{"id":12064,"date":"2020-05-14T11:02:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T10:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?page_id=12064"},"modified":"2023-10-24T20:07:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T19:07:51","slug":"ourmissioncontinues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/ourmissioncontinues\/","title":{"rendered":"Our mission continues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-light-color has-text-color has-md-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The global COVID-19 pandemic is having a big impact on our fellowship, how we do our ministry and the context we\u2019re working in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many universities are moving their teaching online, but for countries with fewer resources and less reliable internet, this isn\u2019t possible. Some international students have suddenly found themselves stuck and isolated far from home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student initiative has reached a level of creativity previously unimaginable. Many are meeting online to do evangelistic events, study the Bible and pray together. From huge online prayer gatherings in Asia to record numbers of students coming to Christ in New York, God is truly, surely at work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this page find out how IFES is responding to the pandemic as well as resources and stories to inspire you as we continue in mission together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-calltoactiongrid alignwide\">\n<section id=\"calltoactiongrid-block-block_7b0eeb497302c95c2ffd73702e30df9e\" class=\"alignwide calltoaction--grid custom-post-list list--custom\">\n    <ul class='post-list items--3 flex flex--wrap flex--center-x no-style'>\n                <li class=\"post__item flex flex--column\">\n              <article>\n                  <figure class=\"image--absolute--center image--absolute--mask image--absolute--aspect-ratio aspect-ratio--4-3\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Covid-19-300x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Covid-19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Covid-19-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Covid-19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Covid-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                  <\/figure>\n                  <div class=\"ctagrid__content flex flex--column flex--end\">\n                      <header class=\"ctagrid__header flex flex--center aspect-ratio--4-3\">\n                          <h2 class=\"h1 flex flex--column flex--center\">Response<\/h2>\n                      <\/header>\n                      <p class=\"text--center\">Resources and stories responding to COVID-19.<\/p>\n                       \n<div class=\"align--center\">\n    <a id=\"calltoactiongrid-block-block_7b0eeb497302c95c2ffd73702e30df9e\" target=\"\" href=\"#response\" class=\"grid-cta__button btn btn--world-student-day\">\n        <span>\n        Find out more        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/article>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"post__item flex flex--column\">\n              <article>\n                  <figure class=\"image--absolute--center image--absolute--mask image--absolute--aspect-ratio aspect-ratio--4-3\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2020-05-13-a\u0300-16.57.09-300x156.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2020-05-13-a\u0300-16.57.09-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2020-05-13-a\u0300-16.57.09-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Capture-d\u2019e\u0301cran-2020-05-13-a\u0300-16.57.09.png 955w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                  <\/figure>\n                  <div class=\"ctagrid__content flex flex--column flex--end\">\n                      <header class=\"ctagrid__header flex flex--center aspect-ratio--4-3\">\n                          <h2 class=\"h1 flex flex--column flex--center\">Mission<\/h2>\n                      <\/header>\n                      <p class=\"text--center\">Stories, ideas and inspiration from around the world to continue in mission.<\/p>\n                       \n<div class=\"align--center\">\n    <a id=\"calltoactiongrid-block-block_7b0eeb497302c95c2ffd73702e30df9e\" target=\"\" href=\"#watch\" class=\"grid-cta__button btn btn--world-student-day\">\n        <span>\n        Watch now        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/article>\n          <\/li>\n                <li class=\"post__item flex flex--column\">\n              <article>\n                  <figure class=\"image--absolute--center image--absolute--mask image--absolute--aspect-ratio aspect-ratio--4-3\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/19967251486_7e7729af5c_o-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/19967251486_7e7729af5c_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/19967251486_7e7729af5c_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/19967251486_7e7729af5c_o.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                  <\/figure>\n                  <div class=\"ctagrid__content flex flex--column flex--end\">\n                      <header class=\"ctagrid__header flex flex--center aspect-ratio--4-3\">\n                          <h2 class=\"h1 flex flex--column flex--center\">Support IFES<\/h2>\n                      <\/header>\n                      <p class=\"text--center\">Students still need to hear about Jesus. Be a part of our mission by giving to support IFES ministry today.<\/p>\n                       \n<div class=\"align--center\">\n    <a id=\"calltoactiongrid-block-block_7b0eeb497302c95c2ffd73702e30df9e\" target=\"\" href=\"#give\" class=\"grid-cta__button btn btn--world-student-day\">\n        <span>\n        Give now        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/article>\n          <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Top Tips for Moving your Ministry Online<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cf70e9cfd6972ba7167383423c49f248\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make your online Bible study great\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X9rONwx5Ghg?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">You can do an<strong> online Bible Study! <\/strong>Just because you\u2019ve moved<strong> ministry online<\/strong> doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a great Bible study. After months of doing ministry online, here are <strong>5 top tips<\/strong> that IFES students and leaders around the world are using to make their <strong>online Bible study great<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 ideas for online outreach\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HMWtOTIa6XQ?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">You can start <strong>online evangelism events!<\/strong> Online outreach seems difficult, but with a little <strong>creativity<\/strong>, you can use the internet to start <strong>meaningful conversations<\/strong> with your friends! In this video, IFES students and staff share their best ideas for creating <strong>online evangelism events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\" id=\"pray\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong>Responding in Prayer<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prayer is an expression of our&nbsp;community,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is central to all we do. In times of uncertainty we feel our need to turn to God&nbsp;all the more. We are thrilled to see students respond creatively to the demands of the current situation, but&nbsp;it is clear that there&nbsp;is nothing we alone can do that will allow us to gain control over the events of our world. But we are certain that when we pray, God listens. This humbling fact brings us to our knees, pursuing God in prayer together as a fellowship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200327-Student-Zoom-calls-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200327-Student-Zoom-calls-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200327-Student-Zoom-calls-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200327-Student-Zoom-calls-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/200327-Student-Zoom-calls.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Day of Prayer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On&nbsp;<strong>Friday 22 May<\/strong>&nbsp;we were thrilled to see students, staff and supporters from around the world unite for a Global Day of Prayer. We gathered on video calls over the course of the day to pray for IFES ministry and to hear how students and staff are continuing the mission. This day was a powerful expression of the unity we enjoy as a fellowship, and the importance of keeping prayer at the centre of all we do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/wsd\/\"><strong>World Student Day 2022&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please plan to join us for our next global opportunity to pray, on&nbsp;<strong>Friday 12 October<\/strong> <strong>2022<\/strong>, for&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wsd\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Student Day<\/a>, our annual day of prayer for IFES student ministry. This event enables us to celebrate all that God continues to do through IFES, and pray for the needs and opportunities of the upcoming year. Especially at this time, this is an important opportunity to pray for the changing context of the university. We hope you will join us as we gather to intercede for universities around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IFES World Student Day 2023 \u00b7 The Lord\u2019s Prayer\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IahElD6AxHs?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesbutton aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"aligncenter\">\n    <a id=\"btn-block_082e7e9a6dafc5d0100b66918267ef1a\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/wsd\/\" class=\"btn btn--world-student-day\">\n        <span>\n        World  Student Day        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull no-padding-bottom no-padding-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull no-padding-bottom no-padding-top\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-cover alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10756\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/191231-Jamil.jpg\" style=\"object-position:22% 39%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"22% 39%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/191231-Jamil.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/191231-Jamil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/191231-Jamil-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/191231-Jamil-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This virus is very contagious. So is panic, fear, anxiety, discouragement. But also calm, peace, trust, grace, love, and kindness. We must choose wisely what we want to spread around us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jamil \u00b7 IFES Acting General Secretary<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\" id=\"watch\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\">Our mission Continues<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cf70e9cfd6972ba7167383423c49f248\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IFES Our Mission Continues\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PL-m4j5a97yT56sLWJoKygIvjVNYUr7WT4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grieving Together \u00b7 Jamil\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CTGXH0wlPwU?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grieving\u00a0together<br>Jamil\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IFES Acting General Secretary, Jamil acknowledges the grief felt around the world by students affected by COVID-19. He encourages the IFES community to press on in solidarity and reminds us of our unity in Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Peace Despite Suffering - Mahima Khaling Rai\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iHLizTzTtqM?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peace despite suffering<br>Mahima\u202fKhaling\u202fRai<strong>\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With unstable internet, stranded citizens, and closed businesses, the pandemic has brought about much suffering in Nepal. However, volunteer staff member, Mahima&nbsp;Khaling&nbsp;Rai sends a&nbsp;word of encouragement to the IFES community to find joy in the knowledge that Jesus has taken away our ultimate suffering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shake This Continent - Sarah Breuel\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FxFwTeF8z64?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shake this\u202fcontinent<br>Sarah&nbsp;Breuel\u202f<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is the pandemic a good opportunity to pray? Sarah Breuel of IFES Europe shares about how a prayer movement of students is asking God to \u201cshake this continent.\u201d Find out how these students are encouraging each other through online prayer meetings and&nbsp;get&nbsp;ideas&nbsp;on&nbsp;how to plan your own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"God At Work In The Quarantine \u00b7 InterVarsity USA\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E64wbsA8RaU?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">God at work in the quarantine<br>InterVarsity USA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;New York, more students came to Christ in one week than in the previous year. Hear from Intervarsity USA staff on what has been happening among students living in lockdown.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Viewing Technology As An Opportunity - Ricardo Borges\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lg4ZM7Ny3oE?start=2&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viewing Technology As An Opportunity Ricardo Borges<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though it presents challenges, adapting to online ministry is producing unique opportunities for IFES movements around the world. Ricardo Borges, Associate Secretary for Scripture Engagement, reminds us of several ways we can be thankful for technology during this time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Converting your events to webinar -  InterVarsity Study Abroad\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d7c_p74vwL4?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Converting your events to webinar<br>InterVarsity Study Abroad&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do you do when your plans for a meaningful study abroad tour are disrupted by COVID-19? Turn it into a webinar! Hear how InterVarsity Study Abroad have taken their Journey Spain&nbsp;programme&nbsp;online and how you can apply the same concepts to convert your own events to webinars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isolated but not Entirely - Mathieu Gu\u00e9i\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ytlSkUKtMSo?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isolated but not entirely <br>Mathieu&nbsp;Gu\u00e9i<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in the Ivory Coast are actively continuing the mission&nbsp;despite the ongoing pandemic. Hear how they have worked to stay connected, reach out to others, and even research cures for the virus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\" id=\"response\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Find out what&#8217;s happening<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cf70e9cfd6972ba7167383423c49f248\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-columns alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed alignwide wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We talk Timor Leste, Covid-19 and more stories from East Asia.\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6DSuwIWVs1c?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We talked with Annette Arulrajah about the impact of Covid-19 in East Asia and some incredible stories of students responding to it in prayer and hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block block-core-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Impact and response to Coronavirus in IFES\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DqEEbnDLpao?feature=oembed&#038;cc_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tor Erling Fagermoen, Regional Secretary for IFES Europe joined us to share about the impact the COVID-19 coronavirus is having on national movements in Europe and what responses there may be to it. With input from IFES Associate General Secretaries: Martin Haizmann and Tim Adams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-ifesposts alignwide\"><section id=\"post-list-latest-post-block_7dc8f7f807f2fb0b4f554db2e80c55ab\" class='alignwide latest-post-list list--conexion'>\n            <ul class='post-list items--3 flex flex--wrap flex--center'>\n      <li class='post__item flex flex--column'>\n          <article id=\"post-12064\" class=\"article-thumbnail article--conexion article--latin-america\">\n              <a href='https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/blog\/hope-exhaustion-and-mental-health\/' class=\"post__link\"  rel=\"bookmark\">\n                  <figure class='post__image  image--absolute--center image--absolute--mask'>\n                      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SE-2019-8-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SE-2019-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SE-2019-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SE-2019-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SE-2019-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SE-2019-8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>                  <\/figure>\n                  <header class='post__content flex flex--column flex--end'>\n                      <p class='post__meta'>Conexi\u00f3n<\/p>\n                      <h1 class='post__title'>\n                          Hope, Exhaustion and Mental Health\u00a0                      <\/h1>\n                                                <small>Lectio Divina and learning to rest<\/small>\n                                        <\/header>\n        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alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Capture-decran-2021-09-01-153128-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Capture-decran-2021-09-01-153128-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Capture-decran-2021-09-01-153128-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Capture-decran-2021-09-01-153128.jpg 1391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/>                  <\/figure>\n                  <header class='post__content flex flex--column flex--end'>\n                      <p class='post__meta'>Conexi\u00f3n<\/p>\n                      <h1 class='post__title'>\n                          Hope, Affliction, Prayer                      <\/h1>\n                                                <small>Tim Adams reflects on his first months as General Secretary<\/small>\n                                        <\/header>\n                  <i 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Students didn\u2019t.<\/small>\n                                        <\/header>\n                  <i class=\"icon-container regional-logo icon--ifes-latin-america\">\n                                            <svg class=\"icon\">\n                            <use xlink:href=\"#ifes-latin-america\"><\/use>\n                        <\/svg>\n                                      <\/i>\n              <\/a>\n          <\/article>\n      <\/li>\n\n    <\/ul><\/section><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-acf-spacer\">\n<div id=\"spacer-block_cf70e9cfd6972ba7167383423c49f248\" class=\"\">\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer--md\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block block-core-group alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-dark-background-color has-background\" id=\"give\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block 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