Two Fun Projects for the ANM Middle East ContainerFor the Entire Family, Individuals, Schools, or Churches for the Months of September and October 2011Project 1We need 1000 hygiene packs for distribution to childrenSimply fill a one gallon bag with the following items:1 new washcloth1 toothbrush in package1 large tube of toothpaste1 trial size shampoo1 box of bar soap (regular size)1 small comb or brush1 of the following items:Pack of colored pencils, set of jacks, beanie baby, paint set,box of crayons, markers, small ball, stickers, headband, hair accessory, or keychainBe sure that no Christian emblems are on the items due to the sensitivity of the area.Finally, add $1.00 to the inside of bag...

A note from Mindy Spurrier, ANM Next Generation Director: God always has a purpose and a plan. When I first came to Advancing Native Missions (ANM) five years ago, one of the staff said, “Why is God bringing a music teacher to ANM?” Well, to be honest, I myself sometimes wondered why God had taught me so much about music then brought me to a missions organization. But in the last few years, God has been revealing his plans in the most exciting ways. The ANM Next Generation Department, which I direct, has begun developing curriculum for the American church to teach their children about how God is using native missionaries to reach the remaining unreached. With a grateful...

Read Entry #39 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #40 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 40 Location: A Village in Africa Subject Explored: Expecting Big Blessings   Thulani and I rejoined the Eagles at the conference center and settled in to hear more testimonies from across Africa. It was incredible the things I was learning....

One of our ministry partners in Latin America is His Love in Action.  This ministry is headed by missionary leader Carmen Lindner, and mainly focused on working with deaf children.  Just recently we received the following heart-touching appeal for prayer from Sister Carmen.  As you read this appeal, will you prayerfully considering adding Honduras and His Love in Action to your prayer list? "The people of Honduras are living in tremendous poverty and fear these days!　 The economy has affected a majority of the people. Those who at one time were middle class are now living in poverty.　 Educated people with college degree are taking jobs as taxi drivers in order to put food...

Today and tomorrow, Advancing Native Missions is at the CMxpo in Lexington, Kentucky. You ask, "Why is a missions organization at a Kidmin conference?" Simply put, we are here to connect children's pastors, their children, and their churches to the native missionaries God is using spread the Gospel...till all hear. For the last few years, ANM's Next Generation Team has been asking the Lord how we can engage the little ones in what He is doing to fufill Matthew 24:14. We've asked the Lord over and over again to build up an army of new advocates who are passionate about the Lord and about His heart, missions. Since writing The 10/40 Expedition, ANM's missions-minded curriculum, we have attended...

written by Mindy Spurrier Director, ANM Next Generation Team The U.S. Census Department’s World Population Database estimates that in 2010 half of the world’s population was under the age of 35. This constantly changing and growing next generation are our children, youth, college students, teachers, young professionals, young pastors, and young parents.Who are they in relation to God’s plan to evangelize the world? If we allow them, if we train them, and if we pass on God’s heart for the lost to them, they can be the greatest advocates for the gospel the world has ever known. We at Advancing Native Missions see that God is doing a new thing in the global church. In the...

Dear Friends at ANM, Shalom! For about a couple of months now, we are praying to the Lord concerning our daughter Praise. We praise and thank our Lord for giving us a daughter who has a dream and passion to help the Aeta children and women in the area of human rights and  legalities. Many of the Aeta people are being harassed and oppressed by influential people especially concerning their rights as a people. They are being maltreated, abused, discriminated, insulted and taken advantage of cruel and crafty people. One tragic example of abuse and inhuman treatment done to the Aetas was about Marilou and her son Samuel.  Marilou was brought to the local hospital to give birth to her...

Many of our international partners have large, diverse ministries.  In their efforts to reach the unreached these ministries are using eveery means possible to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard.  Consider the following ministry report from one of these ministries:  New Life Ministries of India.   Greetings from New Life Ministries in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!   We praise God and thank you for another fruitful year. His grace indeed has been sufficient and we’re grateful that our Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.   Trivandrum Bible College We hit another milestone! Another 106 students attended TBC and we...

March 2011 To Our Dear Friends, We rejoice in the Lord for your generous responses to our appeal letter to meet the various project needs for our recent trip visiting with Philippine Gospel Association (PGA). PGA’s hosting of a Post-Valentine Dinner Concert for a Cause - Amazing Love was a success!  We had a good crowd of 250 people who attended the concert and were blessed by the singing of Mindy Spurrier with the ANM Team and the Faith Singers coming from different evangelical churches in Cebu City.  Dr. Linda Balugo extends her heartfelt gratitude for your special love gifts to make Maghaway Project 2011: “Shoes for a Child” a reality.  Dr. Linda...

Today is the 14th of April, a day of prayer for children around the world from the ages of four to fourteen years old. Advancing Native Missions' Next Generation department is asking you to join in praying THROUGH the 4/14 window on this day designated by the 4/14 Window Global Initiative. Learn more at: 4to14window.net To download a 14 point prayer guide, please click here and download the file from our children's resource links on the bottom right of the page....

A ministry in India runs Sunday School programs for children from non-Christian backgrounds. Throughout five different locations, a total of 170 children are being reached with the Gospel message. Since these Sunday Schools have begun, the teachers and volunteers have noticed subtle changes in the attendees. Their interest to learn has increased. Some of the children who had once been poor students in school were now at the top of their class. Behavioral issues are issues no longer. They are volunteering to help around the church.   Through this beautiful ministry, children who once had nothing are provided with basic things like uniforms, note books, school bags, umbrellas, and raincoats....

Between feeding programs, shoe box gifts, and discipleship programs, Bethesda Ministries in the Philippines is currently reaching 500,000 children, but who knows how much impact comes from the "ripple" effect that trickles throughout the family - brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents and housemates. Such an effect could easily add up to 1,000,000 people being reached with the saving message of Jesus Christ.   The ministry leaders at Bethesda are excited about the infinite possibilities that have been unfolding before their eyes. They’ve worked so hard to come to this point, yet they realize that the work is not yet finished. But the many amazing testimonies that are being told...

The following is a testimony from a camp counselor in Ukraine: When I think about camp I cannot find the right words to describe all that God has taught me there, all that He has shown me, and how He has shaped me through the numerous situations and people I have come in contact with. How do you transfer the heart to paper, or limit feelings to the impoverished vocabulary of us small people? I will never forget a little girl by the name of Marija. I met her at the children's camp. I first noticed her during lunch. She was sitting all by herself, stiff and cramped, her big brown eyes showing fear. She was like a terrified deer, and didn’t even touch her food. At that point I wasn’t...

"As you begin to look at VBS curriculum, I beg you to wait before deciding, and take a good look at [The 10/40 Expedition] by ANM. This is a refreshing and unique VBS that deserves consideration." We had ministry-to-children.com write a review of The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window curriculum and are pleased to announce that the review is now up on their site for the whole world to see! We'd like to encourage you to take a moment to hop on over and check out the review. Please share it with all your kidmin friends. Help us spread the word about native missions to the next generation!...

Read Entry #18 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #19 Dig Deeper Missionary Moment Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 19 Location: A Children's Camp in the Philippines Subject Explored: God's Love    Working at the camp all week had really worn me out! After playing a few high-energy games with the kids, I collapsed on...

"Everything we do is started with prayer and we give God the glory for all He has done."  Malliga Chandran started the Rehoboth Home for Children as a refuge for orphans in India. Malliga and her husband work tirelessly to offer the children of Rehoboth Home safety, unconditional love, and a family.  Rehoboth Home for children is a place orphans can call home.  Each child is given an opportunity to learn about the love of Jesus Christ.  To hear the children sing of God's love in their broken English is truly remarkable in this community of Hindu worshipers.  Malliga's dream to spread the love of Jesus has grown into more than she could have imagined.  God...

What's a girl to do for her 14th birthday? How about host a bake sale to raise money for a ministry in India? That's what our young friend Micah did. Check it out in her own words: "I wanted to do a bake sale to benefit orphans because God has put helping orphans on my heart.  So we decided to do one to raise money for the children in the Rehoboth Children’s Home in India.  Some people from our church were doing a yard sale and we were joining in, so we decided to do the bake sale then, too. "We spent the last two days before the bake sale cooking.  Together with two other families from church we made about fifteen different kinds of baked goods.  We just asked for...

Here is an update from Mindy Spurrier, the ANM Staff Leader for this trip:  We are headed to the Philippines in February to SEE what God is doing, SERVE those who are working, SHARE the love of Christ by serving those in need, and SHARE what we have seen when we return.  Just this week I worked on the schedule and it looks like the team will be doing ministry in prisons, working with a medical mission teams at a feeding center, possibly some light construction, musical concerts, puppet shows, working with young leaders, seeing some amazing, fruitful ministries, and giving out lots of encouragement.  I am working with our national leaders to firm up the...

05th Dec.2010Dear Prayer partners,Late last night, we received a phone call from Chhattarpur that Arun’s Mother was admitted in the hospital as her blood pressure shot up. Her heart was not pumping blood properly. Early this morning suddenly her BP dropped too low. Just now I received a call that she is doing better. Please pray for her. As many of you know she was diagnosed with a heart condition that is working only 30% and she has three blockages. Please pray that she will be all right soon and come back from the hospital.We both went to visit her on her 72 birthday on 30th November. We came back on 3rd Dec. She was alright and looking better than before. North India is getting very...

In an Indian village, a three-year-old boy is crying. He is naked and orphaned and crying for the bread he never received for his labor… K.G. Easo hears the child’s cries and provides a solution. The child is adopted by a local pastor and will never go hungry again.   A small boy who has already lost his mother is left at an orphanage doorstep by his sickly father. As the father places a small amount of rice in his son’s hands, he tearfully remarks, “Son, I have nothing more to give you.” Here at Soul Winners India, he has been given hope.   In a tribal village, a mother sobs, “Oh my son! For my food I sold you; I sold you for 20 rupees. I did...

Are you a teacher with a desire to encourage and train other teachers in third-world countries?  Our Education Advocates team could use your passion and expertise on their trip to India in July 2011 (dates TBD).  The team will work in the school at Rehobath School for Children and will help provide a professional development experience for their teachers.  We are looking for educators who are interested in using their gifts and talents to help others. Rehoboth is a wonderful ministry reaching out to children whose lives have been affected by HIV. If you are interested in learning more about the details of the trip, please contact Sonia Cabell....

Peniel Gospel Team is an extremely effective ministry reaching many different groups in North India.  One of their outreaches is a ministry to children.  Just click on Children's Home if you would like to read about what is happening in this ministry outreach....

Are you interested in making an impact for Christ around the world?  Do you want to share the gospel in creative and tangible ways using the gifts and talents God gave you?  Then consider being a part of what God is doing in Africa.  In May 2011 (dates TBD), an ANM team will be in Ghana and we could use YOU on our team.  We will visit the ministry of Center of Good News which is located in Tamale, northern Ghana.  Of the one million people in Tamale's metropolis, 95% are Muslims.  CGN has a vision to share God’s love with the Muslims firstly by being their friends and going through life’s challenges with...

  Join us as we travel to the Philippines to serve alongside several different island ministires. One of those ministries is Asian Youth and Children's Ministry (AYCM) located on Negros Island.  Since 1989, this ministry has taught thousands of youth and children about Jesus and His love through camps – overnight camps, one-day camps, school retreats, leadership training seminars and youth fellowships.  The kids have fun and their hearts are touched by the Lord.  The camp facility is called Camp JeLoY meaning “Jesus Loves You.”  AYCM has many other programs including a feeding ministry, a clothes closet and Christian kindergarten school.  We...

Organized by Wilson Ladringan, whose ambition as a child was to become a soldier like his father, the Aetas Bible Study and Worship Center (ABSC) is a ministry reaching out to the illiterate and impoverished aborigines of the Philippines known as the Aetas. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 buried most of the mountains of Zambales in volcanic ash and sand, displacing many of the Aetas who lived in these mountains. ABSC runs Maranatha Children’s Home that primarily caters to the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of the indigent Aeta children and youth ages 5 to 18 years from the different tribal villages in Zambales. Both Wilson and Cora have degrees in education, which...

Are you interested in helping children overseas? Advancing Native Missions supports numerous ministries who are making a difference in the lives of children around the globe. One of those ministries is stationed in La Paz, Bolivia. Learn more about this ministry to Bolivian street kids and find out how you can get involved!...

There I was, poking around the internet to find a link that said "Here is a list of the Top 100 Kid Ministry Blogs." As I read, I was excited to see so many highlighting what God is and wants to do in and through children. Then, to my surprise I see our blog's name listed. Wow! What a surprise! What an honor! Thank you to Tony Kummer and the rest of his team at ministry-to-children.com for letting us feed into their blog and reach many more than we could on our own. Partnering and working as the body of Christ is most definitely the way to go! Thank you guys for your encouragement! Now everyone else, I recommend that you check out these Top 100 blogs! They are filled with wonderful information...

In January of 2000, a little girl named Salini was born in southern India. She was the second of three daughters born to their mother, Ammani, through prostitution. When Ammani was thirteen years old, she had been given in marriage to a widower. Frightened and too young to be a wife, Ammani returned home. However, because she did not endure the matrimony, Ammani was thrown out of her parents' house. In order to survive, Ammani began selling curry leaves in the marketplace. She later became a prostitute. After giving birth to three daughters, Ammani was unable to feed them and decided to leave her children at an orphanage. Salini and her sisters were brought to a Christian children's home...

Put a face to the concept!  Native missions is not just an idea.  It is real men and women who are surrendering their lives for the sake of the Gospel.  It is these frontline warriors of the faith that ANM honors and advocates for.  They are our heroes. One of these heroes of the church is Niranjan Bardhan of India.  In this video you will meet Niranjan himself.  Then you will see more faces, the faces of the children of the world waiting to hear the Gospel and grow in Jesus.  As you watch, listen to the words to the song "When We Pray" written by one of ANM's staff members, Mindy Spurrier.  This song was written for the children's mission curriculum The...

Attention:  Because of the sensitive nature of this ministry names are not given.  If you want to know more about this ministry or want to contribute please contact Autumn Graves 540.456.7111 21st Aug 2010,Dear Prayer Partners.We left our house at 6 am on 16th August.  Two of our girls accompanied us to Jagdal where our church was celebrating 1st anniversary. We were late so my husband was driving the van fast and did not realize that the gas in the van was finished. Our van stopped in the middle of the road. We do not have AAA or any other way to get the gas. He hitchhiked and got half a gallon of gas to reach to the gas station. We reached Jagdal church before they started the...

During The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window’s first year in the marketing world, we sold 30 curriculums. In most cases, the curriculum was used as a VBS, but it was also used as: a summer camp curriculum a Wednesday night study a fall quarter Sunday School curriculum an outreach to a Sioux reservation Many of the churches using the curriculum hosted missionaries the church already supports who shared with the children either in person or via Skype. For those who weren’t able to do this, we had missionaries available to come and share their hearts and ministry. Two different missionaries sponsored by ANM traveled to five Expeditions in order to give children a clearer...

ANNOUNCEMENT:You can now download your copy of The 10/40 Expedition Songs from iTunes. Tell your friends, family, and children’s minister to check out this international flavored music that corresponds with the1040expedition.com missions-minded curriculum....

Hello, my name is Sonia Cabell, and I would like to introduce myself to you! For the past 10 years, I have been in the field of education, working as a teacher, literacy coach, researcher, and writer. Most recently, I completed my Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Reading Education. I feel personally called to apply the knowledge and skills the Lord has developed in me over the years to serve schools, teachers, and children overseas. The goal is to come alongside overseas educators to provide sustained support to enhance the quality of school literacy programs. In doing this, I hope to build a team of American educators that will provide encouragement to native missionaries and ongoing...

A quality education is important in changing the life and future of a child.  A Christian education not only trains them in skills for making a living in the future but also shares the love of Christ.  Make education available in a safe, loving atomosphere by providing funds for project # 385, the Genesis School Building....

One of our main goals is to find ways to engage the next generation in what God is doing through native missions. But we need your help, and we need your prayers. Please continue to pray that  God's power, presence, and guidance will be our strength and ever-present help. We have found that to engage means "to make active". Therefore, we must: educate the next generation about native missions by developing fun, interactive, native missions-minded, God-centered curriculum/resources so children & youth leaders are empowered. stress the importance of prayer by giving children & students ways they can pray for native missionaries. give opportunities to students to use their talents...

India Gospel Outreach and Social Action (IGOSA) finds that the most effective way to minister is to target children. Among their many other ministries, IGOSA has four child development centers with approximately 700 children among them. While some of these children are orphans, the majority of them come from homes with parents who do not have the financial capability of sending them to school. By the grace of God, these children are doing very well academically. Along with their studies, these children are  taught Biblical lessons and Christian principles. They also learn cultural dances that have been put to Christian music. Through these dances and perhaps a skit they memorize...

Lily and Elise were raised by missionary parents. They grew up in a dangerous area where people were shot and killed on a daily basis and children were taken away from their parents and forced to serve in rag-tag armies. The girls ministered alongside their parents in a variety of ways until one day the family discovered that someone wanted them all dead. Lily and Elise followed their parents to the airport, hiding behind garbage cans and anything else that would provide them cover along the way. The family escaped to Florida, which provided a place of refuge for a time, but it wasn't long before God called them back to their native country to serve the war-torn people. Saying goodbye...

As June is coming to a close, we want to encourage you to continue praying for those native missionaries who are reaching their own peoples in Latin America. But before this month ends, we also want to share with you an opportunity to GIVE. Therefore, we have asked our ANM Warehouse Team to tell us how children, students, and teachers can help those in Columbia hear the Gospel, and they responded as follows:COLUMBIA: In the midst of great persecution, Christ to the Unreached Tribes has been bearing fruit for 29 years.  Their vision is to have 500 churches among the 80 tribes by 2015.  We at Advancing Native Missions want to be a part of this vision as we equip and encourage these dedicated...

Author: Rebekah   Monica is one of the most active people in her church. At only twelve years old, she reads better than most adults in her village. Since most of the village members are illiterate, they were curious to know the secret of Monica’s excellence in reading. Her answer is simply, “The Bible.” After one of the first church services that was held in her village by a neighboring ministry, Monica requested to be given a Bible so she could read these precious stories with her own eyes. Her determination to learn more about this Jesus caused her to excel at reading, and she became an inspiration to her classmates as she began to read the Scriptures to them.Then...

Samuel thought he was going to die for sure. His heart pounded frantically in his chest as he considered what could very well be his last conscious thought. “What about my wife and children?” Children. It was children who had ambushed him. These boys were as young as thirteen years old. They had most likely been wrenched from their homes and forced to serve in this rag-tag group of guerilla soldiers. Samuel looked around once more, and suddenly he didn’t see a group of killers with guns trained on him. He saw a bunch of frightened, teenage boys. “You’re afraid,” he observed. “You’re afraid of the fact that you could die in any given moment. I have...

One day,  seventeen-year-old  Antonio  was near a church with his friends. They had been throwing rocks at the church building for weeks, but this day a bet was made. Whoever could sneak up to the front of the sanctuary and touch one of the girls who were praying would win this bet. Antonio stood in the doorway, waiting for a chance to make his move. Suddenly the pastor pointed straight at him, bidding him to come to the altar, but Antonio was not there to accept Jesus into his heart. He waited until the pastor closed his eyes in prayer before he slowly made his way forward.  But as he drew near, the pastor opened his eyes. He asked Antonio what he was doing there. “I...

Abby's heart pounded wildly in her chest. She had picked the wrong shepherd, and now she was facing the consequences. In her mind, she knew the scene playing out before her was just an act, but it seemed so real, and as the screams from her other crew members rose around her, Abby got a little scared. The person in the wolf costume was rapidly approaching the flimsy sheepfold, and the so-called shepherd had bailed. "It's just an act," she reminded herself. "It's just an act." But as the wolf took hold of her cousin, Abby forgot that fact of which she had been working so hard to convince herself. She went into full defense mode, thinking of nothing more than saving...

The word "Dalit" means "crushed, broken, or oppressed." It well describes a group of people who are living in modern-day slavery. In the past, not even their shadows were allowed to cross a person of a higher caste. For centuries, their society has said they are "untouchable" - too lowly to be included in the Hindu caste system. They are considered subhuman and worthless by birth. Not only are the children denied an education, but the entire Dalit people are denied access to water sources for it is said they will contaminate them. One man dreamed of building a school for these children in order to equip them to break the cycle of poverty that has enslaved them for so long....

Brian was an eighteen-year old drug courier who was also using crack cocaine, marijuana, other street drugs and alcohol.   He was invited to attend a youth camp near his hometown, and there he found love, acceptance, and Christian fellowship.  When the invitation was given to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord during the final chapel service, Brian was one of the first ones who came, crying his heart out to the One who had been crucified to wash away the sins of the world - Brian's sins. While giving his testimony, he asked the camp leader if he could hug her. She held him tightly for a long time, overwhelmed by God’s goodness and...

For those of you who are using the 10/40 Expedition curriculum, perhaps you would like to take a slower introduction to native missions before diving into this five-day expedition of a lifetime. Why don't you begin preparing your children ahead of time by telling missionary stories in their Sunday School classes? Kids will be amazed to learn that the miracles of the Bible are still happening around the world today. Don't know any missionary stories? ANM press has come up with a book of 100 inspirational stories of missionaries from around the world. These short stories consist of only two pages, so they could be easily worked into any setting, and there is a good chance that you...

Children in Africa are starving. Not only for food, but for education. Without schooling - without an education that will train their eyes to look beyond their current situations - these children will never rise above the dire circumstances into which they were born. You can make a difference in the life of a child. You can help them receive an education that will make their futures that much brighter. Advancing Native Missions is partnering with ministries around the world to ensure that  these children receive the educations they deserve. Only $25 dollars a month will send a child to school. Click the Sponsorship tab to find out more about how you can help save a child....

Here's an interesting way to get kids to pray for the countries of the 10/40 Window: In case you haven't noticed, the 10/40 Expedition's travel logs are color-coded. Africa is yellow, Middle East is purple, and so on. Hand each of your kids an m&m and have them pray for the region that matches their assigned color (perhaps substituting brown for purple). If you have come up with any interesting ways to use The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window curriculum, please email Rebekah so we can share the idea and help one another....

The 10/40 Expedition is up and running! Churches all over the United States are making their plans. What I find most exciting about these expedition preparations is that these hardworking children's ministers are sharing their wonderful ideas with me. In the past few weeks, I have heard so many amazing suggestions that I feel should be shared with others who may be leading an expedition. I will try to keep these posts coming faithfully every Saturday, so be sure to check back in for the latest expedition news. Now for tip #1... As you may know, the most unique part of The 10/40 Expedition is the opportunity to have a native missionary come share with your kids. We've had several people...

A ministry in South East Asia recently conducted a children's camp. At first they were disappointed that only forty children showed up, but God would quickly reveal that He had big plans for this seemingly small group of kids. On March 10th, the Holy Spirit began moving among these kids. All forty of them felt convicted and began crying out, "Lord, forgive me of my sins!" This was followed by other confessions such as, "Mom and Dad, forgive me for telling lies to you." After the revival and repentance had taken place, the children continued to praise God until 12:30 at night. Even though the camp was only scheduled from March 8th through March 12th, the date was extended through March...

I ask you to pray for the needs of Trinity School in India. This school just began less than 2 years ago and is growing quickly! Here are some prayer requests: Pray for teachers and the ability to provide for teachers' salaries. This past year the school enrolled children in preschool through third grade. Starting this year, the school will enroll children through eighth grade. Pray for the school as they reach out to the poor and needy. This time of year, they are recruiting for the upcoming school year (starting in June). Pray for the spiritual lives of the teachers in the school. Pray that they will have a rest during the holidays and will be able to start a new year refreshed. Pray...

My sister got a little baby pygmy goat last spring and I must confess, I think she is the most fun creature I've ever been around. She would follow us around and curl up beside us like a dog would. I was amazed by how high she could jump with such little legs. If you are planning on getting a pet, I highly recommend pygmy goats. But in some areas of the world, goats are so much more than just a pet; they are a livelihood. Advancing Native Missions partners with ministries in Africa that are presenting goats to poor village children. These goats will make wonderful companions for these children, but also provide for them by producing milk. The goat's offspring can be sold in order to supply income...

Would you like to help native missionaries who are reaching children around the world with the Gospel? Would you like to teach your children the importance of giving? Advancing Native Missions comes alongside over 180 indigenous/native ministries that are being used by God to bring the next generation to know Jesus as Savior. Join us in supporting their ministries as we send 40-foot containers full of useful tools in hopes to strengthen their ministry. This is a great project for schools, families, preschools, churches, and the like.So, start collecting today! Check out our Warehouse Ministry page to get a list of what kind of items are needed by ministries overseas!...

As I look back over the last year, I see the Lord at work in every aspect of Education Advocates. The Lord placed a vision in my heart to help the education programs of our native missions. He did this through placing a special burden on my heart for a school in India affiliated with the Rehoboth Home for Children. The vision for the school is to provide an excellent Christian education to the children at Rehoboth Home as well as to the poor and needy children in the community who are often denied access to schooling. When I heard about the school and its lack of supplies and resources, I felt a burden in my heart. I thought, I have to help them. How can I not? I was especially concerned for...

The Bible Exploration site is probably the most important part of the VBS experience. It is in this place that children hear the Word of God as they watch it come to life before their very eyes. The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window has a simple way of telling these stories. We take them straight from the Bible, but combine a few translations to make it more understandable to the kids. We think it is absolutely vital to convince these children that the Bible is not a fairy-tale. It's not some made-up story of people who never really existed. And while The 10/40 Expedition is meant to make kids aware of the work God is doing in the world, our efforts will amount to nothing if God does...

There is a ministry in the Ukraine that runs a summer camp for orphans and children from poor families. At this camp, kids are taught the love of Jesus by having it demonstrated to them. They attend Bible lessons, create crafts, play games, and sing songs. Last year, this ministry conducted four camps drawing a total of 406 kids. Many of these kids wrote letters of appreciation, telling the ministry leader of how they have finally seen real love and felt - perhaps for the first time in their lives - as if they were part of a family. Bible lessons is a favorite among most of the kids there, for it is during these lessons that they learn about this love they so desperately crave. Another...

Meet Faith. She is a teacher at Trinity Nursery and Primary School, which is located in a small town in southern India. Trinity reaches out to serve the poor and needy families in the community. Faith teaches the youngest children in the school, the pre-kindergarten and the lower kindergarten. She has a full classroom of lively and spirited children. You can pray for Faith in the following ways: Pray for guidance and wisdom from the Lord as she teaches the children. Pray for the children under her care. She has one child with special needs. Pray for rest and energy for Faith, as she has a full day without any breaks. Pray for the spiritual well-being of Faith’s family....

The tote bag in which The 10/40 Expedition is packaged was made by women in India. Because of a native missionary, these ladies heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ and were saved from a life of slavery. Your support in purchasing this curriculum aids in their new life of freedom. There are over 60,000 sex workers in the city of Mumbai, India. Every day, these young women are forced to do horrible things in order to pay off a debt they owe to the brothel owners who bought them. Many times these debts are far too high to ever be repaid, and those who do achieve in purchasing their freedom often have no place to go. Having been rejected by their families, these women turn back to the only other thing...

Those of you who have been hearing about “The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window” have probably posed the question: “Why missions?” Why is that the focus of this curriculum? Allow me to do what I do best and use a story to illustrate my answer… Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Let’s call her Alexa. Alexa was born into a family that supported native missions. She grew up hearing missionaries' stories that reminded her of the Bible stories about God’s miraculous provision. Alexa soaked in all that she heard about missions – especially when she was at missions conferences. The church she attended hosted these events once a year,...

Advancing Native Missions assists children's homes and orphanages which are run by Christian ministries focused on evangelizing the lost. In the course of reaching the unreached, many native missionaries come across orphaned or underprivileged children who lack proper food, shelter, clothing, and education. In some instances, these ministry leaders have started children homes dedicated not only to feed, clothe, and educate these helpless children but also to raise them up to be effective, fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ. In these children's homes, many boys and girls decide to become followers of Jesus; and as they grow up, some decide to become missionaries to their own people! One...

Advancing Native Missions assists children's homes and orphanages which are run by Christian ministries focused on evangelizing the lost. In the course of reaching the unreached, many native missionaries come across orphaned or underprivileged children who lack proper food, shelter, clothing, and education. In some instances, these ministry leaders have started children homes dedicated not only to feed, clothe, and educate these helpless children but also to raise them up to be effective, fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ. In these children's homes, many boys and girls decide to become followers of Jesus; and as they grow up, some decide to become missionaries to their own people! One...

Happy Thanksgiving!! I am thanking the Lord for your partnership with us. If you are reading this blog post, I am thanking the Lord for YOU specifically. Thank you for your prayers and concern for native missionaries. Please continue to pray for the children at Rehoboth Home for Children, the teachers at Trinity Nursery and Primary School, and the educators working with former prostitutes through Bombay Teen Challenge. We can learn much about thanking the Lord regardless of our circumstances from Pavithra and Gokul, children at Rehoboth. These children recently had delicate surgery on their hands to help correct deformities. Even through their pain, they cried out to the Lord,...

Siblings Pavithra and Gokul are two of the orphans cared for at Rehoboth Home for Children. They have recently had surgery to help correct a birth deformity in their hands. After the surgery, they were in intense pain but they were crying out to the Lord, "Sthothram, Sthothram (Praise God, Praise God!)" They know that the pain will give way to much better use of their hands. Today, they woke up without pain! Please pray for good recovery for the delicate healing of hand muscles and nerves. Please pray too for the stamina of the ministry leaders as they care for Pavithra and Gokul along with the rest of the children....

Thawai and Veneko Chaisuk run a ministry called Maekong Sub-Region. It is located in Thoen, Thailand, where they are able to reach people involved in the drug trade. Many Thai people are spiritually hungry for the Gospel. Thawai and Veneko have answered God's call and chosen to minister to these needy people. In the midst of all the church planting and evangelism they are doing, the Chaisuks have a dream of building a Christian school. They realize that the opportunities to receive a good education in their area are few, so this school is their attempt to remedy that, as well as lead many children to the Lord. They have already purchased two and one-half acres of land, but are waiting...

Pavithra and Gokul were born with deformities on their hands and feet. Therefore, the use of their hands and feet have been very limited. Last year, surgery for these siblings' feet was performed. This surgery enabled Pavithra and Gokul to wear shoes for the first time. Now, these children are having surgery on their hands. Please pray for the surgery and their recovery afterwards. Praise the Lord that He has provided this opportunity for Pavithra and Gokul. Just as Jesus said that the blind man was born blind to display the glory of God, please pray that the Lord would receive glory through these surgeries. ...

Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) are used around the world to share the Gospel with children in a unique and hands-on way. Well, we at Advancing Native Missions are excited to provide a new resource that introduces the Gospel, while also introducing your children to how God is working through Native Missionaries around the world. As an extra added benefit, your children will get involved through Operation Child Hope Mission Projects! So, check out this new missions-minded curriculum at: The1040Expedition.com...

The following testimony is from a girl that I was privileged to go to Guatemala with. She has an incredible heart for the Lord and a willingness to serve wherever there is a need. I think you will be able to see a little of her heart beat in her testimony. Hi, my name is Brittany Jones. I am a 16 year old from Louisiana. This trip to Guatemala was my first international mission trip. It was an amazing experience. God definitely opened my eyes to needs of others. In the US we often get complacent. We expect God to give us certain things and we expect not to have any problems. It is not that way here. A lot of people don’t even have the basics for survival. Working in the nutrition center...

Many people around the world either don't have access to water or only have contaminated water. The Ati Tribes Mission (ATM) is a ministry in Southeast Asia that ministers to the people of Antique province. It's founders, Roger and Sylvia Elosendo have a heart for the Ati people and want to reach the twenty-one Ati areas with the Gospel. They also would very much like to start a Bible School ministry to encourage the people of Ati. Last year, about a hundred young people attended ATM's summer youth camps and many opened their hearts to receive Jesus as their Savior. The main needs of ATM are a well to draw fresh water from and rice, as it is their staple food. The Elosendos...

The other day, I was sharing about Rehoboth Home for Children in a school in Virginia. This school is beginning a partnership with the school at Rehoboth. I was reminded once again of Jesus' words that we must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. I explained to the children that the children in Rehoboth often had parents who did not want them. A five-year-old boy raised his hand and wisely stated, "Those kids should pray for their parents." This is a seemingly simple statement but it has profound implications. We should show love and care toward those who have hurt us, those who have abandoned us. We should forgive...

At Rehoboth Home for Children in Southern India, there is a Christian school ministering to the community: Trinity Nursery and Primary School. Trinity welcomes children from the surrounding community and has a diverse population, with many Hindu, Christian, and Muslim children along with those from poor and needy families. Malliga, the ministry leader, has a vision for the school. Her dream is for the school to: Be fully Christian Serve the poor and needy Provide the best education possible What is meant by "fully Christian" is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus and help children grow in their knowledge and love for Jesus.  Serving the poor and the...

When I spent time at Rehoboth Home for Children in southern India, I focused on working with the teachers in Trinity Nursery and Primary School. Before making the trip, I had thought that if we can focus efforts to increase the quality of the school, the school would draw more children from the community. In turn, the funds that the school received from tuition could be a potential way of helping the home for children become more self-sustaining. What I didn't fully realize was the school's potential to be an important component of sharing the love of Jesus with others in the community. Here is one story of how Trinity School ministers to the community. Meet Jagen....

Hello, My name is Mindy Spurrier and I am the Director of Operation Child Hope. Our team thought it would be good if we shared our testimonies of how the Lord saved us and how we came to be working with Him here at Advancing Native Missions. We appreciate your prayers and look forward to updating these stories of faith in the future. I was born in Ocala, Florida as an only child to my parents. My childhood was unique because by the age of nine, I had moved 20 times within the USA because of my Dad’s job. Then in 1985, my life was turned upside down because my parents divorced, which moved my mom and I from where we were currently living in Tennessee back to Florida to live with my Grandma....

A missionary from Colombia spoke in our school’s chapel a few weeks ago.  He shared that the children at his school didn’t own even one pencil or piece of paper. He asked if our students would be willing to share a pencil with the children in Colombia. He ended with the query, “Are any of you called to be a missionary?” About 15 of the 42 kindergarten through 7th graders responded.  After chapel, the missionary was talking with some teachers and students when he was suddenly surrounded by beaming kindergarten students each holding up a shiny new pencil with a colorful eraser and pencil grip. The impact of this act is far reaching! In times of danger, memories...

While the NXG "on-site" team was in India, The 10/40 Expedition Curriculum was piloted at a church in Iowa Thankfully, our "off-site" team of volunteers who have helped develop the curriculum were able to go and see their hard work in action. By taking pictures, video, and interviewing, our team was able to capture many God moments. We have had many reports since the Pilot. We will keep you updated as we hear more. But please join with us in praising the Lord for all that He is doing to bring glory to His name! Over 100 kids attended the Pilot Expedition By the end of the week, 32 children came forward to accept the Lord as their Savior. At the same time, one father also came to...

Hello, praying friends! We are here in India helping with the school at Rehoboth. We are very excited but need your prayers. Here are some requests. Pray for the teachers of the school. They have very few resources and are very happy about receiving training. Please pray for them to remain open to instruction. Pray for me that I know how to help the teachers take the next step forward in their instruction. Please pray for a Hindu family that has a child with autism. There is a big struggle and the child's mother is suicidal. Children with disabilities appear to be viewed as a curse to some families in India. Pray for the ministry leader that she will be able to have the opportunity...

Everyone has welcomed us so warmly at Rehoboth Home for Children. We are fed so well (and so much)! Indian hospitality is amazing. I have had the opportunity to interact with both the children and the teachers. The children are precious. Each time I visit them, they surround me with love and ask about things like my favorite color and birthday. The teachers are very kind and desire to grow in their teaching. They are doing amazingly well given the limited resources (such as no children's books in any classrooms). I will be working with these dear teachers next week daily to help them to take the next step in their literacy instruction. Please pray that the Lord will guide us in this endeavor....

Please pray for our team as some of us will visit Rehoboth Home for Children, a ministry to orphans in South India. We will be working to forge a partnership with the ministry to help provide ongoing support to improve the quality of their school. Here are some of our prayer requests. Please pray... that we will be humble servants of the Lord and will seek to glorify Him in all we do. that we will follow the Lord's leading in developing a partnership with the school. that we will be prayerful and allow the Lord to shape us. for the children we will be visiting. for the widows we will be visiting. for the teachers and ministry leaders. for wisdom for Sonia as she meets with teachers and observes...

Matthew 19:14Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Although there are many good children homes and orphanages around the world, ANM assists children homes and orphanages which are run by Christian ministries focused on evangelizing the lost. In the course of reaching the unreached, many native missionaries come across orphaned or underprivileged children who lack proper food, shelter, clothing, and education. In some instances, these ministry leaders have started children homes dedicated not only to feed, clothe, and educate these helpless children but also to raise them up to be effective, fruitful...

Mark Twain said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”  Maya Angelou added to this by saying, “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”  The Bible says, “God hath made of one blood all nations of men.”  The challenge as an educator is to help children who may never travel the world to grasp the concepts of acceptance, open-mindedness, and concern for people of the world. One very powerful way to accomplish this is through exposing children to native missionaries...

Raquel is a high school student who has a unique testimony and thoughts on missions. Enjoy seeing the heart of a precious jewel. "I am native to Nicaragua, Central America, where poverty is everywhere. I lived part of my childhood walking the streets. In 1997 a family helped me and placed me in an orphanage where they took care of me. I lived in the orphanage until 1999, when I was adopted by a family in the US. Since then my parents have adopted my half brother and two other children from Nicaragua. We have all become a family and I have brothers and a sister to share my life with. My parents started a feeding center in Nicaragua that feeds the street children twice a week. This gives children...

The following stories are reflections shared by a recent visitor to Rehoboth: One special student learning at the Trinity School is Monica. She and her sister Yaamini came to Rehoboth a few years ago having just lost their parents to AIDS. They had their beautiful black Indian hair shaved to remove lice and sat with their arms around one another trying to find solace. Soon they realized they were in the company of the very One who loves them and they began to learn of Him and began playing and interacting with the other children. Monica has a good friend Chandu, who all the other children love to call Shadrach. He had been abandoned by distant relatives when his parents died, and a pastor brought...

Here is a story from someone who recently visited Rehoboth Home: I would like to tell you about one little family that illustrates the need and compassion found at Rehoboth. One day while at Rehoboth, a slight woman named Shanti came to speak to Malliga, the ministry leader. She appeared to be about 30 years old, was wearing a blue sari and had a countenance that could not hide her deep sadness. Later Malliga explained to us that Shanti was afflicted with AIDS from her deceased husband and was growing weaker. She had already visited three times, begging to have her children accepted into the safety of Rehoboth before she died. Malliga had been deferring the decision as it was an awkward time...

  Below is an excerpt from a newsletter about Rehoboth Home for Children: “To understand India, you must imagine yourself walking down dusty streets, past the sights of fruit stands, jasmine flowers, multi-colored fabrics, and Hindu shrines; past the homeless, the poor, and their small homes made of coconut leaves; and through the sounds of bustling traffic and busy marketplaces. However, in one southern city, there is an oasis where visitors are greeted by children’s laughter and the sounds of them at play. Welcome to the Rehoboth Home for Children. The home is made up of two buildings (one for boys and one for girls) separated by a grassy field. A vivacious Indian woman...

God has been using children to spread the Good News of God's love throughout history. From Esther to the young boy who gave up his lunch, God has been using children.  ...