Global Impact

Sam Shamoun
South Asian Friendship Center - Apologist

Sam is a dynamic speaker, apologist and Bible study leader.  We are proud to have such a wonderful relationship with him and the opportunity to learn from him regularly at the Bi-weekly Adult Bible Study.  We encourage you to join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s from 9-11 AM.  Be prepared to learn and be amazed at the way that Sam brings meaning and depth to the Scripture.

Sam also works at the South Asian Friendship Center engaging people of South Asian Descent and focusing on Muslim ministry and has an encyclopedic understanding of The Bible and Qu’ran.  To discover how your church can learn about Muslim Ministry or gain a more through understanding of the Qu’ran and Islam.  Please contact the South Asian Friendship Center.

Sam is an apologetics columnist on the website “Answering Islam.”  Read and learn more at www.answering-islam.org

Dave Echols
South Asian Friendship Center - Muslim Ministry

Dave Echols is involved in Muslim Ministry in the Devon Neighborhood of Chicago as well as in Mumbai.  He seeks to reach Muslims through demonstrating the love and grace of God.  This is accomplished through long-term relational ministry.

Dave has immersed himself in these two communities to establish and invest in numerous individuals’ lives.

They are partnering with Inter-Mission Cares which is a small ministry that reaches street children in Mumbai.

If you would like to support Dave Echols, Sam Shamoun and the ministries of the South Asian Friendship Center please visit their website: http://www.safc.citymax.com/page/page/3181223.htm

Joseph and Omana Soundararaj
Indian Evangelical Mission

Joseph and Omana are involved in the translation of the New Testament in the Madiya language. The Bison Horn Madiyas have a distinct language for themselves which they call as’ Koya Mata’. They are famous for their dance with Bison horn masks, hence the name 'Bison Horn'.

Their language did not have any script. The Lord called Joseph and Omana to translate His word in their language some twenty five years ago. They lived among the Madiyas and learnt their language.

God has enabled them to complete the New Testament in Madiya language. It is to be printed by The Bible Society of India in December and to be out in January 2010.

Paul and Molly Pookkatta
Serving in Mission South Africa

P. P Paul and Molly have just returned to the field after a short home assignment to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year.  They have returned to their work with miners visiting Mine Hostels and hospitals and leading three men at the Rustenburg Mine Hospital to the Lord.  They are also doing missionary reviews for two couples providing valuable insight and feedback so that they can improve and grow in the ministry.  A true blessing to all involved.

Please pray for their son Phillip in school as he prepares for exams.

Pray that they will receive funding to cover their current deficit.

Pray that God will use them to provide wisdom and guidance for the African Evangelical Church, the Evangelical Church of South Africa, and the South African Chinese Covenant Church and continue the work they are doing with these partner organizations.

If you would like to support P. P. and Molly Paul, or would like to learn more about SIM please check out their website: http://www.sim.org/default.asp

Rev. S Samraj and Open Door ministries in Hyderabad, India
Open Door Ministries, Director

Rev. Samraj is ministering in the urban community of Hyderabad. He is also teaching at the Bible Institute, and contributes to the Telugu Monthly Magazine. Open Door Ministries is in the middle of construction of an orphanage. In line with the heart of our Savior, Rev. Samraj is trying to care for the least of this world. Please consider joining and supporting these children through his ministry.

If you would like to support Open Door ministries or learn more please contact Rev. Samraj