2014 bcm christmas catalog

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Dear Friend of BCM,

What a calling is on us to go into all the world and share the Gospel. Our missionaries in50 countries around the world are spreading the hope of Jesus to children and adults, andwe are inviting you to reach out and join us.

Throughout this Christmas Gift Catalog, you will read the realstories of the needs of those who are working to share the loveof Christ in their area of ministry. In places like Sri Lanka, India,North and South America, the Philippines, and through disaster relief, Jesus is changinglives. When that happens, there is a new kind of love and a fresh way to live.

You can be involved in sharing the Gospel by reaching out with your gift to help aworld in need. Please prayerfully consider how you feel led to be a part of our efforts.

Perhaps you’d like to provide support as a family project, or give as a meaningfulspecial occasion gift for someone special to show mutual care for those who need hope.

We thank you for your prayers, and for partnering with us to reach out so that theGood News of salvation can be shared all over the world.

May God bless you,

Dr. Martin D. WindlePresident, BCM International

Bible Centered Ministries International is a

global Bible- Centered ministry dedicated

to making disciples of all age groups for the

Lord Jesus Christ through evangelism,

teaching and training so that churches are

established and The Church strengthened.


Grab a pen, read through the Gift Catalog andbecome acquainted with the work BCM is doingaround the world, and our present needs. On each page is a card. As a reminder, you cancheck the box noting the country and theamount of your special Christmas gift to sup-port the work of BCM in that geographic area.

After checking the support countries & amountson the desired pages, pull out the response card inthe back and revisit each page, transferring yournotes onto the card. Include desired amounts ofsupport, personal information and giftingpreferences. Detach the reply card from theenvelope and place inside along with your gift.

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the mail to BCM, and PRAY over the peopleand projects you have committed to sup-port. Your prayers will avail much as wecontinue, with your help, to share the giftof God’s love around the world.

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It is often the most innocent and vulnerable who suffer the

most. Children are indicators of a community’s social health, and

when they are fed, sheltered, schooled, protected, valued and

loved—a community thrives. When they hear the Good News of

Jesus, it can change their lives forever and has a positive impact

for everyone in their lives.

BCM Sri Lanka’s Hope for Children’s Ministries

provides sustainable development in the areas of

vocational and leadership training, counseling,

tangible donations and the hope of Jesus Christ.

All across Sri Lanka, we are bringing new

hope and caring support to

thousands of young

disadvantaged lives.

Youth Camps Camps will help young peoplegrow to become influentialleaders in Sri Lankan society.Each year, $4,500 is needed tomake these camps reality:

Cost of Camps: $4,500Cost to Send One Child: $12

Vacation Bible SchoolVBS gives children strong Biblicalteaching and relationshipdevelopment opportunities,building the foundations forfaith, leadership, and community.

Cost of VBS: $3,500Cost to Send One Child: $12

Toys & Supplies Gift BagsThroughout Sri Lanka, we areable to provide needed schoolsupplies and educational toysthrough gift bags that bring joyto the children who receive them.

Cost of Gift Bag: $12Ten Gift Bags: $120

Above are examples of how your gift 2


Putting their own lives, comfort and safety at risk, pastors and

ministry workers in Sri Lanka are existing in dangerous living

conditions in order to continue bringing healing and hope to the

vulnerable communities they serve. The needs are great in this

country to keep vital ministries moving forward, not just in their

own lives but through necessary infrastructure as well.

Your support can do much to help spread the good news of

Jesus by allowing the ministry leaders in Sri

Lanka to focus on their ministry instead of

struggling to meet the basic necessities of living.

The gift of Jesus can make a

huge and practical difference

when both material and

spiritual needs are met.

Pastoral SupportIn order to survive, each ministryleader in Sri Lanka needs at least$130 per month to feed theirfamily and have decent shelter sothat they are able to continue doingKingdom work there.

Food & Shelter: $130 per mo.

Organized infrastructure The gift of Jesus can have a verypractical face. Support is needed formedical treatments, transportation,bricks & mortar maintenance, andvarious governmental fees that arise.

Infrastructure: $2,700 per yr.Share the Cost: $225 per mo.

Family Camps Family Camps unite believerstogether to educate, strengthen, andencourage as well as plan for churchgrowth. Full funding ensures thesuccess of these camps.

Family Camps: $4,500 per yr.Share the Cost: $375 per mo.

3will make a difference in Sri Lanka.


Over a half century ago, BCM founder Bessie Traber carried the

Gospel to the Philippines, establishing Bible Clubs in an area

desperate for the hope and peace of Jesus Christ. World War II

and its aftermath has prevented the establishment of a church

planting in this area—until now!

A national Philippine couple has answered the call to share the

gospel to their own people. Your support is needed to make their

desire for full-time ministry a reality, giving believers there

spiritual encouragement and unsaved Philippine

people the opportunity to hear the good news.

Bessie Traber

Founder of BCM

Church PlantingHelp establish a long-awaited church planting in an area ofthe Philippines that so desperately needs the continuedGospel witness. Your gift will help meet the yearly cost tosupport the Phillipine couple who have committedthemselves to this work, so they can do full-time ministry.

Church Planting: $3,600 per yr.

Share the Cost: Ten $360 Gifts

Shown are examples of how your gift will make a difference in the Philippines & Southern Africa.

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We partner with organizations whose primary focus is to minister

the gospel and provide for the physical and material needs of

those who have been victims of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Children continue to suffer, being orphaned by parents dying

from the effects of HIV/AIDS. Many are abandoned by their

families, in orphanages, or are being raised by grandparents who

have low or no income.

29% of expectant mothers in Southern Africa are

HIV/AIDS infected. At 5.9 million, it has the

largest HIV/AIDS infected population of any

country in the world. In the past year a church

baptized 25 people, 19 of

whom were HIV/AIDS

positive.

Orphan CareYour support will bring care and comfort to “the least ofthese.” We partner with organizations that provide for thephysical, material, and spiritual needs of children whoselives have been turned upside-down because of the effectsof HIV/AIDS.

Monthly Orphan Care: $75 per ChildYearly Care: $900 per Child

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Support BCM online at bcmintl.com.

Click on the DONATE button.


A critical part of the work in India is the equipping and training

of pastors in the ministry. This past year saw the gathering of

more than 200 supervisors (pastors) for the India 2014 Pastor’s

Conference. This meeting focused on encouraging and equipping

pastors and covered training in such topics as stewardship,

discipleship, record keeping, reporting systems

and statistics.

Supporting this type of training, equipping

and encouraging of Indian pastors, is an

effective way of helping spread the gospel

in an environment that is many times

hostile to the good news of Jesus. As

these pastors are trained and

encouraged, their work bears

much fruit.

Pastoral SupportIn order to survive, each pastor inIndia needs at least $75 per monthto feed their family and havedecent shelter so that they are ableto continue sharing the gospel andministering to their flock.

Support a Pastor: $75 per mo.

Pastor’s ConferenceSupport the necessary training andequipping that is so critical tospreading the gospel in India. Yourgift will strengthen and encouragepastors who face many difficulties.

Conference Cost: $15.000Share the Cost: Ten $1,500

Gifts



Pastoral SupportEach pastor in Nepal needs at least$75 per month. This support isused to feed their family and havedecent shelter so that they are ableto continue sharing the gospel andministering to their flock.

Support a Pastor: $75 per mo.

New Motor BikeTransportation allows pastors totravel and spread the gospel. Areliable form of transportation is anecessity. Imagine trying to do yourjob without it.

Motor Bike: $4,000Share the Cost: Ten $400 Gifts

Church Planter SupportNew churches are the lifeblood ofthe growth of Christianity. Helpsupport these workers who are onthe front lines of establishingchurches in Nepal.

Church Planter: $135 mo.

Sometimes the best support we can give a worker for the Lord

is something to meet their practical, everyday needs. Items we

take for granted that allow us to meet the needs of our families are

precious gifts to the pastors and ministry workers in Nepal.

Food, shelter, transportation, medical care and clothes are

basic needs that, sometimes, unfortunately these

workers do without.

Your Christmas gift can make a real

difference in their lives. Imagine these

pastors not having to worry about how to

feed their families, but instead

focusing on the many

opportunities they have to

share and spread the gospel.

7will make a difference in India & Nepal.


Translation WorkThe BCM “Footsteps of Faith”curriculum is being translated intothe Myanmar language. This willprovide valuable training material.

Translation Support: $15,000Share the Cost: Fifty $300

Gifts

Myanmar Student ScholarshipsYour support provides scholarshipsfor the 9 month training program atthe BCM Bible Institute. Studentsare being trained for ministry andevangelism.

4 Year Program: $55 per Student

Myanmar Orphan SupportA pastor in Myanmar desperatelyneeds monthly support to houseand care for the 49 orphans he hastaken in to live with his family.

Orphan Needs: $50 mo.per Child

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Training students to be church leaders and evangelists is an

effective way to spread the gospel. Because of student scholarships,

21 Bible Institute students are currently being trained. Your

support can make a profound difference in preparing believers to

minister to the lost and hurting in Myanmar.

Another ministry area that is active includes the

work of translating the “Footsteps of Faith”

BCM curriculum into the language of

the people.

Orphan care is also a pressing

concern. A pastor in Myanmar has

taken in 49 orphaned children,

providing housing and care. He is in

desperate need of monthly support

to meet this need.

Above are examples of how your gift will make a


Disaster can come from many sources such as earthquakes, volcanos,

floods, hurricanes, and tornados. Whatever the cause, we are there.

And whatever the culture or religious affiliation, when disaster

strikes, we provide rescue and immediate support to people

as well as giving local churches the ability to reach

out to their hurting community with help

and aid.

When we are able to meet the disaster

relief needs, it helps to lay the groundwork

for future evangelism and enables our

churches to have an open door

of trust and opportunity to

minister.

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Click on the DONATE button.

difference in Myanmar & with Worldwide Disaster Relief.


The work in Peru has been energized by the addition of a new

director who is recruiting a team representing all age groups.

Many younger couples are being drawn to this ministry and

seeking missions training.

The BCM Bible Institute in Lima offers the potential for the

exponential expansion of home-grown missions outreach in Peru.

Specifically, a young couple that has

recently graduated from the Institute is

going forth with this mission. Your

support will ensure their success in

spreading Jesus’ love.

BCM is also sending teams up the

Amazon from the northern city of

Iquitos to establish churches in

unreached villages.

Missionary SupportWith so many unreached peoplegroups, the need is great. But arenewed effort to recruit and trainPeruvian missionaries is bearingfruit. Your support will build andcontinue this outreach.

Couples Support: $850 per mo.Singles Support: $400 per mo.

Mattresses for Bible CampThe Bible Institute Camp has a verypractical need for mattresses. Yourgift will provide mattresses so thatcamp attendees will be able to havea good night’s sleep.

Mattresses: $45 each100 mattresses: $4,500

Jungle Camp MissionaryTeams are being sent up the Amazonto establish outreach camps tominister to children and theirfamilies. Your support will enablethis exciting ministry to flourish.

Couples Support: $670 per mo.



Camping is a powerful tool for outreach in Brazil. Over 240

campers per year hear the message of Jesus and receive a personal

invitation to receive Him into their lives.

This year, the World Cup in Brazil has opened the door to many

opportunities for ministry, highlighting our work and attracting

more young people into our fold who need

help and hope.

One such connection was a 10 year old

boy who came to us from a dangerous

neighborhood and difficult family

situation. He heard the Gospel

and excitedly shared it with his

family. Your support enables

more children to hear and

share the Gospel.

Camp EquipmentAn important aspect of a successfulYouth Camp is making sureappropriate equipment is madeavailable. Your support will ensurethe ability of the camps to keep kidsengaged active.

Equipment: $2,800Share the Cost: Ten $280 Gifts

Lessons for Bible ClubsBCM staff are preparing lessons tobe taught in public schools in slumneighborhoods. They are trainingteachers to work with childrenliving in slum housing conditions.

Bible Lessons: $350Share the Cost: Ten $35 Gifts

Office RenovationSuitable facilities are undergoingessential renovations to provide aplace for quality orientation andtraining programs for camp staff andBible Club teachers.

Renovation Cost: $1,700Share the Cost: Ten $170 Gifts

11will make a difference in Peru & Brazil.


Church Planter SupportA young man who has graduated from the Peru BibleInstitute desires to plant a church in Mexico. Half ofhis salary has already been raised. Your support willhelp close the gap on his needs and move this workforward.

Support & Church Planting: $600 per mo.

Shown are examples of

how your gift will make a

difference in Mexico and

with Camp

Ministry.

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A young man from Mexico who attended the Bible Institute in

Peru is back in Mexico to serve as a church planter. Half of his

monthly salary has been raised. Your support will close the gap

and enable him to plant a church and create a ministry, reaching

out to his own people.

Another important aspect of ministry

development is training pastors

to enable them to be as

effective as possible. A one

week Pastoral Training

Conference needs to be

funded.

Pastoral TrainingCritical to ensuring success of church planting efforts isproviding proper training for pastors. This trainingconference provides a variety of teaching, training,fellowship, and encouragement opportunities to theseworkers. Full support will fund all attendees.

One Week Training Conference: $5,000


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BCM International began as Bible Club Movement by establishing

children’s ministries in the Philadelphia area. From this grew our

summer camp program, now with locations in Michigan, Montana,

New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Nova Scotia..

Through scholarships totaling $52,120, BCM 2014 summer camps

gave thousands of kids in North America the opportunity to enjoy a

week at Christian camps. Making friends, having fun, and hearing

the good news of Jesus continue to change and impact young lives.

One of our campers accepted Christ as his Savior. He returned

home to Philadelphia and then led his parents to the Lord.

They have all become active in a local church and are

together influencing their

community with the

hope and love of Jesus.

Staff House RenovationsCamp Mandaville in New York needsto complete renovations on their staffhouse. A $1,000 matching fund hasbeen offered against a need of $5,000.

Renovations: $4,000Share the Need: Eight Gifts

of $500

Camp ScholarshipsMany of the children who attendcamp cannot afford to do so withouthelp. Your support enables needy, at-risk children to attend camp for aweek of fun and spiritual input.

Week of Camp: $300 per Camper

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Europe, for all of its apparent sophistication, is a spiritually

dark place. Missionaries and ministers labor for years to make

small breakthroughs. In southern France, a church, camp and

conference center is being renovated to complete a center of

outreach to reach a local community that is lost and hurting.

In Ukraine, BCM is caring for orphans in a very

unstable area. The orphanage has had to

move several times recently in response to

changing and dangerous conditions.

Support is needed not only for their care

and housing, but for continual

moving costs. Giving these precious

children a sense of stability

provides an opportunity to

share God’s love with them.

Ukrainian OrphansAreas of unrest has increased thenumber of orphans needing care. Your support will provide food, housing,living needs, and the opportunity toshare God’s love with them.

Orphan Support: $75 per mo. per Child$900 per yr. per Child

France Ministry CenterEfforts are focused on completingrenovations to reach the community.10% of the need has already beenprovided by a Pennsylvania church.

Renovations: $100,000Share the Cost: Twenty Gifts

of $5,000

Above are examples of how your gift

will make a difference in France & Ukraine.

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What isAmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and

automatic way for you to support BCM International

every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at

www.smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same low prices, selection and

convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus

that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to BCM.

How do I shop at AmazonSmile? To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the

web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to

add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and

start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible forcharitable donations? Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations.

You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile

donation” on their product detail pages.

How do I select BCM International to support whenshopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you need to select BCM

International to give donations from eligible purchases before you

begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every

eligible purchase you make on AmazonSmile will result in a donation.

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate? The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price

from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.

Can I receive a tax deduction foramounts donated from mypurchases on AmazonSmile? Donations are made by the AmazonSmile

Foundation and are not tax deductible

by you.

Supporting BCM International through AmazonSmile is easy:

1) Log on to www.Smile.Amazon.com.

2) Select BCM International as your charity of choice.

3) Make a normal purchase. BCM International will receive a gift

of .5% of your purchase total.

We provide several easy ways to give online to the ministry of BCM.

You can give directly to BCM through our website at www.bcmintl.org (click onthe DONATE NOW button) or by making a purchase at www.smile.amazon.com.

Here is more information about AmazonSmile:

Give directly to the global

work of BCM online:

Log on to bcmintl.org.

Click the DONATE NOW

button and make a gift or opt

to support BCM regularly.Log on to bcmintl.org.

Click the DONATE button andmake a gift or opt to support

BCM regularly.

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The Rev. Dr. Vararuchi Franz Dalavai served his Lord in Christian

ministry for more than 40 years after having left a lucrative career in

business. By just riding a bicycle through the urban and tribal areas of

India, he worked tirelessly to develop Bible clubs and plant churches.

From this ministry he appointed pastors, planted more than 17,000

churches and baptized more than 100,000 believers during his lifetime of

ministry. Before his passing to glory he served as Senior Executive Vice

President of BCM International.

To honor his service, the board of BCM India has developed this fund to

plant more churches and train Christian Leaders throughout the nation

of India.

Rev. Dr. Vararuchi Franz Dalavai

Dr. Dalavai Memorial FundIn Dr. Dalavai’s honor, yoursupport of this fund will supportchurches and train ChristianLeaders throughout India.

“Reach India” Fund: Your giftwill support the work in India

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Remember BCM International in your will.

You will “pay it forward” to a new generation of missionaries. We can help you explore a variety of

financially wise deferred giving ideas.

• Life Insurance and IRA’s make great gifts to BCM by:

1) Including BCM as a beneficiary 2) Making BCM a final beneficiary 3) Creating a new policy to benefit BCM

• Charitable Gift Annuities can provide:

1) Income for life 2) Charitable deduction for the gift 3) Non-taxable income for a period of time

3) Savings on Capital Gain Tax

• Charitable Trusts can provide:

1) Income for life to yourself, family members, friends, or support for your missionary

2) Charitable deduction for the gift 3) Savings on Capital Gain Tax 4) Savings on Estate Tax

The Development Staff of BCM International is skilled in helping you to move your gift planning to anew level of understanding and fulfillment.

Call us at 717-560-9601, ext. 201 or email: [email protected] he said to them,

“Go into all the world

and proclaim the gospel

to the whole creation.”

Mark 16:15


PRAY for the children who placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior this

past year that they would grow in the Lord through personal Bible study and prayer.

PRAY for the pastors in Sri Lanka who are serving Christ even though they have little or no

income to support their ministry and their families.

PRAY for the young couple in Peru who are recent graduates of the Bible Institute and are

sharing the gospel in villages along the Amazon River.

PRAY for those who suffer from national disasters, war and famine that their faith in God

will remain strong.

PRAY for those in peaceful areas that they would make use of every opportunity to share

the gospel of Christ.

PRAY for new opportunities within the ministry throughout southern Africa and regions

surrounding.

Finally, brothers pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed

ahead and be honored. 2 Thessalonians 3:1


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