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It is my honor to feature Pastor Chad and Mindy who currently pastor New Hope Church, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Pastor Chad is the founder of Of the Word Ministries, a new ministry to pastors. Pastor Chad and Mindy have been married and pastoring for 22 years and they have eight children ranging in age from 6 to 21 years old. Five of their children are adopted privately from places such as the Ukraine and California. Two have Down Syndrome. Pastor Chad and Mindy have been homeschooling for 19 years. In addition, they have worked with 29 more children over the years in foster care. Oh, and did I mention that Mindy and their daughters Lizzie and Gracie are volunteer firefighters? Continue reading "Fire Fighters, Fire Keepers, Heart Healers"
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Setting the Record Straight: A Day in the Life of a Pastor
I have heard people say "The pastor has it so easy, he doesn't have to go to work. What does he do all day? All he has to do is write a few sermons a week." So, the following few questions are aimed at setting the record straight. —What does a day in the life of a pastor, or a pastor's wife, look like?
Anonymous Pastor, Kathmandu, Nepal: Actually I had the same thought when I was a teenager, manual labor is hard work, being a pastor would be easier. I would liken that comment to a child saying, "I can't wait til I grow up and can work a job and not go to school anymore."
I'm sure each pastor and city will vary, but being a missionary has changed my daily tasks quite a bit. A daily task, that in America would be a simple errand, can take hours. This is hard to explain, but in short America is very efficient country. Continue reading "Setting the Record Straight: A Day in the Life of a Pastor"
The Preacher and the Writer
Pastor Schmoyer, were you raised in a Christian home and why did you become a Pastor?
Pastor Tim Schmoyer: Yes, I am very thankful that both my parents love Jesus and raised me to love Jesus, too. I've been a Christian for 33 years.
I was 17 when I took a trip with other teen Christians to Israel. We were in the desert at night when the youth leader asked us to surrender something to the Lord. So I thought, I could spend the rest of my life giving up this or that to the Lord. But I needed to give him everything. I didn't know what that meant until the following week when my youth minister took me to visit a Bible college and while I was sitting in a class, the Lord reminded me of my promise to give everything to Him. Continue reading "The Preacher and the Writer"
Pastor, Pastor's Wife~ What Breaks Your Heart, What Keeps You Going?
What has being a pastor/ pastor's wife cost you?
This comes at the expense of a broken heart. —Pastor Pablo Catala
Physical and emotional stress; personal time and freedom; often any sense of security because things change so much in your life; and struggles with self-worth as you are constantly being evaluated, of which you mostly only hear about your shortcomings. —Pastor Kevin Obermeyer
As a missionary it has cost convenience, comfort, seeing family… but the promised reward of souls far outweigh the costs. —Anonymous Pastor, Kathmandu, Nepal
What is the hardest part of pastoring?
Seeing what people need to do and watching them not do it, no matter how I present it or how I word it, no matter how much time I spent with them and then having to hear the lament of,"Pastor, you were right," which does not comfort me as I'm seeing the carnage of their bad decisions. —Anonymous Pastor
Expecting to be loved, understood, maybe even appreciated? They have no idea how needy we are. —Anonymous Pastor's Wife
Sometimes your own children reject everything you've lived for and still you must keep going. —Anonymous
Realizing how much you don't know, and feeling like you never do enough, aren't good enough, or that you might misspeak something heretical. —Pastor Kevin Obermeyer
What is your biggest challenge and most unexpected hardship in pastoring?
I guess my passion for the church gets me in trouble. —Janet Foley
Making sure that in the midst of building God's church I don't lose my marriage or children to the devil's lies. Stretching time and making sure none of the 3 most important elements of your life are not cheated: God/ family/ work. —Pastor Pablo Catala Continue reading "Pastor, Pastor's Wife~ What Breaks Your Heart, What Keeps You Going?"
From Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer
I recently had the privilege of being on an outreach team to help Pastor Pablo and Nicole Catala's pioneer church in Bridgeport CT. I was struck by how laid down, how wide open and vulnerable their hearts and lives were for God and the people of their city. I watched them love people with the love of God. I watched the ease with which they outreached, their children alongside them—truly a team, like a machine in sync. I took note of their home. Everywhere I turned there were photographs of their family and decor that shouted in unison about God and family. I learned their story later and asked them to share it. Here it is.
The Catala Story
Nicole Catala: One night my husband and I were fighting and basically done with our marriage. We both never had an example. We were only 6 months married and wanted to go for a divorce! That night my husband packed his clothes and left the house. The very next day I got a flyer from someone that there was going to be a healing crusade right across the street in Poe Park, put on by Victory Chapel in the Bronx, NY. As I was looking at the state of my life I knew I needed a miracle. I didn't want my life to be just like the life of my family: Divorced, having multiple children from different men. I decided to go to the first night of the healing crusade. I was in a state of depression at only 18 years old and felt there was no hope for me and my eight month old son. Continue reading "From Dope Dealer to Hope Dealer"
Part 3: Dragon Slayer, Disciple Maker~ A Preacher Wages War, Wins Souls & Saves Children from Prostitution & Poverty in Nepal
PART 3 of 3: Family First or Church First? An interview with dragon slayer, disciple maker, Pastor Brian Williams and his wife Ruth from Agape Missions International, Nepal.
Question 20: How do you have the energy and balance your time between studying, preaching, writing, caring for your family, and other ministries?
Family First or Church first?
- Is the God we serve only a community God?
- Is the God we serve only a personal family king?
- Is the God we serve only a serious father?
Here below is some type of weird ideology based on the world's value system:
- God first.
- Family second.
- Ministry third.
Now, where do we find that in the Bible? Nowhere, can we find any of this in scripture. That unbiblical and soulish concept is propagated by intellectually challenged, worldly people in the church.
Here is another piece of theology that betrays biblical orthodoxy:
Family ministry or Church ministry? But not both as a priority?
Now, where in the Bible do we find such an either/or dichotomy so as to prioritize one over the other? This comes from an unbiblical worldview of splitting values when none is required. This is opposed to the Judeo-christian way of doing things.
Thus seeking FIRST the kingdom of God, is:
Church Family Ministry,
Family IN Ministry and
Family AS Ministry.
Here is what I believe is the pure Bible worldview on family and the kingdom of God. This truth encompasses all three of the concepts below in perfect unity without surrendering any of the three ideas.
- Participating in local Church Family events IS ministry.
- Families involved in spiritual exercises IS ministry.
- Fun family activities in a family IS also ministry.
To speak about Biblical balance in another way, let us look at these three sentences:
Our church is our family and our family is our church.
We are to minister IN our immediate-family/joint-family which IS our ministry too.
Our nuclear family is called to a BE type of ministry, as well as serving God in a DO type of ministry also.
Let us dig a little deeper without excluding any of the three threads mentioned above.
- Church Family Ministry
Many families reluctantly drag their kids and their spouses to a local fellowship. It's a sad thing when a family enjoys every other program in their locality other than a church program. Many research studies show that those who have a committed church community as their primary social network live longer. Do we go to a local church and give our time, talent and treasure to that church community together as a family? Or do we just warm the carpet and do a bench warming activity there? Paul mentioned this priority beautifully in Hebrews 10:25 "Not FORSAKING the ASSEMBLING of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching"
2. Family "IN" Ministry
Most families wait until their children reach college for them to serve God. Then, it's sometimes too late because they are already fixed and anchored in their ways. They have received no training at home. If we do not fellowship, evangelize, pray and enjoy the Bible together as a family, why will they do it when they grow up? The Jews were wisely commanded by God to tell their kids stories of what God did. Why? The word of God was supposed to be on their doors. Why? I think it was so they would read it, remember it and enact it every time they went out into society and came back home. They had Sabbath meals with great Bible symbolism so that they could experience Emmanuel in all the areas of their family life. The family that prays and does spiritual stuff together stays together.
Joel 1:3 TELL your children about it, Let your children TELL their children, And their children ANOTHER GENERATION.
3. Family "AS" Ministry
So many people show their families by their lifestyle that they serve a boring God. If our God and our Parents do nothing but pray, read the Bible, go to church and evangelize, then we have shown our God as a fun killer at worst and a dull God at best. Do we dance with our kids? Do we play football with our kids? Do we go cycling with our kids? Do we watch movies with our kids? Do we go on picnics with our kids? Do we read books with our kids? If we have no recreational activities with our kids then we serve and portray our God as a spoilsport, a very grumpy old man who has is no fun and joy. On the other hand, fun was created by God but perverted by the Devil. We must take back what the devil has stolen.The family is itself a ministry and we must enjoy it without having to do stuff that is Christianese only. We are definitely not called to participate in sinful activities but there are other things we could do like, going to, zoo's, picnics, parties and sports events.
That is why 1 Cor 10:31 counsel's us in this way "Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or WHATEVER you do, do all to the glory of God."
Some concluding thoughts:
The family that prays together stays together.
The family that plays together stays together too.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.
Discerning Family Seasons:
So in conclusion, we must strike a healthy balance between investing our time for church community moments and a time for our personal and private family seasons. We must apply wisdom when we are to do which and for how long. Sometimes "family ministry" is the priority, other times the "church family ministry" is the priority, and still at other times, "family fun ministry" is the priority. Only the Holy Spirit can help us put the kingdom first by creating that balance in the prayer closet for each of the days of our week.
On average how much time does it take you to put together a sermon, including research and study?
Depends on Question number 20.
How much time do you spend in personal Bible study and prayer a day?
Depends on Question number 20.
What is the hardest part of being a pastor/ pastor's wife?
Balancing Question number 20.
What is your biggest challenge in your ministry?
Implementing Question number 20.
What most breaks your heart?
People neglecting the values of Question number 20.
What has being a preacher and your ministry cost you?
Do you ever want to quit?
What keeps you going?
Our quiet time.
What most encourages you?
The ongoing testimony of God lovers.
Who inspires you?
Those who incarnate the Bible in their localities.
What has been the most unexpected benefit of your ministries?
Serving at risk people has brought out the best in me, my wife and five kids.
Do you have someone you can talk to for counsel, direction, encouragement, prayer—someone you can be really open with?
My wife has an Indian lady and I have an American and Nepali guy whom we are accountable to.
How do you keep your heart and zeal for people and God, in spite of people's failings and some turning against you?
Serve them in His power and strength.
What are some things your church and others could do to lighten your load or refresh you and your family so you can better serve God and them?
People living out the gifts that they have been given.This lightens our burden and revives us.
What do you see as the biggest threat to the Church today?
Atheistic believers, worldly Christians and religious denominational-ism.
What do you believe is the key to revival?
Praying and evangelizing.
How do you feel about Jesus' return, the rapture?
I am to serve Him till He returns. I am a PAN–Millennialist—Everything will pan out when He comes back.
How are mission trip teams like the one my daughter, Abigail, came on with Adventures in Missions this past summer helpful to you and your ministry?
The greatest ministry your daughter and her team left behind was probably not Bible studies, hand-outs and eloquent speeches, (they are great too). But it was mainly by empowering the local leaders in Tami Nepal and our networks.
They did this by birthing and serving long term relationships, by an act of deep interpersonal koinonia in the hearts of the local long term workers. We are hoping for not only short term success for the short space of time they were here but the long term successes by them investing generously their time, talent, treasure, (money and things etc), and touch, (prayer), in me, my family, my team and my partners. This model of "one-another" ministry was lovely to see in practice. Working together with the Holy Spirit and each other is key to our mutual success. This is only possible when short-term people/teams leave a legacy behind with us, their co-workers. Nothing is worse than an individual or team coming here and doing fast and furious ministry all by themselves while the local ministers are just tag-alongs.
The African Proverb is so true:
If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.
Abigail and her team were lovely in being our friends and continue to be close to us by e-mail and Facebook. We pray and hope some of them come back again to be with us.
What is your favorite memory of your ministry?
From Street Kid to Pastor
by Kayla Strickler
Sachin was the name behind the face of a child beggar on the sweltering side streets of Nepal. Street kids are extremely common in this country; they often spend their days begging, sometimes at the urging of their very own families. Street kids typically lie, fabricate tear-jerking stories, or play dumb to coax more money out of unsuspecting travelers. Sachin was a kid that needed no such ploys; he had an obvious physical challenge in one leg. Even so, he traded the street life for a job in the carpet industry when the enticing opportunity arose. And just like that, he became a statistic and joined the ranks as one of thousands of Nepal's child laborers.
In Nepal, child labor for the carpet industry is rampant. Despite many efforts to bust the business over the last several years, the fight to end child labor is still far from over. World-famous carpets come from Nepal—the smaller the knot and the finer the carpet, the better and more valuable. Consequently, tiny agile hands often work 16-hour days and stitch until their fingers bleed raw.
As Sachin grew into adolescence, working hard hours in this industry, he encountered someone who introduced him to a life of faith in Christ. As a new believer, he began attending a church that was willing and able to put a roof over his head; but this supposed miracle was short-lived. The life of that roof expired when the church abruptly changed their policy and chose to no longer support street kids. As quickly as the roof had been put over his head, it was taken away. Sachin found himself blindsided. He was physically limited, uneducated, and now completely homeless.
In his destitute and dejected state, an Agape affiliate got word about the boy with the sick leg and bleeding, carpet-making fingers. Before long, Sachin came under Agape's wing to be developed as a leader through an internship, with a roof over his head, and no longer needing to work slave hours six days a week. The boy that was once on the streets now had a roof, food, a family, and above all, a chance in life.
Around the same time Sachin was beginning his journey with Agape, another miracle was being worked out in someone else's life who would also soon join forces with the mission.
Agrata, a bright and steadfast young woman, joined Agape to grow and help fulfill her calling as a leader. As one of only two Christians in her otherwise Hindu family, she needed a place to live as her current living situation fell through. Staying where she was meant stress and ill health because of the tense environment; going back home to a Hindu family would mean re-crucifying the Jesus so important to her, (since returning to a Hindu family would mean renouncing her Christian faith). Caught between a rock and a hard place, she found a third option and made her home for the season in Agape, where she could live and grow with a community of believers.
Agrata and Sachin's love grew fast and strong. Two years into their internship with Agape, their romance was a beautiful avalanche rushing down a hill, gaining their faith and maturity before they got married, but to the besotted couple, the avalanche was already gathering great speed. Brian's wish was that they spend another six months in a development program growing really unstoppable. They quickly tied the knot and set out on their own, blissfully in love and choosing to branch out on their own.
A local church they had been attending helped the couple secure a place to live and work: two rooms, one for a meat business to support themselves, and one room to live in. Soon, they started a family. Life continued in this security for a comfortable length of time. When they were pregnant with their second child, they happened again upon Agape's staff. When they did, Agrata and Sachin came bearing news of all the great things happening in their lives: pastorship, children, business… Except, one thing was noticeably amiss—Sachin and Agrata had grown weary of working in the meat business, and their hearts yearned to focus more on ministry. They rejoined Agape, reunited in the place they first met—this time with two little ones in tow. But, in the blink of an eye, they chose to return to their church and meat business. Then, the unthinkable happened. The infamous earthquake hit with ferocious strength, and left their home, business, stability, and life all rubble in its grip. Sachin, Agrata, and their two kids were officially homeless.
They came to Agape for help. In Brian's own words, "Sometimes a couple needs help two or three times, to establish themselves…" And so, with great love, Sachin and Agrata found themselves back at their roots. In another beautiful partnership with Agape ministries, Sachin and Agrata were blessed even more than before. The couple remained with Agape until they were on their feet again after the earthquake. In due time, they had a well and a house built with a room for church, two bedrooms, and a washroom. They now serve faithfully in Nepal, running their own church, bringing more and more people to the knowledge and saving faith of Jesus, the one who can do exceedingly and abundantly more than anyone could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
What is your vision for your ministry, your calling?
Small is Beautiful!
It's not terribly important how big a work we have, but rather how big a work God does and is doing through us.
Tami Asia Calling:
Galatians 6:2 Bear ye ONE ANOTHER'S BURDENS, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:5 For every man shall BEAR HIS OWN BURDEN.
CAR CUP Nepal/ TARA School Nepal/ WARM Nepal
(Who is God? What is true/ real Religion?)
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James 1:27 PURE RELIGION AND UNDEFILED before God and the Father is this, To visit the FATHERLESS AND WIDOWS in their affliction, and to KEEP HIMSELF UNSPOTTED FROM THE WORLD.
Psalms 68:5 A FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS, and A JUDGE OF WIDOWS is God in his holy habitation.
Matthew 10:42 And if anyone gives even A CUP OF COLD WATER to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly NOT LOSE THEIR REWARD."
Psalms 113:6-9 KJV Who HUMBLES himself to BEHOLD the things that are in heaven, and IN THE EARTH! He RAISES UP the POOR out of the DUST, and LIFTS the NEEDY out of the DUNGHILL; That he may SET HIM with PRINCES, even with the PRINCES of HIS PEOPLE. He makes the BARREN WOMAN to keep house, and to be a joyful MOTHER of CHILDREN. Praise ye the Lord.
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Bethesda Bishram Nepal
Hebrews 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his OWN WORKS, as God did from his.
Hebrews 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ,let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from DEAD WORKS, and of faith toward God.
Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ,who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from DEAD WORKS to serve the living God?
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Bethel Ashrm Nepal
2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same COMMIT THOU TO FAITHFUL MEN, who shall be able to TEACH OTHERS ALSO.
Together we do a great work for God
Rev. Brian Reshma Williams
***You can read my post featuring my daughter, Abby's stories of her mission trip to Nepal here: Echoes
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Dragon Slayer, Disciple Maker~ A Preacher Wages War, Wins Souls & Saves Children from Prostitution & Poverty in Nepal (Part 2)
Part 2: Women at Risk, Children at Risk and a Judas—Continuing the Conversation with Reverend Brian Williams and his wife, Ruth, of Agape Missions, Nepal
Brian, where do you currently preach?
I oversee 200 churches, so I find myself travelling to these pulpits in India and Nepal. That brings me to our vision.We see this fleshed out in Bethesda Bishram, Agape's second house in Kathmandu, Nepal, and it serves different functions. Throughout the year, you may find it populated by local pastors attending seminars, short-term missions groups working with Agape, or a family trying to get themselves back on their feet.
Bethesda Bishram serves a different purpose than Bethel Ashrm. It is a house for rest, revival, refreshing and renewal for leaders and their families. It is a place of retreat and fellowship.
Agape recognizes the importance of rest because it allows us to listen to the Lord and His will for our lives, because without retreat, there is no surrender. The purpose is to invest in the leaders of Nepal, so that they may be sustained. It gives them a chance to escape the fishbowl experience, the sense that one is always on display, of public ministry and find refuge, strength, and rest in Christ.
Ruth, did you think when you became a Christian you would become a preacher's wife?
No, but I love the practical teaching style of my husband.
You are a church planter and overseer of churches and the author of five books on Biblical economics. Why is this important? What is your vision?
I have a simple dream. My prayer is that the Holy Spirit will use these Biblical Economics seminars for the glory of Jesus by helping the priestly people of God walk in financial fruitfulness. My prayer is that the kingly royal anointing would be upon them and that they will experience good success in every area of life. They will be the head and not the tail of their community or society, the top and not the bottom of their locality or village.
My prayer is that:
It is high time that the Peter's of today walk out their humble calling with their heads held high and not be frowned upon as old school missionaries. The Bible is never out of date and my desire is that there will be an explosion of the biblical Peter model of volunteer missionaries all around the globe. That they will destroy the fads and gimmicks of false doctrine by continuing a life of volunteerism faithfully.
My prayer is that:
The Priscilla's and Aquila's of today would not be shunted out of modern missions as irrelevant. My prayer is that many couples would turn their homes into churches and their workplaces into pulpits. That they would not accept being called second class workers of the gospel, which they are not. Accepting a salary or making a profit must never be allowed to be frowned upon by modern Constantine's. That they would boldly remain in their holy calling thus defeating the false teachers of today who have demonically labelled them as the, 'half time calling,' people.
My prayer is that:
The Paul's of today would continue to faithfully obey the higher calling of God by walking in financial wisdom as per the season they find themselves in. Many times the people of God in this dual model have walked in financial ignorance and so when crushing financial times have arrived they have left the ministry. I hope these books help multiply these amazing street smart Paul model missionaries who will be salaried or free volunteers as and when the need of the ministry hour demands.
You have a ministry for at risk women, rescuing some and their children from the sex trafficking trade and also a ministry to the sukumbasi (slum/street) children as well as developing leaders through two leadership homes. What is the road that led you to these ministries?
The Agape Mission International was founded on the great Commandment (Matt 22:37) the great Commission, (Mark 16:16) and the great Commitment, (Isaiah 61:1-3). The vision the Master gave me in 1998 was of a river flowing down a mountain to the lowest and the least in society. The hurting the helpless and the broken are whom the love of God and the power of God works best in and through very easily.
James 1:27 "PURE RELIGION AND UNDEFILED before God and the Father is this, To visit the FATHERLESS, (Children at Risk), AND WIDOWS, (Women at Risk), in their affliction…"
That led us to work with children and women at risk and not just orphans and widows.
Can you tell us about your Women at Risk Ministry?
We have 8 projects for women caught in sexual trafficking and exploitation.
WARM (Women At Risk Ministries) Nepal projects below:
1. A Tailoring Shop.
Therefore, those desiring tailoring skills are welcome.
2. A Computer Lab.
Then, those desiring software and hardware skills are welcome.
3. A Language Class.
Those desiring English Language speaking and writing skills are welcome.
4. A Beauty Saloon.
Also, those desiring beauty parlor and fashion sector skills are welcome.
5. A Food Outlet.
For those desiring cooking, baking and chef skills are welcome.
6. An Adult Literacy Center.
And, those desiring pre-school teacher training and educational skills are welcome.
7. A Candle Making unit.
Plus, those desiring scented candle-making and interior decoration skills are welcome.
8. A Handicraft Products workshop.
Finally, those desiring sewing, jewelry and crochet skills are welcome.
What is the process for rescuing and restoring women from the sex-trafficking trade?
We rescue and restore women from cabin restaurants, dance bars and elsewhere.We have intervention programs as well as prevention programs.
Please read more here:
Our training center continues to train more than 50 ladies daily. One girl aged 14 years who was sexually abused in an orphanage was rescued by our team. She is now going to school, and has accepted Christ. Another girl who was married with a child was thrown out of her home after she accepted Christ. She is now taking beautician training amongst us.
From my daughter's accounts from her mission trip to Nepal, and from reading some of the stories on the links at your site, it seems like many women, some with infants, end up in the trafficking trade as a result of their husband's abandoning them.Why is this? How does the culture in Nepal view marriage?
Marriage is viewed very highly in Nepal. The problem is that the men find it very easy to run away from their wives and children. I think it's a manhood issue rather than a marriage issue. Most women remain faithful till the end.
Prostitution and brothels are illegal in Nepal, but trafficking takes place when poor villages girls are falsely lured into better job opportunities. They are tricked and taken to India, the Middle East Muslim majority countries and Kathmandu's dance bars and cabin restaurants, (actually brothel's).
Please read more here:
Some are called Dalit untouchables. What does that mean?
In Hinduism there is a caste system.The low caste, the high caste and all the rest in-between.The low caste people are the untouchable dirty Dalit people. There is a passage in the Rigveda, (Hindu scriptures), which enumerates the four castes in the being of the Heaven-Man called Purusha. The Brahman is called the mouth of Purusha, as having the special privilege as a priest of addressing the gods in prayer. The arms of Purusha became the Rajanya, the prince and soldier who wields the sword and spear. His thighs, the strongest parts of his body, became the agriculturalist and tradesman,the chief support of society, and his feet,the emblem of vigour and activity, became the Sudra or labouring man, (Dalit-Untouchable), on whose toil and industry all ultimately rests.
Can you tell us about your Children at Risk ministry?
We operate two non formal schools in the slums.We also have a street kids soccer and feeding program.The purpose is to serve the poor but also model these ministries for local churches to start their own work amongst the marginalized.
We minister to more than 100 kids on the streets and in the slums daily.We feed them, give them basic education, play music and football with them and tell them Bible stories on a daily basis. More than 50 of these children now attend children's church every week.
We want to educate, empower and equip them. Our hope then is that they become good family people with sustainable jobs.
Please read more here:
What is the craziest situation you've experienced during your ministry that you are free to share?
Every Ministry Has a Judas
by Kayla Strickler
Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God. 2 Corinthians 2:17
Thirteen years ago began Tamasi's story with Agape ministries. Tamasi originally belonged to another ministry in Kathmandu run by a reputable African man named Chibuzor (Nigerian for "God first" or "God leads"). Chibuzor ran a successful ministry in the city, but when he fell in love with a Norwegian woman, he elected to leave the beautiful mountains of Nepal for his soon-to-be wife's homeland. Chibuzor left the ministry he had put so much blood, sweat, and tears into to another African brother. Under this leadership, Tamasi was the ministry manager.
One otherwise still and peaceful night, Chibuzor appeared to Brian in a dream. He bore a message, and through the hazy outline of the dream's frame spoke: "Brian, I don't care about any of the office affairs that may occur—I want you to take care of Tamasi, my manager. Don't let her go. Keep her with you." Chibuzor vanished. Brian's eyes opened.
Only one short week later, Brian's phone rang. It was Tamasi. Through anxious breaths and a crack in her voice, she failed to disguise her worry as slowly the story unfolded. The man who Chibuzor entrusted his ministry to had embezzled everything he could, including money, sensitive documents, and other information from the computer, and had disappeared—never to be seen again. He vanished still $3,000 indebted to the landlord of the rented ministry building, but in his disappearance, the debt now fell on Tamasi. Her plea to Brian was for help, so that she would stay out of jail for a nonpayment that was never meant to be hers.
Brian and Agape ministries stepped in to help. In God's sovereignty and promise that he works all things together for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28), when Brian showed up to help Tamasi with the situation, the landlord instantly recognized his face. "Brother Brian!" he shouted. "It is you!"
The two jovially talked. With a puzzled look on her face, Tamasi watched the curiously joyous interaction. It took a moment for the realization to strike: Brian and the landlord were old football friends. Through his glee, the landlord agreed to loosen the reigns on debt collection and simply told Brian to call him whenever he was ready and able to pay. Tamasi's dilemma and fear of imprisonment were eradicated. But this wasn't over. A hazy picture of Chibuzor flashed across Brian's memory. He remembered the dream he had a mere week ago and knew that he was to do more than just help Tamasi stay out of jail. So, looking at her background and skill set, he offered her a job in Agape's ministry for women at risk.
And so began the long stretch of Tamasi's work with Agape. For quite a few years, the partnership was fluid. But in time, word started getting back to Brian about Tamasi speaking ill of him and the ministry behind his back. (Nepali culture is known to be indirect in a way that fuels gossip, but this particular flame grew like a wildfire whose smoke was extra poisonous.) Soon enough, other team members couldn't ignore the flames. They couldn't ignore the tension in the air. Team members started asserting their opinions that Agape needed to dismiss her from staff, and even Brian agreed. But one thing was stopping him: the memory of Chibuzor speaking to him through a dreamy haze. As Brian remembered Chibuzor's words, he knew what he had to do. The more he prayed about it, the more he remembered both the dream and the story of Judas. In Brian's words, "Jesus still chose Judas. Everyone needs to have a Judas."
And so, even though according to Brian, the last three or four years she was with Agape were "hell on earth," every year at Christmastime Tamasi's salary still increased. She was treated exceedingly well, even when Agape didn't want to and their hearts told them to let her go. Then, out of left field one day, Tamasi unexpectedly left. She explained she was not feeling well; that she needed to stay home and take care of herself. She mentioned her husband and her mother as other reasons. She had been trying to get pregnant; she explained the doctor advised her to rest, and then she may be able to conceive. All seemed like plausible reasons, they thought.
But rotting fish will eventually smell.
Around six months later, all of the Agape students from the women's center inexplicably started attending another institution. The mystery was solved when Brian learned that Tamasi had started her own center, and the drama unfolded tenfold when he rushed to check the records from the Agape program: Tamasi had stolen and deleted them all. Brian had no way to even contact the women who now attended Tamasi's program instead of Agape's. To add exponentially more fuel to the flame, Tamasi had approached one of Agape's biggest financial supporters and slandered the ministry, spreading accusations of corruption. The donor believed Tamasi's lies and began to put his financial support towards Tamasi's ministry instead.
According to Brian, there are many lessons in this story. "She keeps me humble," he says. Even though Brian wishes he could run into her on the street and confront her, it is a choice to love people—it is a choice to not be offended, and stand ground. It is a choice to love a betrayer despite their betrayal. It is a choice to focus on the fact that Tamasi still does something people will benefit from. It is a choice to lean on the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians describing people peddling the word of God for profit. It is a choice to acknowledge that some preach the word with an attitude that is good and some with one that is bad; but what is most important is that the truth still gets preached. It is a choice to look at people like Tamasi and intentionally not to come against them, even when the opponent is outgunned.
Perhaps most people would choose retaliation. Perhaps many would look at Judas and shout about how he should have never been with Jesus in the first place. But Jesus still used Judas, and every ministry will have one. How will you react to your Judas?
What is the religious climate in Nepal? What is the Anti-Conversion Law?
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Nepal is a secular country with some degree of religious freedom. Nepal has gone through dictatorships, civil wars, guerrilla warfare, and earthquakes, which has made the people of Nepal very resilient in good times and bad. Nepal has never been under foreign rule, so it is very welcoming to tourists, but we still must be careful of sharing our faith in a wise way.
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The Anti-Conversion Law bill passed in parliament several years ago and it roughly goes like this.
You cannot force anyone to change their religion.
You cannot bribe anyone with money etc. to change their religion.
You cannot force a person to not become an atheist if he/she wants to.
To this they added last month, (September 2017):
You cannot harass any other religion that is not yours.
This Bill was passed into law by the first female president of Nepal. The funny thing is that Christians and all other religions believe and agree with the bill. As you know none of us in the Christian faith convert anyone or practise the above four points. The Spirit of Christ leads them to the Father.
So it's business as usual…
We are open to get persecuted but not because of our foolishness. Therefore, all our churches and work in the slums and with women offer practical education, job skills and adventure evangelism with local churches, so we will always be okay. Of course the enemy goes around like a prowling lion and we must be alert also.
*To be continued in Part 3: God, Family, ministry. Which is priority?
**Did you read Part 1?
***You can read my post featuring Abby's stories of her mission trip to Nepal here: Echoes
***Please respect the request of the interviewee that neither the link for, nor any content from this article be posted on Facebook. However, please feel to share the link to this post by e-mail and on other platforms. Thank you for your consideration.
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In February this year, we received an invitation to attend a glamorous event in the heart of L.A. where we would have the chance to meet and talk with actors, composers, sportspeople and other celebrities. The team organizing the 2018 GBK Annual Pre-Oscar Celebrity Lounge kindly asked us if it would be possible for us to take part, so that some of the stars could get familiar with the coMra Palm and be able to try it and also own one. The event was planned for March 2-3 in Beverly Hills, on Rodeo Drive at the elegant, three-story St. Supery Winery Tasting Room.
So, Radiant Life Technologies decided to be part of this event. We were very excited about it and got busy with the organization – our representative needed to have the flight ticket and hotel booked and the coMra Palms had to be delivered to the USA on time. All went well and the day came.
The coMra Palm corner was the place where conversations were honest and joyful. The celebrities, like everyone, had their own stories of pain and disease, their questions about how to heal themselves and loved ones, their hopes and interest in a product that could really work. Some of the stars were deeply impressed with the possibilities that the coMra Palm created for people to support their bodies in a gentle and effective way.
The Oscar winner Viola Davis, who was about to present at the 90th Academy Awards on the next day, was there with her daughter. She was really happy to have a coMra Palm to take home. Viola Davis is an acclaimed actress of stage, TV and film, who was nominated several times for Academy Awards, winning one in 2016, and also for Golden Globe awards. She has won many other awards during her outstanding career. We were extremely impressed by her and very glad that now one of our coMra Palms is with her family.
Among the stars who had the opportunity to take a coMra Palm, to use it for healing their pain and other conditions, or just to support their bodies in good health, was the French film composer Alesandre Desplat, who also won an Academy Award for his soundtracks to the films The Grand Budapest Hotel and the Shape of Water. He stopped by our corner, shared a friendly word with our representative and, together with all his awards, he is now the owner of an amazing laser device.
At the event we also had the chance to meet and speak with Brandy Ledford, Carissa Rosario, Anthony Anderson, Doc Rivers, Chad L. Coleman, Jackie Tohn, Red Gerrard, Ruth Connell and many many others you can see in the gallery below. They were able to become familiar with our ideas of how the future of healing looks and now each of them has a coMra Palm to be able to have their own experience of it.
More than 60 coMra Palms found their way to new celebrity owners during this magnificent and very uplifting event, while new friendships were started, healing information was exchanged, and impressions made, which will be kept for a long time. So, this is the story of how coMra Palm went to Hollywood to meet the stars and to become part of their family as they too become part of the global coMra family. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
But all of that would not be possible without our great friend and supporter Lloyd Moore. Great many thanks for that!

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The Traralgon Croquet Club and Morwell's Synthetic Soccer Pitch have been opened
The Traralgon Croquet Club and Latrobe City Sports and Entertainment Stadium Complex have both seen major sporting projects officially opened.
A fully FIFA-accredited synthetic pitch is now open at the Latrobe City Sports and Entertainment Stadium, which will be used by local clubs as well as becoming home to elite pathway clubs such as Gippsland FC.
The project features a 105 metre x 68 metre pitch, removable goals, perimeter pathways, storage areas, player and officials benches, sports lighting for evening play and training and a six-metre high net along Crinigan Road.
The pitch allows for 11-a-side, nine-a-side and seven-a-side soccer matches and can cater for a range of other sports as well.
The upgrades will allow the site to continue attracting and hosting major events including Melbourne Victory A-League pre-season and W-League in-season matches.


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I've acquired a plethora of books in the last few months, more than I can be bothered to list. Considering that I have little to no room for them I'm not quite sure how smart buying them all was, but hey-ho, I'm happy.
I can't visit another country without finding a bookshop and decided well in advance that I had to visit The Last Bookstore while I was in LA. It's an amazing used and new bookshop in downtown LA. I seriously considered trying to live there without them noticing.
It's a mishmash of modern decor, tall bookshelves, quirky art, and records. I didn't know where to focus my attention, the art books or the older classics (which you can see above).
They have a book tunnel, need I say more?
I could have spent all my money in there, but managed to limit myself to six books costing me only $23 – I do so love a used book!
From left to right:
- A Boy Named Phyllis – Frank DeCaro (Memoir)
- The Thirty-Nine Steps – John Buchan (Fiction)
- The God of Small Things – Arundhati Roy (Fiction)
- The Moons of Jupiter – Alice Monro (Short Stories)
- The Secret Life of Bees – Sue Monk Kidd (Fiction)
- Coriolanus – Shakespeare (Play)
I've already finished DeCaro's memoir and The God of Small Things – what shall I read next?


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During the last week or two we have had two cruise ships visit the Port Elizabeth harbour on cruises along the South African coast. Usually the locals have to look at the ships from afar due to strict harbour security (too strict some days if you ask me). I had to do some work quay side for the MSC Symfonia and as I never go anywhere without my camera I took the opportunity to snap this picture.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
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HBR: Can You Be a Great Leader Without Technical Expertise?
As young professionals (YPs) grow in their career, they often land at the crossroads of either continuing in a technical path or progressing to a management role. In 2009, The Way Ahead conducted three surveys among YPs to understand their preference between these two career paths. Approximately two-thirds of the respondents sought to pursue a management role.
In a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, Art Markman, Annabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin and founding director of the program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations, challenges the notion that these are two separate paths.
Citing studies that suggest that the best leaders know a lot about the domain they are leading, Markman argues that technical competence is key to success in management roles.
Read the full article here: Can You Be a Great Leader Without Technical Expertise?
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Winter start times.
Good day Cresta Wheelers,
Please take note that the Sunday Club Ride strart time will be 06:30 for April and 07:00 from May to August. September will be 06:30 and than back to 06:00 for the rest of the summer.
Rubber side down :)
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Need for Speed had its glory days on the PlayStation 2 with titles like Hot Pursuit 2 and Underground 2. Since then, the series hasn't quite reached the heights of yore. This is about to change however with the upcoming self-titled Need for Speed. This game is taking everything that made the series great and distilling it to create one of the best racers of the year.
Before I rode out onto the streets, I had the chance to customize my car. Customizing is something the developers wanted to bring back but at the same time, didn't want to make it too daunting for players. This was a demo build so we weren't given full options of what we could customize, but I was able to change the color of the car, change the tint of the windows, and swap out different tires and hoods. Cars can be fine tuned as well to make them more "grippy" or more "drifty" via a slider. If you really want to, you can micromanage your car to the point where it handles exactly as you want.
After I finished setting up my Porsche, it was time to hit the road (literally). Scattered throughout the map were events that we could drive to and launch. The developers had some of us go to one specific event so that we could race each other along with some NPCs. As soon as the race started it felt like the classic Need for Speed that I remember. This was great since the old games, particularly Underground 2, has a nice balance of arcade and simulation controls. I picked the Porsche because it has good drifting; something that I was able to do nearly effortlessly as I raced.
I noticed that no matter what type of race I participated in, whether it be a traditional one, head to head, or time attack, that there was always the possibility of the cops showing up. Being chased by and evading cops is a series staple so it needed to be introduced into the game. It may make the challenges a bit more difficult, but it adds a certain air of unpredictability that makes the game that much more exciting.
Like most games, you gain experience as you play. Need for Speed gives you experience points for driving fast, drifting, maintaining high speeds, and so on. You gain experience in five different areas (Speed, Style, Build, Crew, and Outlaw) but you do not need to focus on one particular area to gain experience overall. It's set up this way so that players can play how they want and not feel obligated to change their playstyle just to gain XP in one field. The more experience you get, the more things that you can unlock for your car.
The one thing I need to bring up are the game's graphics. When I saw the reveal trailer, I had a very hard time believing the "these are in-game graphics" disclaimer on the bottom of the screen. This generation has had very few "next-gen" looking games but this is definitely one of them. While I was racing, I was too focused on the race to admire the visuals, but whenever a race finished or when I saw others play, I was blown away by what I was looking at. This is going to be one of the best looking racing games of the year for sure.
I've been away from this franchise for a long time but I'm now ready to head back in. The fact that Need for Speed feels like an updated Underground 2 is what makes me the most excited since I absolutely love that game. With that said however, this is its own distinct racer and I think it will give fans of the genre what they've been missing this generation.
Need for Speed will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 3rd.


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Based on the huge success of the first tour, which Pollstar noted as one of the highest grossing co-headline tours of summer 2018, Ben Folds and CAKE are reuniting for a second round of shows.
The co-headline tour stops in Austin on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Austin360 Amphitheater at Circuit of The Americas with special guest Tall Heights.
CAKE's adherence to their original guiding principles has only grown stronger. Originally formed as a somewhat antagonistic answer to grunge, CAKE's democratic processes, defiant self-reliance, and lucid yet ever-inventive music has made them a nation-state unto themselves, with no obvious peers, belonging to no school. In addition to writing, arranging, producing, and performing their own music, they have taught themselves to engineer their recording projects in their own solar-powered studio, which actually generates more power than is needed to run it, causing the building's electrical meter to run in reverse. CAKE's most recent album, Showroom of Compassion, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and was touted as "deadpan brilliance" by the New Yorker. The band is currently in the recording studio working on their ninth album due for release during autumn 2019. In the meantime, CAKE will be releasing a series of 7" vinyl singles, starting with last autumn's protest song, SINKING SHIP.
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.
He's created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His last album was a blend of pop songs and his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra that soared to #1 on both the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts.
For over a decade he's performed with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras, and in 2017 was named as the first ever Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.
In addition to touring, Folds has recently written his first book - A Dream About Lightning Bugs - described as a collection of interrelated essays and anecdotes about art, life, and music. Release is slated for July 2019.
He is also no stranger to television, having been featured for five seasons as a judge on NBC's critically-acclaimed a capella show "The Sing Off," continues to appear in cameo roles on cable and network TV shows, and composes for film and TV.
An avid photographer, Folds is a member of the prestigious Sony Artisans of Imagery, completed an assignment in 2017 as a photo editor for National Geographic, and was recently featured in a mini-documentary by the Kennedy Center's Digital Project on his photographic work.
An outspoken champion for arts education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, in 2016 Ben held the distinction as the only artist to appear at both national political conventions advocating for arts education, has served for over five years as an active member of the distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA), and has been appointed to the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund. He was also recently named Chairman of the Arts Action Fund's ArtsVote2020 national initiative to advocate for a greater commitment to the nation's creative economy through improved public policies for the arts and arts education.


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Primary cilia, thin hair-like structures protruding from the apical surface of most mammalian cells, have gained the attention of many researchers over the past decade. Primary cilia are microtubule-filled sensory organelles that are enclosed within the ciliary membrane. They originate at the cell surface from the mother centriole that becomes the mature basal body. In this review, we will discuss recent literatures on the roles of cilia as sophisticated sensory organelles. With particular emphasis on vascular endothelia and renal epithelia, the mechanosensory role of cilia in sensing fluid shear stress will be discussed. Also highlighted is the ciliary involvement in cell cycle regulation, development, cell signaling and cancer. Finally, primary cilia-related disorders will be briefly described.
This article was originally published in Sensors, volume 9, issue 9, in 2009. DOI: 10.3390/s90907003
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PHOENIX- For the first time in its 162 year history, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has established a corporate presence in the western United States to better serve its policyowners and customers.
The company officially opened its Phoenix, AZ, location today with a special event attended by company, government, and community officials. The 11001 North Black Canyon Highway location houses employees of the company's U.S. Insurance and Retirement businesses, as well as enables the geographic expansion of the company's customer service operations.
MassMutual occupies nearly 60,000 square feet of the office space in the 26-year-old building. The new location diversifies the company's U.S. footprint, allowing for enhanced service to all U.S. policyowners and customers while further mitigating operational risks.
MassMutual plans to employ approximately 400 people at the Phoenix location by the end of 2014. A variety of professional financial services roles will be offered including customer service, sales, operations, underwriting, claims, and technology opportunities.
"This is an exciting time for MassMutual as we continue to grow and rise to the challenge of helping more people secure their future and protect the ones they love," said Michael Fanning, Executive Vice President and head of the company's U.S. Insurance business. "Phoenix is the right location to enable us to provide exemplary service to all financial professionals, policyowners, and customers – regardless of where they live."
The company's U.S. Insurance business includes the development, marketing, distribution, and servicing associated with MassMutual's core whole life insurance product and its comprehensive portfolio of insurance and accumulation products sold in the U.S. It also includes the technology, compliance, and finance functions associated with those products, which include life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care, and annuities.
MassMutual's Retirement Services business will build on an existing Phoenix team acquired through the company's recent purchase of The Hartford's Retirement Plans business. The Hartford Retirement Plans business had a team of 70 employees in the area before the acquisition closed on Jan. 1, 2013.
"The beauty of this transition is that we already have established relationships and expertise in the Phoenix area," said Elaine Sarsynski, Executive Vice President and head of the company's Retirement Services business. "Our move to this facility and the integration of additional MassMutual business lines in Phoenix has been a major undertaking, and it would not have been possible without the help and cooperation of numerous people – from public officials to employees to contractors – who worked hard to help us meet our business needs."
MassMutual's Retirement Services business offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
In addition to the corporate presence in Phoenix, MassMutual has long served the greater Phoenix area locally with MassMutual Arizona, one of its 82 agencies across the country. The Scottsdale field office, run by General Agent Jeff Dollarhide, has helped to financially protect more than 25,000 clientslocated throughout Arizona and parts of New Mexico since 1953.
In order to provide additional support to the community in 2010, MassMutual opened another office in Scottsdale – Integrated Financial Strategies – run by General Agent Vlasta Duffy.
Both general agencies are active in their communities, supporting organizations like Junior Achievement and working with area non-profits to offer MassMutual's Lifebridge program, a free term-life insurance program for eligible families designed to help protect children's educational aspirations. MassMutual will be the title sponsor for the 2013 Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge in the greater Phoenix area, an event that brings financial literacy and life skills to thousands of young people across the region.
"MassMutual is excited to build upon these relationships with the community and contribute to the well-being of Phoenix citizens going forward," said Michele White, Vice President of Client Services and site lead for MassMutual's U.S. Insurance business in Phoenix.
In addition to its Phoenix move, MassMutual is also in the midst of an over $80 million construction and renovation plan at its Springfield, Mass., headquarters and Enfield, Conn., location, reaffirming its commitment to economic growth and development in those regions. That project is expected to be completed by 2014.
For more information, visit https://www.massmutual.com/ or find MassMutual on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+.


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NEWARK, N.J. — Panasonic, a manufacturer of a wide range of video, audio and computing products, announced the launch of the Toughpad FZ-B2, a rugged seven-inch tablet powered by Android for field-based workforces. With durability, power and a range of configurability options — at a price within reach of any business — the Toughpad FZ-B2 is targeted for field service, inspections, reporting or as an upgrade from clipboards and pen-and-paper processes.
Running the Android 4.4 operating system and powered by a quad-core Intel Celeron processor, the Toughpad FZ-B2 offers exclusive features not available on any consumer-grade tablet. These include enhanced enterprise features; a quick-charging, user-replaceable full-shift battery with optional bridge battery and high-capacity battery; a five-point capacitive multitouch screen that works even when the user is wearing gloves, as well as with a fine tip stylus pen; and a wide range of configuration options to allow organizations to customize the tablet for their workforces.
With its rugged, MIL-STD-810G sealed IP65 dust and water-resistant design, the lightweight Toughpad FZ-B2 is built for long-lasting durability even when regularly used in harsh environments. Like Panasonic's entire range of enterprise-grade mobile computers, it is designed for longer life cycle management and for smooth deployments and ongoing support, providing a lower total cost of ownership.
"Android tablets are becoming an increasingly attractive option in the enterprise, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses. However, many of the tablets available on the market today are simply too unreliable and flimsy for businesses looking for a smart, dependable long-term investment," said Dan Diliberti, senior product development for tablet and payment systems at Panasonic System Communications Company. "The Toughpad FZ-B2 is built to many of the same specifications as our best-selling 7-inch Windows-powered Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet, assuring customers they can take advantage of the benefits of the Android platform without sacrificing on durability and enterprise-grade features."
Toughpad FZ-B2: Key Specifications
• Tested to meet MIL-STD-810G specifications for drops (up to five feet, shock, vibration, altitude, humidity and extreme temperatures. IP65 fully sealed fanless design
• Portability: 1.2 lbs., 0.71-inches thin (standard configuration)
• Display: Seven-inch daylight-readable, anti-reflective WXGA (1280×800) LCD with wide viewing angles and strengthened glass
• Processor: Intel Celeron N2930 Processor (2 MB Cache, Quad-core 1.83 GHz up to 2.16 GHz)
• Operating System: Android 4.4
• Storage and Memory: 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC storage
• Battery: Approx. 7 hours operating time (user-replaceable), charging to full capacity in approx. 2.5 hours when powered off. Optional bridge battery, enabling users to switch out batteries without powering down the device, and optional high capacity battery (14 hours) available
• Input: five-point capacitive glove-enabled multi-touch screen that works with a stylus pen
• Camera: 5MP rear camera with auto focus and LED light; 720P built-in front camera with dual mics
• Connectivity: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7260 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v4.0 (Class 1), USB 3.0, micro SDHC card slot, docking connector, and optional dual high-gain antenna pass-through. The Toughpad FZ-B2 offers optional 4G LTE embedded wireless broadband with satellite GPS
• Available Configuration Options: Barcode reader, Ethernet, half-insertable SmartCard reader, Magnetic Stripe reader
• Accessories: The Toughpad FZ-B2 is compatible with a variety of accessories available now for the Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet, including hand and shoulder straps, holsters, vehicle and desktop cradle, cases, keyboards, charging solutions and mobile printers.
The Toughpad FZ-B2 will be available February 2015 at a list price of $1,299.


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The 121-year-old Marble Bar at Hilton Sydney, known for its oversized mahogany bars, original Edwardian paintings and over 100 tonnes of the world's finest marble has been given a refresh on the food and beverage front.
"Marble Bar truly is one of Sydney's finest and most unique venues. We're excited about the new direction that the bar is taking and are proud to offer an elegant space that is teamed with excellent service and an enviable food and beverage offering," said Hilton Sydney Hotel Manager, Felix Busch.
The crafted cocktail list pays homage to all of the quintessential favorites, from a perfectly balanced Martini to a refreshing Mint Julep.
Following suit, the menu has also raised the bar, offering a stylish selection of savory treats, from house-marinated olives to a mozzarella and parmesan arancini with preserved lemon mayonnaise.


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Are water and sanitation policies in India gender responsive?
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Is gender taken into consideration when budgeting, planning and implementing water and sanitation policies in India?
The paper "Gender Responsive Budget Analysis in Water and Sanitation: A Study of Two Resettlement Colonies (Jhuggi Jhopri Clusters) in Delhi" presented by Gyana Ranjan Panda (Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability) at the GDN 13th Annual Conference is an attempt to study the Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in the field of urban water and sanitation in Delhi region, with a focus on two resettlement colonies (Bawana and Bhalaswa) as primary areas of inquiry. The paper aims to ascertain the hypothesis that budgeting and planning significantly and disproportionately impact the lives of women and girls.
The study finds that various policies and schemes pertaining to urban water and sanitation in India can be categorised as 'gender blind' since these do not recognise the gender-based disadvantages in accessing safe water supply and sanitation, sewerage and drainage. The paper also confirms that the overall budgetary allocation for water and sanitation in the resettlement colonies and for Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters (slums) is grossly inadequate and in sync with neither the needs nor the effective level of service delivery. Confusion and lack of effective collaboration and consultation among various implementing agencies remain part of the problem.
The paper ends with a few recommendations, among which: recognising water and sanitation as an important sector in Gender Budgeting discourse in India; prioritizing water and sanitation in slums through local development funds; and mainstream concerns of slums' people in slums planning, budgeting and delivery of services.


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Managing Your Auto Loan Portfolio Risk
How Much of Your Auto Loan Portfolio is Underwater?
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"None at My Credit Union"
Are you sure about that? It's always difficult to see the potential problems when times are good. And for many credit unions, auto lending has been at or near record levels for the past few years.
Employment is up, interest rates, which has risen slightly, are still well below historical norms. Gas prices are low, and life is good in credit union land. But lurking under those warm rays of sunshine are warning signs.
Predict the Worst to Get the Best Results
Admit it, it's been pretty easy to acquire loans in this economic environment. However, what if there is a downturn? No one could have predicted the intensity and duration of the Great Recession and its affect on both lenders and borrowers. Sure, policies have changed, become more conservative, but have they evolved to stand up to this new threat to your portfolio?
What Appears to Be, Isn't
Basically 100% LTV isn't really 100% LTV all of the time. Depreciation is up. A lot. Average loan term durations are on the rise. GAP claims increased by an unprecedented 50% in just the past year. Seeing the pattern?
This white paper references reports and studies on the many changes affecting the industry, how they may be adversely affecting your portfolio, and recommendations which can protect your borrowers and your credit union.
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An aspiring Manager, who wanted to set up his own business, examined the different ways to start his own business.
The solution he original favored was a managed account structure, as he needed a solution with a fast time-to-market as well as low costs. Especially since he wanted to set up his asset management business from scratch.
At second glance, however, he found a lot of disadvantages: on the one hand, this account structure was only suitable for a very small number of clients. On the other hand, onboarding was very complicated as he would always need a proxy. MIFID 2 and the new reporting requirement posed another problem because it would create a potential administrative nightmare for the manager and could be very time consuming. Worse yet, with a managed account structure, he would not have been able to produce a proven track record over time.
Solution with iMaps
When he approached us to learn more about the alternative structure we offered – the ETI Solution – he was quickly convinced of the benefits. The ETI is a publicly traded security and can be purchased by the client's broker via DVP or on the stock exchange. This setup is suitable for many new customers and the ETIs can be offered publicly with a minimum investment of € 1,000 or through private placement.
Upon request, we will prepare the yearly PRIIPS required for distribution to private customers. This means that the manager is deprived of the entire administrative nightmare. Since the ETI is a certified structure, the manager can build up a proven track record. Now, with iMaps ETIs, the manager has a very competitive and cost-effective solution and can focus on managing and selling his product.


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Latin classroom, 3D film, general display and educational facilities. Lecture room seats 120 maximum.
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Former railway line open to walkers. Excellent views of the South Tyne Valley. The trail includes the spectacular Lambley Viaduct. Interpretation displays and seats.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Illustration Friday: Twirl
I'm busily working on a project I can't post about yet, so for this week's Illustration Friday I'm re-posting a sketch from my 2012 Sketchbook Project book:
To get home, you must first twirl the Ferris wheel until your house is at the bottom.
To get home, you must first twirl the Ferris wheel until your house is at the bottom.
Friday, January 6, 2012
I seem to be neglecting the blog these days. Sorry, folks. I've been concentrating my creative energy and time on writing my latest middle grade novel and learning Adobe Illustrator (using Classroom in a Book). I still sketch a bit in the evenings, however. Nothing geared toward any particular project at this point--just whatever comes out of the pencil. Here's a taste:
A cold turn in the weather had me drawing kids in winter wear. Today the weather has turned again, and I'm thinking perhaps I should redraw these guys in shirtsleeves.
I've decided not to sign up for the Sketchbook Project this year. I've done the project for the last two years. I got a lot out of the process, but I don't think I need their challenge anymore. Also, I'm not interested in the new printed book they're introducing this year. I intend to keep taking frequent pencil-dives into my sketchbook, but on my own, and loosely, without a unifying theme or structure. Involvement in this wonderful community of illustrating bloggers is sufficient stimulus to keep me drawing regularly.
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Snow sports in Lesotho
Text and photographs by Lisa Johnston
Source: This article was taken from the May 2011 issue of Getaway
If you want to feel as if you're skiing in Europe, but without the maxed credit card, give skiing at Africa's own winter wonderland a try. Lisa Johnston snow ploughed the slopes at Afriski in Lesotho.
The zigzagging mountain pass through Lesotho's lunar landscape from the Caledonspoort Border Post to Afriski Mountain Lodge mimics the side-to-side sashay of a pro skier. As the twists and loops increase in their ferocity, it might not be comfortable for first-timers to dwell on the knowledge, 'What goes up, must come down.'
In truth, the other-worldly presence of a European-style ski lodge nestled among the Maloti Mountains' broad back means that anyone with a will to learn can quickly get past the wobbly-kneed snow plough and experience the exhilaration of snow sports in the heart of Southern Africa.
Even when the temperatures heat up towards the end of winter and there's little evidence of natural snow, machines spray the white stuff, crisp and cold and ready for action.
On weekends, skater-punk music thumps from subwoofers while brightly clad skiers and snowboarders accentuate the party atmosphere as they whoosh down varying degrees of slope. Fashion is a Liquorice Allsorts of brands and styles, from T-shirts and jeans in sizes ranging from baby to full-bellied adult to designer ski-suits and sunglasses.
Afriski is a popular option for people who are keen to try a skiing holiday without blowing their savings in Europe. However, you'll also find plenty of experienced skiers showing off forward- and back-flips on the ramps.
First-timers have to take at least one four-hour lesson and pass an assessment on the beginners' slopes before being allowed onto the main slope. It's not as difficult as it may sound. An instructor takes you through the motions of getting comfortable on the snow in clunky boots designed for minimal mobility and clipping in and out of your skis. Then you learn how to stop, get up after a fall and turn.
Once you've mastered how to stay upright, zigzag from side to side and, most importantly, stay out of the way of the big guns tearing down the slope at whirlwind speeds, you're good to go. After the wobbly-leg phase is over and you can exercise a modicum of control, skiing is awesome fun and it's amazing how quickly your bravery builds. At this stage, it's important to ignore the whippersnappers in their mini skis and apparel. Their slick moves and antics on the ramps are just showing off. Plus, they've got a shorter fall than adults.
By the time you've worked midway up the slope and allowed yourself to head downhill full-tilt, it's only fair to raise your arms to the crisp blue sky and let out a whoop-whoop – 'Watch out Austria, here I come!'
Tips for beginners
- Dress in layers which you can add or remove as you need – it can get warm during the day, but once you're wet and whizzing down the slopes, you'll quickly cool down.
- Wear waterproof gloves; they're useful when catching the rope lift on the intermediate slope and will keep your hands dry. And remember to pack on the sunscreen as the intensity of UV rays doubles as they reflect off the snow.
- Don't wear bulky items or scarves that can get in the way when skiing or catching the lift.
- Don't give up after one try – the sport becomes more fun the more you practise and a few tumbles are an inevitable part of the experience.
- Consider visiting outside the winter school break when the slopes are less crowded and there's more space to make mistakes.
- Pace yourself – as with any new sport, you'll be using different muscles, so take breaks and relax. It will lead to more time on the slopes in the long run.
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ÉTATS-UNIS :: 55 Years Later : If W.E.B Du Bois Was Brought Back to Life :: UNITED STATES
Blessed is she, the woman who gave birth to William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, on a blessed day of February 1868 somewhere in the USA. She gave life to a man dedicated to fight for great issues, the prior being the fight for the achievement of freedom and justice for the good of mankind. W.E.B Du Bois is remenbered as one of the most charismatic spokesperson in the history of civil rights activists. A major topic of his legacy is the theory of double consciousness of the Black race in America, developed in one of his most famous works "The Souls of Black Folk". A collection of essays in which he advocated both for the full intergration in the US society of the then "Negroes" – he often prefered this word to its other synomyms – and their unwavering awareness of their African origins. He ultimately overtook the ideology of his arch rival, Marcus Gavey, who favoured a large-scale return of the blacks from America to Africa, where they would have enhanced the administration of their lands of origin, which were by the time ruled by European colonizers.
Du Bois had another vision for Africa. He is one of the first thinkers of Pan-Africanism. He personnally co-organized or attended each of the five international congresses that were dedicated to Pan-Africanism in his lifetime; in one of them, he met another great campaigner of the cause, President Kwame Nkrumah. Still, Du Bois is considered by African intellectuals as one the precursors of the Negritude, and undoubtly an inspirer of the "Black an Proud" attitude ("I believe in the Negro Race; in the beauty of its genius, the sweetness of its soul, and its strength in that meekness which shall yet inherit this turbulent earth. I believe in pride of race…"). Du Bois is also acknowledged to have defended the idea of a Black civilization in ancient Egypt, as a prelude to the work of Cheikh Anta Diop.
One can not end such gigantic battles in a single life, be it as long and productive as that of W.E.B Du Bois (died at age 95 in Ghana on August 27, 1963). The great man did his best. The struggle continues. There is no doubt America has evolved considerably in terms of civil rights; racial segregation, pogroms, the law against interracial marriages, the inaccessibility of blacks to certain decision-making positions, it is relatively today news from ancient times, meanwhile there are still every day in America cases of racist excesses, among others, some white policemen who are on a hair trigger. In Africa, the golden age of Pan-Africanism advocated by Du Bois remains a utopian dream. African leaders seem to wallow in the borders left by Western colonizers, to the detriment of the people, who are often divided between various countries, resulting in endless separatist guerrillas.
If W.E.B Du Bois was brought back to life today, he would not be idle, for sure. Fifty-five years after his death, his books, his literature, his writings, his thoughts and opinions continue to ring like injunctions in the mind of modern man. As long as there are humans on earth, the struggle for freedom and justice will still be a current problem. Some issues that preoccupied Du Bois in his day might now be considered obsolete; that no, in fact, for the most part, they only wore a new suit.
Here are some recent tributes to our hero of justice and freedom: On August 13, 2018, the US Communist Party made a commemorative declaration entitled "Celebrating W.E.B Du Bois" (Du Bois had joined the Communist Party in the last few years of his life); On August 15, 2018, a new school named "W.E.B. Du Bois Academy" opened in Louisville, Kentucky, USA; On March 26, 2018, William Edward
Burghardt Du Bois was honored on the African soil with the "Grand Prix de la Mémoire", it was on the occasion of the awards ceremony of the last edition of the Grand Prix of Literary Associations.
Inspired by Morgane Oko's article "W.E.B. Du Bois : 55 ans après le combat continue"


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WL Toy V202 Scorpion 4CH RC Quadcopter
Today we will introduce the up-to-date WL Toys Quadcopter, it looks like a scorpion, and it's model is V202.
The WL Toys has many famous RC toys such as V911, V929 and V949. They are cheap in price but with the well quality compare with the similar price product. Unlike the Walkera QR scorpion (Y6 multicopter), V202 is a quadcopter structure with tiny size. Compare to the last two WL quadcopter, the size is only a half. 8.5 x 8.5 compare with 19 x 19, it's only a tiny size.
Just like most of others micro quadcopter, V202 has a very simple structure, four legs that can easily replace as the connection to main board is using plug design (not soldering directly). Below main board is the back bone of V202 holding four legs and battery, simply structure but well balanced.
How about the flying experience? As WL toys transmitter has the feature of fast changing stick movement radio, by pressing the left top button, there are the percentage number, the higher percentage have higher sensitivity. When the percentage is 100%, the screen light will change the color to orange. This percentage can use to satisfy the different play level of us. More experienced player use the higher percentage.
The orange color screen has another usage, at this stage the percentage is 100%, when you push the aileron and elevator to maximum, V202 will automatically roll to the corresponding direction. This rolling action is very wonderful since you can see the quadcopter rise a little bit before rolling. It decreases the high drop after rolling.
The combo set has two batteries so you don't need to waste a long time to wait for the charging process. The four propellers stand by in case accident occur, but be care the direction of propeller. Quick buy it now from RC-FEVER.


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Boys To Men
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I didn't see it coming.
Twenty-two and a half years ago, I gave birth to my 6 lb 11 oz baby boy on New Year's Day, via C-section, because he was completely upside down and sideways with his tiny feet up beside his even tinier ears. They handed me this little bundle nicknamed 'Little Man' and I didn't see it coming.
From day one, this Little Man deeply and permanently wove his way into my life and my heart. The many nights spent playing, because he preferred sleeping during the day. The countless hours swinging him on a rope over a giant pit of foam at Mommy & Me tumbling classes, or sitting in a chair every Saturday at Tae Kwon Do watching him diligently work, and then cheering through tears when 7 years later, he turned and grinned at me with the Black Belt wrapped around his waist. I still didn't see it coming.
This charming young man, whose quick wit and sense of humor will either win you over...or piss you off. It seemed to have the adverse effect on his elementary school art teacher, his high school music teacher, and the National Honor Society at large. Wow. Really didn't see that coming.
But I'm enamored with him. This boy who always kept me guessing.
One minute he was making (terrifying) candid videos of our family;
the next, he was talking complicated Engineering lingo with his dad.
One minute he was juggling flaming torches and blowing fire across the top of his car in the driveway;
the next, he was preparing and cooking our Thanksgiving turkey.
One minute he was complaining about what I'm making for dinner;
the next, he was crawling into bed beside me to sleep while I did my bible study.
One minute he was chasing me with my home electrodes threatening to put them on my chest to "see what happens";
the next, he was driving to pick me up when I was running on our back country roads alone, because he got worried about me.
One minute he was sitting on the tiny chair surrounded by pictures of Mickey Mouse trying to convince me that a 19 year old shouldn't still be going to the Pediatrician;
the next, he was rummaging through the lollipop basket at the check-out counter complaining that I didn't intervene during " that violent throat swab."
One minute he was instructing me not to say anything while he negotiated the purchase of his new car at the dealership;
the next, he was tossing me the keys so I could drive it to the nearest empty parking lot and teach him how to drive a stick shift.
One minute our softball coach was threatening to separate us in the outfield, because we wouldn't stop bickering;
the next, he was threatening to separate us if we didn't stop laughing. Nothing bonds us together like seeing a batter get nailed with a pitch. Oh, snap! He didn't see that coming!
One minute I was driving him home from church youth group;
the next, he was saying, "There's this girl. Her name is Barbara…"
Then I started to see it coming.
Three and a half years ago, my son moved out of our house and got married. While it's the natural course of life that God intended, and I'm eternally grateful for the 20 years I had him home with me, it was heartbreaking nonetheless. Not only for me, but for our youngest daughter, who couldn't imagine life without her big brother in the bedroom right beside hers.
One minute he was teasing her in the kitchen;
the next, they were crying together as he cradled her on the top bunk in her room, and then used a black sharpie to draw a promise to each other above her door.
She just didn't see it coming.
One minute, I was silently sobbing alone in my bedroom;
the next, I was being hugged by my future daughter-in-law, as she whispered in my ear, "If it matters, I've never seen a son love his mom so much."
Oh, my sweet Barbara. It mattered.
Fast forward to now.
We celebrated Father's Day this past weekend. My husband's 23rd, my son's 3rd, and my son-in-law's 2nd year of wearing the precious titles of "Dad, Papa, and Daddy."
If I could pass on just one piece of advice to parents everywhere, it would be this:
Enjoy each minute of the adventures you have with your family at every stage, and keep your eyes open…because some of the best moments in life, you might never see coming.


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Huntington Gate! This large Top Floor condo with mountain views is sure to impress with it's oversized rooms and fabulous layout. Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this building has undergone many updates such as -BUILDING ENVELOPE in 2001, ROOF & BOILER in 2013 & gas fireplaces in 2010. The unit only shares one common wall in it's living space & features laminate throughout, an updated 4pc 'cheater' bath and an updated kitchen with skylight and newer; counters, backsplash & appliances. Bonus, this home has 2 large in-suite storage rooms. Additional parking may be available. Ready to move-in and enjoy, this is not your typical box condo! 2 pets allowed (<21" @ shoulder).
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For 42 years, the 5 Series Sedan has provided the perfect balance of elegant luxury, classic style, and of course, sporty performance. With the addition of the unique Gran Turismo, both body styles offer intelligent appointments, outstanding comfort, and exceptionally handsome looks perfect for the discerning driver.Search
The future is now the present. We're living it. And these revolutionary vehicles? They're real and you can actually drive them. More specifically, you can experience 420 lb-ft of thrilling torque in the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 and launch from 0 to 30 mph in 3.5 seconds in one of the fastest BMWs off the line, the all-electric BMW i3. This is pure BMW performance coupled with BMW's innovative eDrive technology.The future is now the present. We're living it. And these revolutionary vehicles? They're real and you can actually drive them. More specifically, you can experience 420 lb-ft of thrilling torque in the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 and launch from 0 to 30 mph in 3.5 seconds in one of the fastest BMWs off the line, the all-electric BMW i3. This is pure BMW performance coupled with BMW's innovative eDrive technology.Learn More VIEW INVENTORY
Welcome to Herrin-Gear BMW
Herrin-Gear BMW is proud to be your Jackson, Clinton, and Ridgeland BMW dealership. If you've been asking yourself where you can find a BMW dealer near me, look no further. While our sales and service professionals may have specific hours, always keep in mind that our website is available 24 hours a day, so you're able to find exactly what you're looking for.
Schedule that next appointment with our service team, fill out our finance application, and browse the inventory for what may become your next BMW.
New and Pre-Owned BMW Models Available
Searching for a new BMW model? This is an exciting time for the brand, with the sleek and elegant 5 Series still making its impact decades later. There's the 3 Series, a smaller sedan with personality. You'll see the spacious SUVs known as the X3 and X5. Of course, there's always the sporty Z4 when you want to put the top down and enjoy the fresh air.
Our knowledgeable staff will work with you to put you behind the wheel of the car you want. Browse our online inventory, request more information, or set up a test drive with one of our sales associates. Each used vehicle on the lot has undergone a thorough inspection to ensure its quality. For more information about a pre-owned BMW, visit the dealership today.
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Click on over to our Herrin-Gear BMW financing page to get pre-approved today. Fill out the finance application on our website and we'll be in touch to discuss the results. A loan may be the best option for your lifestyle, but it's also possible a lease could work, too.
The staff in our financing department will help put you in the car you want at a price that's affordable. Have any questions for our financing team? They'll be happy to provide an answer.
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Our state-of-the-art service department will ensure the BMW you leave the lot with is taken care of for years to come. If you choose to buy a new BMW, you're making an important investment. The BMW Maintenance Program will cover factory-recommended maintenance and certain items requiring replacement for up to four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
You can also purchase an upgrade for an additional two years or 50,000 miles, which extends maintenance coverage. When it comes to oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and battery replacement, we'll work efficiently and return your car to the road as soon as possible.
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We look forward to seeing Jackson, Clinton, and Ridgeland drivers here at our BMW showroom. Our sales team will be there to help you find that next car. Our financing team can help make that dream a reality. Meanwhile, our service team will be there to take care of your car for years to come.
The team at Herrin-Gear BMW is here to provide the best possible dealership experience, each and every day.