“People wanted to know how to better use the Internet as a tool of engagement, and as a means of relating better to a younger, more connected generation,” says Feba’s Mark Taylor, who presented a plenary session, New Media: Hype or Hope? About 100 people joined together for the Africa by Radio Continental Convention, 13-15 September, in Ghana, to network with other media workers and stay informed of trends.
Dialoguing on how to reach Africa by Radio
Prayer Points
- Pray for those who attended this Africa by Radio conference to put what they've learned into practice in their ministries.
- Pray for Mark and the new media consortium called OneSheep. Feba and HCJB Global are inviting others to join this consortium of like-minded Christian organisations called to and intent on being a part of God’s kingdom by providing new media skills and resources which help touch the unreached with the message and new life of Jesus Christ.
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Project Coordinator appointed for Radio Wimbi
Good news from Bob Bartz, Ministry Specialist for South and Central Africa, about the Radio Wimbi project.
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South Sudan: Africa’s newest country
When it separates from North Sudan on 9 July, South Sudan will become the newest country in Africa. As you’ve heard in the news there’s still much instability in the border regions and much uncertainty about the future of both countries. So what does this mean for those ministering there?
Prayer Points
- Pray for Mekonen to seek God’s wisdom as he coordinates the radio projects. Pray that he, his family and the producers and their families will be safe.
- Pray that God will guide the programme producers as they can put together radio programmes during this time of transition, meeting the special needs of listeners.
- Pray for Sudanese Christians that the rights of all Christians, particularly those in northern Sudan, will be respected.
- Pray that there will be an end to violence throughout Sudan.
- Pray for church leaders to be led by the Spirit as they exercise their ministries at this time. Pray that the church may stand firm, being salt and light in the land and for God's kingdom to come to these two countries.
- Pray that the South will receive appropriate assistance to support those displaced from Abyei, Darfur and other areas of conflict.
- Pray that the governments of Sudan and South Sudan will rule justly for the benefit of all citizens.
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Continental Consultation
Christian broadcasting body, Africa by Radio, held a Continental Consultation in Johannesburg from 17-19 September.
Its purpose was to discuss a more joined-up approach to the tasks and opportunities of Christian radio in Africa.
With almost 100 delegates from 14 countries, the consultation provided a platform for connecting and information-sharing.
Prayer Points
- Pray that radio stations and organisations in Africa will increasingly partner with each other and co-operate, rather than compete for the ears of listeners.
- Pray for new stations to emerge in the war-torn areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone.
- Pray for new radio opportunities to emerge soon in Zimbabwe
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Broadcasting in exile
A Christian radio ministry in exile broadcasts to the Horn of Africa.
Several years ago radio programme producers facing persecution in their home state fled to a neighbouring country for their own safety.
Prayer Points
- Pray for listeners in prison and where their Christian faith is persecuted. Pray that they may know God’s presence and his supportive and surrounding love.
- Pray for the HIV/AIDS programmes that they may continue to reach and comfort those affected by the condition and their families. Also that the wider community may be further educated on these issues.
- Pray that the Lord protects and gives continuity and enthusiasm to the volunteers assisting the producers.
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Let's make a jingle in Uxbridge
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Ep 21:
An impromptu jingle by INTRA, a gathering of young adults from Waterloo Road Church in Uxbridge, plus a short interview with Fernando Sumenetato Mandawo, a Feba Mozambique staff member. [14:00 mins]
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Ministry to people groups in NE Africa
Allocation Code:
200
Region:
Africa
Type of Project:
People Groups
Total Project Cost:
£300k per annum
Time Frame:
Established and ongoing
Feba’s work in North East Africa cannot be openly identified for security reasons, but for years we have been involved in the region partnering with other Christian groups.
Feba broadcasts on short wave in 7 different languages to distinct people groups in North East Africa. Some programming is aimed at discipling believers and encouraging those being persecuted for their faith, whilst other broadcasts are aimed at people groups where there are few, if any, Christians among them and no indigenous evangelical church.
Call to Action:
Your donation will enable people to hear the Gospel, be developed in their faith and sustained during persecution through Feba’s ongoing ministry to people groups in North East Africa.
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Donations made will help cover the following:
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short wave airtime costs
programme production costs
the salaries and support of staff
travel costs for audience research and listener follow-up in the region
ministry co-ordination and short wave schedule management costs
providing equipment and engineering support
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42.2066
Latitude:
8.1706
We have the technology - excellent!
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Ep 2:
Bob Bartz is a long-time FEBC Engineer who has been seconded to Feba to establish a 'centre of technical excellence' for Africa. As Broadcast Technology Director, Bob is based in Pretoria, South Africa, and he talks about his new role and objectives.
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Let me tell you a story
Abe sees his life as a series of stories. He doesn’t know the year he was born – but can tell you in rich, colourful detail how high the grain was the day his mother discovered she was pregnant,
Prayer Points:
Pray for the development of appropriate follow up methods for oral people.
Thank God for people from oral cultures who have become Christians through storytelling. Ask God to help them as they grow in their faith and share these Bible stories with others.
Thank God for Feba’s partners in Chronological Biblical Storytelling and pray that new producers would be found to expand the broadcasts.