Ramadan is August 11-September 9, 2010. This illustrated prayer guide booklet contains insight, prayer points and background articles. Be active:  Change your own perspective on Muslims. Change the world through prayer. Participate in 30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World.  Visit http://www.30-days.net/ for more information.

Matthew House is a safe-haven for refugees who have had to flee their countries and have arrived at our doorstep. Without a supportive environment like Matthew House to provide short-term assistance, these people would be homeless, hungry, and struggling to navigate the complex immigration system of a foreign country, often in a foreign language. Hundreds of refugee claimants arrive in Ottawa, and thousands in Canada, each year. We will be here with a warm welcome.

An excellent short video for churches to use to raise awareness of trafficking.

How can a short-term mission team continue their ministry once returning home? Getting Ready to Come Back helps Christians returning from mission trips become effective advocates to end hunger. A free downloadable resource from Bread for the World.

Formerly International Bible Society, Biblica Direct provides Bibles and other Christian resources in English and many other languages.

 As the face of North America becomes more diverse, so should the face of today's church. This book helps churches minister to and evangelize people from other cultures, countries, and religious backgrounds. It informs readers about the changes in our cultural landscape, then encourages and challenges the church to embrace the resulting opportunities to minister to people of all cultures. by Michael Pocock and Joseph Henriques, Published by Baker Books

Soong-Chan Rah calls for the church to break free from limiting and exclusive paradigms and fully embrace the dramatic cultural diversity that is rapidly defining the 21st century in the US.

 Tour a virtual refugee camp and meet challenges facing some 42 million people uprooted by war and searching for safety.

Two excellent resources about Bhutanese refugees

Link to Charlotte Observer article about Fashion Show at St. John's Baptist organized by Nell Green, CBF Field Personnel.