many members of Parliament and top political leaders are Sikhs and Chinese Buddhists. There is a great need to reach our multi-cultural neighbors. Family Update: Sharmila continues to network and disciple many Indo-Canadian women. It is a ministry needed to support and encourage many new believers. We were sick for four weeks because of ear and throat infections. We are doing well now; your prayers, cards were much appreciated and remembered. This summer we have plans to attend Annual Conference at Turlock, California. We have much appreciated your friendship and partnership. Thank you again for choosing to invest in our vision. If you would like to know more about our ministries, please visit our website or feel free to drop me a note. Singing His praises, David McLauren, MA., M.A., Ph.D. (C) PS: If you wish not to receive our mailings, kindly drop me a note at david@mclauren.org |
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