Fall 2000 MOSAIC
Being Christ in Bangladesh

I. "My Bangladesh," - A Boy Looks at His Nation
II. The Incredible Hunger-fighting Silkworm
IIl. Lighting Her Lamp: Hope for Bangladesh

I. "My Bangladesh," - A Boy Looks at His Nation
Synopsis:  Let nine-year-old Rockibul Hussain be your guide as MOSAIC takes you to this country in the shadow of India.  Here where 130 million people live in a land the size of Wisconsin, the ELCA supports ministries of health care and economic development. This segment was produced with Sunday school students of all ages in mind. Rocky’s delightful insight into his country’s rivers, farms, cities and people will make learning about Lutheran global ministry in a far-off place fascinating for young and old alike.

II. The Incredible Hunger-fighting Silkworm
Synopsis: "Here we go ‘round the Mulberry tree..." to gather leaves to feed silk worms to spin cocoons that provide livelihoods for some of the world’s poorest people. The Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service (RDRS), an organization funded through the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, has introduced the ancient Chinese art of sericulture, or silk worm production, to the Bengali people. Today, Bengali women produce silk thread in home based and small factory settings, and learn to produce beautiful silk cloth and garments. As they do, the amazing silk worm is putting food on their tables..

IIl. Lighting Her Lamp: Hope for Bangladesh
Synopsis: Lutheran Health Care Bangladesh (LHCB), an ELCA funded health care and development project, starts with grass roots organizing to upgrade the health and economic life of the rural poor. From prenatal care to savings clubs, LHCB aims to make more visible the important roles women play in developing societies. Here we see the planting and the promise where a few decades ago none existed; here we see the vital role women are providing in a patriarchal society.

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