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IWU Grad among Volunteers Executed by Taliban
August 9, 2010 - In: Feature News
Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, a university of the Fishers, Indiana based denomination, The Wesleyan Church, has released a news story regarding a graduate who was among ten humanitarian workers killed by the Taliban:
Cheryl Marie Beckett, who graduated with honors from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2000, was among the 10 medical volunteers who were shot to death last week in Afghanistan by the Taliban. She was 32 years old.
Wesley's Timeless Financial Advice
August 9, 2010 By Keith Drury - In: Feature Lifestyle
John Wesley's "Trilateral"
Since John Wesley preached and wrote on Bible topics he dealt often with “money” and “materialism.” He preached on 1 Timothy 6:9, warning of the dangers of wanting to be rich. He preached on the hazards of increasing riches (from Psalm 62:10). When preaching and writing on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:19-23) he served up a tremendous amount of practical advice on legitimate expenses and excessive spending.
Alienation Paves the Way for Reconciliation
July 27, 2010 By Ken Schenck - In: Blog
Christians have drawn on a number of images over the years to get at the significance of Jesus' death on the cross. Unlike Christian beliefs about Jesus, the church never settled on just one picture. He satisfied God's anger. He took our place. He showed us God's love and how to obey. He defeated the evil powers that rule this age.
One Mosque and No Church
July 27, 2010 - In: Feature Lifestyle News
In the Këneta neighborhood of Durrës, Albania, the population totals 50,000 inhabitants. The number of churches in this section of the eastern Albania city pales in comparison: One mosque, one Mormon church, and no evangelical church.
In a country where Islam is the predominant form of religion, The Wesleyan Church has a presence, albeit a small one. Currently, two families of five and one single adult serve in Durrës, while another couple is raising financial support to serve in the city long-term.
Car Problems Lead to Salvation in Mozambique
July 23, 2010 By Tricia Allen - In: Feature Lifestyle News
Jim Pickett was scheduled to be in a northern province of Mozambique for a May baptismal service. But hours away from home–and his destination–his car broke down on the side of the road.
He and Pastor Chicana, a native of Mozambique, got the vehicle to the provincial capital for repairs but were still 10 hours from their northern destination. Jim knew he’d be forced to make other arrangements for the service.
