May 15, 2012
As severe drought, skyrocketing food prices, and political unrest become the norm for the people of Africa’s Sahel region, Alliance workers bring hope to the hopeless.
One in three children does not reach the age of 10 in Burkina Faso, mostly due to waterborne illnesses. Envision Culture—a movement to mobilize Alliance young adults to serve God on a global scale—is partnering with like-minded groups to dig wells in Burkina.
May 4, 2012
“‘What is a Christian, and how do I become one?’ were almost the first words out of her mouth,” report Alliance workers in Taiwan. “A woman who had attended our English class stopped by our house one evening to ask us this question. We are making progress in an area where less than 1 percent of the people follow Jesus.”
April 26, 2012
Internet evangelism—it’s a sign of the times. The Alliance is joining with the universal Church on Internet Evangelism Day (April 29) to emphasize the use of this “ends-of-the-earth” media channel to take the whole gospel to the whole world.
April 24, 2012
“. . . Most who have the technology and the funds to battle [malaria] live an ocean’s distance from the screams of mothers watching their children die.”
April 20, 2012
“This update is to let you know about some of the decisions that have been made during the past few days,” wrote Al Stombaugh, field director for The Alliance in Mali, on Thursday (April 19).”Let me begin with some thoughts about the situation in Mali right now.” Also, read about Alliance leadership guidelines that are helping our international workers to decide the best plan for their lives and ministries during this uncertain time in Mali.
April 11, 2012
Alliance workers are safe after an 8.6-maginitude earthquake struck along the coast of Indonesia. Many people are still traumatized from the 2004 earthquake and tsunami, reports an Alliance staff member. “Please pray for many of our friends and neighbors, as this situation has surely brought up painful memories for them.”
April 5, 2012
Things seem fairly calm in Bamako, Mali’s capital city, and in Koutiala (southeast Mali), following sanctions that were imposed this week after Mali’s army staged a coup last month.
April 2, 2012
Today, West African states imposed sanctions on Mali in the wake of a coup that Mali’s military staged two weeks ago. About 20 Alliance workers and their children have left Mali to find safe harbor in neighboring countries; more than 20 workers remain in the embattled West African nation. Learn how you can pray for the millions deeply affected by this crisis, including hundreds of partner churches and Malian Alliance leaders.
March 30, 2012
Fifteen West African nations have given leaders of a coup in Mali 72 hours to relinquish power or face sanctions. Alliance workers in Mali have been alerted and are preparing contingency plans for evacuation from the country if needed.
Our field director for The Alliance in Mali reports that “Sanctions would include closing the borders as well as freezing the flow of money into the country.” Due to border concerns, the families of MKs who attend Dakar Academy have been advised to travel to another country for the remainder of the Spring Break to ensure students can return to school.
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