Enjoy listening to Praise & Worship on Voice of Peace Radio

 

Working in Media

In November 1996, we were seeking God together and He spoke to us and said "I want you in Media and Broadcasting. It is to be a ministry of love, forgiveness and reconciliation."

The Scripture that God gave us was Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine; for your light has come."   NRSV

This scripture was the inspiration for Shine FM. We felt that God was calling His people to arise and shine. Therefore, after pioneering Shine FM we felt that God was calling us to hand the leadership of Shine FM to the community and step more into new areas of Multimedia as we pursue God's word to us about sharing His message of love, forgiveness and reconciliation through media.

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Poems bring Hope

the Asiimwe familyThe Ulster Cancer Foundation marked its 40th Anniversary by publishing a book of artwork and poetry 'emotions', from people who have had this terrible sickness.  It is a very touching book of insights and encouragements which should be an inspiration and encouragement to patients in the future.

At the opening exhibition for the book, where all the artwork and poetry was displayed, Nathan spotted two women reading his poem, 'A Diamond in the Rough' with tears in their eyes!  They told him that they were touched by the poem.

Our prayer is that God would use the poems to bring people to Jesus.

 

A Diamond in the Rough

A diamond in the rough still has great value.
Look at it, it’s filthy and dirty, almost useless.
But wait a minute!

When the Jeweller finds it,
He can see the hidden beauty in it.
Beauty that He himself can bring out.

He can work on it and purify it,
He can make it shine,
Yes, shine brighter than it has ever been.

The mud and filth will not have any power over it again,
Because this diamond is now no longer in the rough
But it is in the hands of its Maker.

If He can make beauty come out of ashes
He can make me shine once again.
Therefore, I will trust Him to pull me through all this dirt.

He will make me clean, beautiful and shining.
Because I’m His diamond
I have great value.

That’s what I was made to be;
Shining and precious
In my Maker’s hands.

© Nathan Asiimwe
 

Posted on 14 April, 2010
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Equipping Students with Radio Skills

Students interviewing each other

'the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.'    2 Timothy 2:2 NIV

We've just finished running a Radio Training Course for DTS students from America, Germany and South Africa.

Over the years, God has taught us much about radio and media through many gifted teachers and lots hands-on experience especially with Shine FM, Voice Of Peace internet radio and broadcasting in Africa. 

So last week we got a chance to pass on some of the skills to students from the Discipleship Training School run by Youth With A Mission in Belfast. These students were fantastic, they put their whole hearts into learning and doing the practicals such as going on live on local radio,  presenting on Voice of Peace internet radio, producing an Advert and a Feature on what is important in life (click on the play button below to hear it).

Some photos from the week:

Annmarie teachingStudents on VOP radio

Here's a Feature the students produced to find out what is important in life:

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Posted on 14 April, 2010
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An interview with Rob

We've had a great time teaching radio principles and skills to an international group of DTS students.  We all thoroughly enjoyed it and did lots of interviews, digital editing, presenting, making ads and jingles and much more.
 
Davie interviewing Rob Asiimwes with students from Radio Training Week in Banbridge
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here's an interview by Davie Savage where Robert Ballard explains why he's not an atheist anymore...
 

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Posted on 14 April, 2010
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Can anything good come from Nazareth? John 1:46

Nathan Asiimwe shares about his experience in YWAM and being released to start a media and broadcasting ministry with his Irish wife in Northern Ireland. About 190 leaders from YWAM in Western Europe gathered in Dublin in March 2010 for a time of prayer, strategy, and networking.

Posted on 15 March, 2010
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Animation of the Three Wise Men

Image from Animation
Nathan did a multimedia course covering different aspects of media including animation.  He had lots of fun and put many hours into designing and developing this animation.  We hope it inspires you:

  • To shine brighter and 
  • To never give up following Him the 'Star'!

Click here to see animation.

Posted on 1 December, 2009
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A DVD for YWAM Western Europe

Nathan with video camera at conferenceEarly in 2008, Nathan was asked to produce a DVD for YWAM of a Consultation in Western Europe.  

Over 200 leaders gathered in the Netherlands to explore what God is saying to us as an organisation in Western Europe.  We discussed issues such as partnership with Churches, alleviating global poverty, reaching out to immigrants and muslims, and presenting a relevant God to those hungry for spirituality.

The DVDs went out to over 70 YWAM operating locations in W. Europe. We got encouraging feedback saying the YWAM leaders were ‘impressed by the professionalism’ of the DVDs.

Here are some video highlights from the DVDs.  As you watch we hope you will be encouraged to step out in faith into what God has called you to do.

 

Posted on 16 May, 2009
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Multimedia Course

Nathan has just finished a multimedia course in the local college under the Peace and Reconciliation programme. The course covered animation, film and video production, graphic design and web design.

Posted on 15 August, 2007
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