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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . . .
Is it any wonder that the burden to teach adults to read was first felt and acted upon by the Church?
 Over 80 years ago, Frank Laubach became a literacy pioneer while working as a missionary with the Moro people of the Philippines. After a slow start, he earned trust by learning their language and enough about their Muslim religion to discuss and exchange ideas. He then developed a dictionary and simple method of teaching them to read in their language.
Laubach needed 20 teachers plus volunteers to keep up with the eager Moros. When his depression-era funding ran out, a native chieftain saved the day: "I'll make everybody who knows how to read teach somebody else, or I'll kill him."
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Opportunity Knocks . . .
March 31-April 1, 2016
San Antonio, TX
How can I impact my community
for the Kingdom of God?
Workshops include:
- Biblical Justice and the Problem of Everyday Violence
- More Than Sex - Dealing with Same Sex Relationships
- Christians and Public Schools - Together for the Common Good
- And More
Featured speaker Jen Hatmaker is a New York Times best-selling author, mother, and justice advocate.
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More Upcoming Events . . .
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Lester Meriwether, Executive Director
Offices at Henderson Hall - Agape Baptist Church
3954 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76116
Mailing/shipping address:
3020 S. Cherry Lane, #123168
Fort Worth, TX 76121
817-696-9898 www.literacyconnexus.org
 
Pam Moore, Editor
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