June 2007 (Issue 3)
Dear Friends,
This Update will be sent bi-monthly and keep you informed about the international campaign developments, plans and events.
Micah Challenge campaigns mark the start of the Blow the halftime whistle campaign
Voices for Justice was a huge success. 183 people, aged 13 to 73 from every part of the country, ventured to Canberra; 73 politicians were visited and around 20 came to events in the House; Idea of North sang with brilliance and Bishop Alexis from Rwanda spoke powerfully about the hope Christians can offer; the art for Create to Advocate had a powerful impact in the main exhibition area of Parliament House; 10 local Canberra churches were involved in some way; and 2300 signed postcards which were handed to Mr Greg Hunt. Prayer and polite persistence have helped our voices to be heard!
Canada, June
Micah Challenge
There was also a Micah Challenge
Micah Challenge in
50 'Pilgrims for justice' from the Netherlands, France and Germany came together in Rostock for the international prayer event organised by Micah Challenge Germany and Netherlands. Together with many other Christians the group participated in a service before the big afternoon rally on June 2 that was organised by German Civil Society organisations. As part of the 3 day programme they also had seminars, workshops and times that focused on prayer for the world.
http://www.micha-initiative.de/channel.php?channel=61 (in German)
Micah Challenge
Please see the picture gallery at http://www.micahchallenge.org.uk/gallery/
Micah Challenge was participating at two major events led by Micah Challenge steering group organisations Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) and Bread for the World. Lawrence Temfwe from Micah Challenge in
§ 7-10 June in Grand Rapids, Michigan: at the Assembly of World Wide Christian Reformed Church Partners a group of diverse people hoped to find a way to unite in a global ministry that would enable the Christian Reformed Church to build meaningful partnerships with churches and organisations around the world and have a lasting impact on the spiritual and physical lives of people in need.
§ 9-12 June in Washington DC: Sowing Seeds: Growing a Movement Gathering where more than 1,500 activists gathered to worship together, forge new relationships, learn from one another, and renew their commitment to ending hunger and poverty.
Peruvian school children send letters to Angela Merkel and the G8
The International Director of the World Evangelical Alliance, Geoff Tunnicliffe has delivered letters, handwritten by children in
Statement on G8 outcome
'Outcome for the G8 summit: a 5 out of 10 - particularly on
http://www.tearfund.org/Campaigning/G8+Germany+2007/Tearfund+reaction.htm
BTHW prayer series on way
The Micah Challenge Blow the halftime whistle prayer and study series has linked God’s people globally in prayer and learning throughout the halftime period from Pentecost to 07/07/07.
The materials are available at>> http://www.micahchallenge.org/english/pray/halftime/
25 of the 37 countries where Micah Challenge is consciously represented are in the Global South. Please see the summary report or more details.
Further details explaining the reasons for the cancellation will be sent soon. We look forward to discuss possible alternatives with all Micah Challenge National coordinators.
We are sorry to say 'goodbye' to Paul Robinson, the coordinator of Micah Challenge in
We would like to thank Paul for his hard work in developing MC Canada and pray that Jocelyn will enjoy her new role and be able to make a significant contribution to the development of the campaign.
Please send information you'd like us to include in the next update to Regine.Nagel@micahchallenge.org. This update goes out to all Micah Challenge key international contacts.
