Barbara Bandera’s Reflections on Urbana: “I sought the LORD and he answered me…” I found Pioneers and African Inland Mission and their organizations mirror what is on my heart…and here at Urbana, finding that on the first day is a miracle. I am signed up and ready for the next step, Hallelujah!! (more…)

Yesterday, here at Urbana, they fed 750 people every 9 minutes at some points during the 2 hour dinner time! Tonight, we experienced what hunger and relief ngo’s might serve starving people to prevent them from dying. A greenish, slightly lumpy porridge was served (with added nutrients) and 3 packets of sugar. A bottle of water was also given to each participant. The wait staff were even cheering us on! The money that was saved on that meal was then donated to HIV/AIDS prevention and relief organizations. Praise the Lord for that!

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Day One almost to an end…

This morning our hotel along with some of the others all started out with freezing cold showers! Yay for 22,000 students in one city! Today was filled with great worship (including several songs in Spanish, Korean and an African language), dance, drama, time to visit the many exhibits, seminars and a morning and evening session.

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Heather and some others who made the trip to the Urbana Conference will be posting their musings from their time there. Check back daily for more thoughts on what God is doing in the 22,000 students attending Urbana. Here’s the first post from Heather: (more…)