NEWS FROM CMFE
The Christian Mission in the Far East has been affected by ongoing conflicts between Philippine government troops and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (a Muslim extremist group).

Rev. Jaime Julian, mission director, reports that the Edenton Mission College has served as one of the evacuation centers for those who were affected by the on-going conflict in neighboring places (Mindanao).  Many families sought shelter at the school.  The mission assisted with medical care, food, and pastoral care.  Mission personnel were grateful for the opportunity to serve these poor and needy people.  The government has been forced to move the evacuation center due the start of the fall term at the school that serves 1,300 students from the elementary grades through college.

“Despite the trouble around us, we continue to lift up the name of the Lord and the more He draws men unto Him.  To God be the Glory! Please continue to pray for the Christian Mission in the Far East to rise and meet the challenges of these days”
                                                Jaime Julian

BREAD OF LIFE SERVES MANY
The Bread of Life Christian Mission located in Plant City, Florida was founded in August of 1993.  The mission responds to the immediate needs of low-income families in the Plant City and surrounding areas and has assisted over 2,000 families – mostly in the migrant community. 

Bread of Life strives to help people become educated, productive citizens in the community.  Mission Director, Rev. Julio Santana believes that education holds the key to a better future.  To accomplish this goal, numerous programs, with an emphasis on children, have been developed.   
 

Through all programs, the mission offers families an avenue to become independent from Social Service Programs and offers the hope of knowing Jesus Christ.

BREAD OF LIFE PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
·        Worship & Sunday School
·        After-School Tutoring Program
·        English Classes
·        Spanish Literacy Classes
·        College Scholarship Fund
·        Piano Classes for Children
·        Job Referrals 
·        Back-To-School Shoes and Supplies
·        Family Christmas Sponsorship
·        Clothes Closet
·        Emergency Food Pantry
·        Orientation for Home Purchases
·        Thrift Shop 

from you.  It makes us able to assist spiritually and materially to many people who come to us with their needs.”

The Argentine Mission requests support for God’s Garden Project.  The Mission must rebuild a portion of the groundskeeper’s home.  The project needs a used tractor and  a plow to prepare the soil for planting and fruitful harvests.  Funds designated for a grinding machine used to prepare feed for dairy cattle would be greatly appreciated.

PAN AMERICA BEGINS NEW SCHOOL YEAR
The Pan American Institute located in Tijuana, Mexico began the 2000 – 2001 school year with 30 new students.  There are 14 students attending PAI for their third year of studies, 21 students in their second year, and 30 students in their first year for a total of 65 students.

Because recent graduates (June 2000) have computer training, they are able to work part-time to pay for further studies.  One of the successful stories is Oralia Reynoso.  She is 15 years old and works four hours a day for an investigation services company.  Oralia is able to earn more in four hours than other employees earn in an eight-hour day because of the computer training she received at PAI.  Oralia also attends a preparatory school everyday and is able to help with family expenses. 

“We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey and that has made us experience God’s love through a smile, encouraging words, support, and especially through prayers.  Please remember that you are always welcome to come visit us.  Our students, teachers, and I will be happy to give you a tour of our school.”
                               Juana Santos, President

"Every Dollar Given to Missions
      Goes to Missions"

Churches and Individuals Can Give to Missions in the Following Categories:

Undesignated – Gifts which are not designated for a specific mission or purpose are sent to adopted projects where there is the greatest need. 

This category is recommended to donors as a means for assuring that the Missionary Society will be able to honor all commitments and balance contributions among the projects as needed. 

Designated – Gifts which are designated for a specific project or purpose will be so honored.

Gifts given for missions outside the Missionary Society’s list of adopted projects will be forwarded to the designated agency and credit will be given in the yearbook.     (If the agency cannot be located, or if the gift is not in the best interests of the NACCC, the gift will be returned to the donor.)

Missions Administration – The Missions Endowment Administration Fund produces income which is used for the administration of the NACCC Missions Program.

It is recommended that every church put the Missions Administration Endowment Fund in its annual budget in order to insure that “Every dollar given to missions goes to missions.”

A variety of Missionary Society promotional and informational resources are available for NACCC sponsored mission projects in North/Central America as well as International Projects, mission programs for children, and the MAC Program (Short-term Mission Volunteers).  Please contact         

Rev. Dr. Donald Olsen or Ruth Mahnke at the NACCC office for further information.

Telephone: (414) 764-1620

          Rev. Dr. Donald Olsen:
          dolsen@naccc.org

 Ruth Mahnke:
rmahnke@naccc.org

“So it is with faith: if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead” . . . .  James 2:14-17

The Missionary Society of the NACCC - (800) 262-1620 Ext: 17
 rmahnke@naccc.org