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cleanup-dateNovember 2005 .A mission literally means ''something that is sent'', from the Latin word ''missum'', "sent". Thus we may refer to space exploration expeditions as "space missions", or to a diplomacydiplomatic outpost in a foreign territory as a "diplomatic mission". mission (Christian)Christian missions are movements or outposts of ChristianityChristian proselytism.* mission (Christian) is overall effort of sending missionaryfollowers of Jesus Christ to share Him with others who have yet to have that opportunity.* Mission is often used to refer to the outposts established as instruments of colonization by SpainSpanish friars throughout much of the New World; the Mission District of San Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco derives its name from such an establishment, the Mission San Francisco de AsÃs. ''See also Spanish missions in California and Spanish missions in Mexico, among others.'' *Mission High School in San Francisco, near the Mission District and Mission San Francisco de Asis, and named due to this proximity, is sometimes referred to as "Mission."* A Mission (station)mission station is a name for the location of missionary practice, often associated with the displacement of local people during the process of colonisation.* Mormon missions are geographic regions established by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in which its volunteer full-time missionaries proselytize. It was reported in the April 2005 General Conference of the Church that there are currently 338 missions worldwide which include 50,000-60,000 missionaries. Missions also refer to the popular (BolivarianismBolivarian) social programs deployed by the Hugo Chavez Frias administration in Venezuela, including:* Mission Barrio Adentro* Mission Robinson* Mission Sucre, among others. Several cities and towns are named Mission, including:*Mission, British Columbia, in Canada*Mission, Kansas, in the United States*Mission, Oregon, in the US*Mission, South Dakota, in the US*Mission, Texas, in the US The 1986 film ''The Mission (movie)The Mission'' has a Christian mission as its setting. Analogously to the religious use, some businesses see and label their marketing practices as "missions". Other businesses may simply subscribe to mission statementmission statements as credos. In military parlance, "operation (military)operations" are sometimes termed "missions". Mission (people)Mission is also the name of an ethnic group.Mission Vao is the name of a character from the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.In terms of a journey towards a goal with great meaning or quest. For example "His mission in life was to seek Truth". Mission UKThe Mission is a gothic rock band.disambig !de:Missionpl:Misjahe:×ž×©×™×ž× ” DEBUG REDIRECT (mission)
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Websites
Terra Andina Bolivia, travel and tourism agency in Bolivia.
Travel agency in La Paz (Bolivia). Customised trips all around Bolivia. Traditional sightseeing tours or off the beaten track adventure, 4WD expeditions, trekking, montaineering. Photos, maps, thematic tours.
http://www.bolivia-travels.com
Sun City Missions
Sun City Missions makes fulfilling the Great Commission a reality for youth groups across the United States every year. We now offer mission trips for adults and families with small children as well.
http://www.suncitymissions.com/
Society of African Missions
We, at SMA, are a community of Catholic missionaries who come from around the world with a commitment to serve the people of Africa. For 150 years, SMA missionaries have been present in Africa. We strive to be a living witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ among our brothers and sisters in that continent and among people of African heritage wherever they live. In keeping with our founder's goal of preserving the culture of African peoples, the US Province of SMA maintains the African Art Museum in Tenafly, NJ - one of five maintained by the society. SMA, known for the order's name in Latin - Societas Missionum ad Afros.
http://www.smafathers.org/
Adventures In Missions : Short Term Mission Trips
Short term missions trips for youth, college students and adults emphasizing evangelism and discipleship on christian mission trips to US, Mexico and International sites.
http://www.adventures.org
Revival-USA
A Kingdom-minded, Christ-centered, Bible based mission to the highways and hedges of the USA. Specifically we go to major community events, major league and college football, basketball and baseball games, festivals, concerts and the Olympics and World Cup to preach Christ (Phil. 1:18).
http://www.revival-usa.org/
Christian Church.Net
Reaching Out To The World With Our Purpose... To Glorify God, To Proclaim Christ, To Love People
http://www.christianchurch.net/
Precious Blood Parish Missions
Precious Blood Parish Missions proclaims God's Abundant Love through the preaching of the word. Teams of three preachers - lay, ordained and religious - celebrate and renew our faith as people who have been redeemed in the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
http://www.pbparishmissions.org/
Praxis Press : Resources that equip the body of Christ
Resources that equip the body of Christ for the growth and maturity of reaching others through discipleship and missions.
http://www.praxispress.org/
Youth Hostel Ministry Amsterdam
Missions in Amsterdam: reaching Europe and the world. 30,000 travelers - 30,000 chances for the Gospel
http://www.youthhostelministry.org
Joshua Project
An unreached peoples research initiative seeking to help bring definition to the unfinished task of the Great Commission.
http://www.joshuaproject.org/
Due West ARP Church
A historic church in Due West, SC at Erskine College and Seminary. We are members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Synod (1782).
http://www.duewestarp.org/
Experton
conseil en développement des entreprises et créateurs d'outils de productivité au service des consultants et des entreprises.
http://www.experton.com/
Searchlight Missions
Searchlight Ministries is a World-wide Missions, Teaching and Literature Ministry
http://www.searchlight-missions.org/
Terra Andina Bolivie, agence de voyage à la carte en Bolivie.
Agence de voyage francophone à La Paz (Bolivie). Séjours à la carte sur toute la Bolivie. Tourisme d'aventure, circuits culturels, expé 4x4, trek, andinisme. Photos, cartes, forum, circuits thématiques et combinés avec le Pérou, le Chili et le Brésil.
http://www.voyage-bolivie.com
His Sheep
Teaching uncompromised truth, prophecy, deliverance, spiritual warfare, Hebraic teachings, KJV Bible controversy, edifying messages, evolution, reference materials, music, humor, poetry and more.
http://www.hissheep.org/
Frontier Missions, Inc.
Humanitarian relief to Reservation Native Americans, including, food, clothing and household supplies.
http://www.frontiermissions.org/
JPL Mars Exploration Program
Various sections: Extreme Planet, Follow the Water, Mars Rocks, Life on Mars?, The Martian Mystique and Just for Kids.
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/
The Christian Missions Home Page
Christian missions search engine and resource.
http://www.sim.org/
Mars Exploration
Information on the Red Planet and links to the homepages of NASA's Mars exploration projects.
http://mpfwww.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASA Space Science
The central site for all of NASA's astronomy, planetary, and solar science missions and programs.
http://spacescience.nasa.gov/
United States
U. S. Department of State.
http://www.state.gov/
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