http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/ : New Beginnings Church in Brooklyn, NY   Pastor Jaime Zelaya received a call from someone at the State Convention.  They had heard that he was hosting a tri-lingual worship service and they wanted to know more about this ground breaking strategy.  Jaime was confused, because he assumed that there were many churches in New York City and beyond that were hosting tri-lingual services.  Tim told him that there were churches that held different services in different languages, but not one service for three.    Pastor Jaime Zelaya explained that as the church began to reach more and more Chinese and Spanish speaking congregants, they tried to establish different services for the different languages and cultures.  He noticed a resistance to the separation and realized that the while language was a barrier, the desire to love, fellowship, and learn different culture had created a community that the people did not want to lose.  With this knowledge, he has invested even more energy into infusing the Chinese language into the service.  The result has been drastic.  In the last month, the church has added over 20 new recurring visitors….and you guessed it…they are Chinese.   Jaime is experiencing a lot of new found support from the MNYBA and the State Convention.  Seven churches are booked to come and learn Urban Ministry from him this spring/summer.  The small stipend to George Russ and connection to MNYBA is vital to this taking place.  Praise God.  I just got off the phone with him and he is very excited.  We are now discussing ways to allow technology to help foster this three language approach. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:14:36 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 First Baptist Church at the Mall http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/hindus-leave-their-religion-behind-for-christianity-in-australia/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/hindus-leave-their-religion-behind-for-christianity-in-australia/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:14:30 GMT When we began working with Thurgoona Baptist Church two years ago through RS7, the church had a very small group of 30 people. Most of those attending were children. Over the past year a group of Bhutanese refuges from Nepal, India relocated to ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/20-make-a-decision-for-christ-at-migrant-outreach/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/20-make-a-decision-for-christ-at-migrant-outreach/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:30:34 GMT Un gran dia! What a great day we had on Saturday as over 40 volunteers showed up from our church to minister to the migrant community. It was great to see everyone come together and work toward a common goal of loving on these families and ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/rs7-kitgum-uganda-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/rs7-kitgum-uganda-update/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:41:39 GMT After a 19 hour flight from Florida to Entebbe, Uganda I continued my journey with a seven hour drive to an area known as Kitgum.  Kitgum is located in the northern part of Uganda, just south of the southern Sudan border.  As we ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/rs7-new-york-city-ground-breaking-strategy/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/rs7-new-york-city-ground-breaking-strategy/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:54:23 GMT New Beginnings Church in Brooklyn, NY... Pastor Jaime Zelaya received a call from someone at the State Convention.  They had heard that he was hosting a tri-lingual worship service and they wanted to know more about this ground breaking ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/amazing-things-happen-on-rs7-asia-trip/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/amazing-things-happen-on-rs7-asia-trip/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:04:44 GMT Before we left for this trip to Central Asia, one of the team members was sharing that his prayer was to have the privilege of seeing God “show up” in a big way. I think those who were a part of this team can honestly say that that ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/rs7-loves-ny/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/rs7-loves-ny/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:44:16 GMT I just got back from the RS7 New York mission trip a few days ago. It’s difficult to communicate just how God spoke not only to the group, but to me personally. The week before I went on this NY mission trip, I was with the students on a ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/what-my-mother-never-told-me-about-mission-trips/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/what-my-mother-never-told-me-about-mission-trips/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:27:32 GMT When I think about summer, more than anything else, one thing comes to mind…TRAVEL! I love to travel. Meeting new people, seeing new places and visiting old friends is a great reason to pull out the suitcase and get packing.  I think ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/who-is-annie-armstrong/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/who-is-annie-armstrong/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:54:43 GMT Every Easter season Southern Baptist churches all around our country give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Many people aren't aware of who Annie Armstrong is and why we take an offering in her memory. She left a legacy ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/pastor-dave-mcclamma-and-buddy-helm-leave-for-brazil/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/pastor-dave-mcclamma-and-buddy-helm-leave-for-brazil/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:39:45 GMT Pastor Dave and Buddy Helm will leave today and head to Manaus, Brazil. During their time in Brazil they will also visit Santarem and Obidos and will return to the U.S. on April 12th. Dave and Buddy are going there ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/events-for-7-continents-dont-miss-it/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/events-for-7-continents-dont-miss-it/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:00:48 GMT "Events for 7 Continents"--each of these events were family-friendly, fun, and will helped to raise money for each of the RS7 continent church plants.  On Friday March 18th we focused on the continents of Australia and South ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/connect-groups-to-adopt-rs7-continents-at-ovations/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/connect-groups-to-adopt-rs7-continents-at-ovations/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:51:09 GMT This Sunday evening during the OVATIONS event, each Connect Group will bring a commitment card forward naming the RS7 Continent that they will adopt. They will commit to... pray, give, go and communicate the RS7 message. At the end of ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/christchurch-new-zealand-earthquake-gives-rs7-team-antarctica-an-open-door/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/christchurch-new-zealand-earthquake-gives-rs7-team-antarctica-an-open-door/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:51:09 GMT  Another devistating earthquake has hit Christchurch, New Zealand in less than 5 months. This recent earthquake registered a 6.3 magnitude level. This is the second most powerful quake to hit Christchurch in 5 months. 65 are dead and ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/mission-cruise-a-success/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/missions-blog/mission-cruise-a-success/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:18:59 GMT  What is a Missions Cruise? It is going on a regular cruise and using the excursion time at the Ports of Call to meet, pray with and encourage misionaries that serve in the areas around the various Ports of Call. Led by Missions Pastor, ...