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0:00:23 > 0:00:28- Christianity has been important - to me throughout my adult life...
0:00:28 > 0:00:30- ..and my childhood.
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- But at university, - I came to the realization...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..that Lord Jesus - was guiding me through life.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- That affected - not only my personal life...
0:00:41 > 0:00:43- ..but all aspects of my life.
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- Being invited to the Lausanne - Christian Congress in South Africa...
0:00:50 > 0:00:54- ..is a wonderful opportunity for me - and will change my life.
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- Lausanne is important - because it emphasizes...
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- ..the Christian's - social responsibility...
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- ..to go out into the world - and bless communities.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09- This journey means a lot to me.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- I was brought up in Llanddarog - near Carmarthen.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- I'm a Gwendraeth Valley girl.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- I was born in Carmarthen and moved - to Llanddarog when I was six.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- I was fortunate to be brought up...
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- ..in a close-knit - Welsh-speaking community.
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- I went to primary school - and then to Ysgol Maes Yr Yrfa...
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- ..where I was given - plenty of opportunities.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- I don't think - I'm particularly extroverted.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- Having said that, - I'm fairly confident.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59- I'm currently studying - at Bangor University...
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- ..for a doctorate in the national - identity of modern poets.
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- Being chair of the Welsh Language - Society also takes up a lot of time.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- Values have always been - important to me.
0:02:13 > 0:02:19- I believe in fairness - and doing things in a just...
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- ..and correct manner.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- That's what led me to campaigning.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- In sixth form, the Welsh department - went on a school trip...
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- ..to North Wales.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- I'd always been handed everything - on a plate...
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- ..in terms - of my Welsh-language upbringing.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- It suddenly struck me...
0:02:42 > 0:02:48- ..that it could all disappear - if we don't do something about it.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- I describe it - as my nationalistic conversion!
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- It's been a gift...
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- ..in terms of giving me - a sense of justice.
0:03:00 > 0:03:04- It's led me to my faith.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- # Give us
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- # A new blessing
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- # Together... #
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- I attend several chapels...
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- ..on my journey up and down Wales.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- When I'm at home in Llanddarog...
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- ..I go to the Presbyterian chapel...
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- ..that has been an important part - of my upbringing.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- UPBEAT MUSIC
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- When I'm Bangor...
0:03:38 > 0:03:40- ..I attend Penrallt chapel.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- It's a very lively church - with many young members.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- Christianity isn't considered trendy - at all nowadays.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- It's not deemed fashionable.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- People are turned off - by Christianity.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- They think that Sunday school - is somewhere you go to as a child.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- Many people, including friends - of mine, abhor it.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- But I feel guilty sometimes...
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- ..because I'm not open enough - with people about Jesus Christ...
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- ..and what he's done in my life...
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- ..and what he wants to do - in their lives.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- I'm afraid of upsetting people...
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- ..and of losing friends...
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- ..and losing people's respect.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33- But it's ridiculous in a way...
0:04:34 > 0:04:39- ..because that's what God - wants me to do.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- I don't want my friends' lives...
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- ..to lack direction.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- I want them to get to know Jesus - and what he's done for them.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- One comparison is often used.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- They say that a Christian...
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- ..is like a burning ember.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- If you pick out that ember - from the fire...
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- ..it cools very quickly.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16- You have to be in the fire - to be with the burning embers.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- That's how you keep the flame alight.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- You take notice - of others around you.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- Your devotion is to God.
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- You're reignited - by the people around you...
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- ..and by the work God does - in their lives too.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- Cuts are forecast - as the Westminster government...
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- It's my second year as chair - of the Welsh Language Society.
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- The National Eisteddfod - is an important event for us.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- We enjoy going there - and meeting our members.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- We're staging important events - at the 2010 Ebbw Vale Eisteddfod...
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- ..including a protest - to improve the language bill...
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- ..and meetings on education - and broadcasting.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- It's great to get the chance - to speak to people...
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- ..and hear members' concerns.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- It's important to explain - what we as an organization are about.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Our theme for the week - is Use Your Tongue.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- I've been on the soapbox, - trying to encourage people...
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- ..to talk about the language.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- It's very exciting.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- Everything that's being done - is far too weak...
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- I read a few verses from the Bible - before coming to the Eisteddfod.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- They told us to speak out - and fight injustice.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- Proverbs calls on us - to speak out against injustice.
0:07:08 > 0:07:14- Reading that has inspired me - before coming to the Eisteddfod.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18- It's important to realize - why I'm doing these things.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- I say to myself, - hold on, why am I campaigning here?
0:07:22 > 0:07:28- But the foundation to that is what - God has taught us about justice.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- I feel that it's my duty - to campaign against injustice.
0:07:39 > 0:07:44- We're visiting the political parties - on the Maes...
0:07:44 > 0:07:48- ..to see how committed they are - to the Welsh language.
0:07:48 > 0:07:53- We feel that they are fobbing us off - with empty rhetoric.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- Welsh is facing a big threat.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Without strategies in place - to safeguard the language...
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- ..all that we have is in danger.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- The protest went well.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- Lots of people joined us - on our march around the Maes.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- Angharad Tomos finished off - with a strong message.
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- There is so much goodwill - for the language out there.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- We need to embrace that - and enact robust legislation.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- A new Welsh-language bill...
0:08:34 > 0:08:39- ..is needed to ensure - official status for the language.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- I'm excited that my journey - to South Africa is getting closer.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- I look forward to meeting people - from all over the world.
0:08:48 > 0:08:53- I was invited by Dewi Arwel Hughes, - based on the fact...
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- ..that I had been working - with the charity Tearfund...
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- ..and was chair - of the Welsh Language Society.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- I was asked to talk about...
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- ..how my faith correlates - with my political campaigning.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11- About 4,000 people from 200 countries - will be attend the congress.
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- It's going to be very lively - and exciting.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- It's a great privilege to be - among the 12 attendees from Wales.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- I'll be meeting people - from all over the world.
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0:09:55 > 0:09:58- It's hard to believe - that I'm in Cape Town...
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- ..having anticipated it for so long.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- There's a great atmosphere here - and I'm getting to know the city.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- I've had a warm welcome - from the people.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- The big week has finally arrived.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- Now that I'm here, I'm realizing...
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- ..how much of a privilege it is - to take part in the congress.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- It'll be a challenge - to present our nation's history...
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- ..but I'm excited about sharing it - with other Christians.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- It's the night before the speech.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- I'm at the hotel, preparing.
0:10:55 > 0:11:00- The speech - outlines Wales's history...
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- ..as a country psychologically - affected by imperialism.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- It also outlines Christianity - in Wales.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- It then goes on to explain - the Welsh Language Society...
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- ..and how its Christian members - have campaigned peacefully...
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- ..for the Welsh language - and the importance of that.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- This is the second day - of the Lausanne Congress.
0:11:47 > 0:11:51- I'm talking in this afternoon's - session about identity.
0:11:51 > 0:11:57- It's a big day for me. There are - 4,500 people from 200 countries.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- People from all kinds - of backgrounds.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- Some are ministers.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- Some are youth workers.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- Others are Christians - who work in politics and business.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- We've come together - to talk about the way...
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- ..that we can spread Christ's word - to the communities of the world.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- I'm delivering my speech - this afternoon.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- It's such a privilege...
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- ..to be among Christians - from all over the world...
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- ..who are here to listen - to people like me.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- I realize that it's not about me.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- I pray that the holy spirit - will touch people's hearts...
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- ..so that we come - to a better understanding...
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- ..of the need for equality and unity - in the church of Jesus Christ.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- I'm responsible - for the session on ethnicity.
0:12:51 > 0:12:56- I was looking - for a young female...
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- ..who was passionate - about her identity.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- In particular, - the identity of a minority.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07- Menna fits the bill perfectly.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12- She's passionate about Christ - and about the Welsh language.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- She could convey that - to the conference...
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- ..and to an international audience.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- I'm not going to say any more, - just to introduce to you...
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- ..our first speaker.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28- Menna, over to you.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31- APPLAUSE
0:13:33 > 0:13:37- My name is Menna Machreth - and I'm from Cymru, Wales.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39- Greetings from Wales.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- I grew up in a village - in West Wales called Llanddarog...
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- ..and Welsh was my first language.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52- As we travelled through - Welsh-language communities...
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- ..I realized the Welsh language - and culture was under threat.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- When I went to university, - I joined in with demonstrations...
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- ..demanding respect for the language - in our own country.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- After becoming a Christian...
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- ..I didn't stop protesting - and campaigning.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- But gradually, - I came to understand...
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- ..how my campaigning - couldn't be a self-righteous act.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- Christ has redeemed me.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- Throughout its history, Wales has - struggled in the shadow of England.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- I believe Wales to be - the first colony of England...
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- ..and will probably be the last.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- Wales is clearly - a colonized country.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- The psychological effect - of imperialism...
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- ..is evident in my fellow countrymen - and women...
0:14:44 > 0:14:46- ..who have inherited a view...
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- ..that Welsh is subordinate - to the English language.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Many of the Society's members...
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- ..have suffered imprisonment - as a result of non-violent action.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- The Society is still campaigning - for justice for the Welsh language...
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- ..and there is a long way to go.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Some Christians have asked me...
0:15:09 > 0:15:15- ..how I reconcile my faith on one - hand and protesting on the other.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- Within the Welsh Language Society, - the ideal is no fist violence...
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- ..no verbal violence - and no heart violence.
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- I'd like you to hear - some of the Welsh language...
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- ..so I will read 1 Corinthians 13 - about love.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- Love is patient, love is kind.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- It does not envy...
0:15:42 > 0:15:44- ..it does not boast, - it is not proud.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- It always protects...
0:15:47 > 0:15:48- ..always trusts...
0:15:49 > 0:15:51- ..always hopes, always perseveres.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- It puts our love for Christ - and each other into context...
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- ..when reconciling - different ethnic groups.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02- Thank you for listening.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- I was very proud of her. - She spoke well and clearly.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- It was heartfelt.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- It was a valuable contribution - to the discussion.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- Well, I'm as high as a kite, - as they say in English.
0:16:18 > 0:16:23- I want to go for it as a disciple - of God to reconcile people.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- I'm sure that the experience - will be a blessing to Menna...
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- ..in her future career.
0:16:34 > 0:16:39- Menna's message about identity - and the Welsh language is vital.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- A similar situation exists for us - in Latin America.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- It was lovely - to hear Menna speaking...
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- ..because I could empathize - with her message.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- I thought it was only - the black people of Africa...
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- ..that had been colonized...
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- ..and influenced - by other languages and cultures.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- It was great to hear - that a white region...
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- ..had been colonized - by the English...
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- ..and its culture attacked - in the same way as ours.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- I felt emotional - delivering my speech...
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- ..because I was talking - about Wales...
0:17:26 > 0:17:31- ..and my experiences as a Christian - campaigning for the language.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- I hope that God has touched people - during this session...
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- ..and made them consider the issues - of identity and ethnicity...
0:17:40 > 0:17:45- ..that cause so many rifts - in communities all over the world.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- Today, I've left the congress...
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- ..to visit a Christian project - in one of the townships.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- The Living Hope project - was set up 10 years ago...
0:18:05 > 0:18:11- ..by a minister who sought to tackle - the problems surrounding them.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Poverty, unemployment and sickness.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- We're certainly seeing Christianity - at work here.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- I've reached Masiphumelele.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- It's a township of 40,000 people - that's constantly growing.
0:18:31 > 0:18:34- It's a poor community - with high unemployment.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- Children here are supposed - to start school at six...
0:18:38 > 0:18:42- Obviously, these children - aren't in school.
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- I've come here to meet a group - of people who work in the community.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- They're associated with the church.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- Their job is to test people - for HIV and AIDS.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- Most of the time, - I work in the clinic....
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- ..as a HIV and AIDS counsellor.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- We go out into the community...
0:19:12 > 0:19:17- ..because the majority of people - don't receive any treatment...
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- ..because they can't afford it.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- If they have no money, - they go without treatment.
0:19:25 > 0:19:28- How do you educate children...
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- ..and young people - about HIV and AIDS?
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- There's an organization - in Masiphumelele called OIL.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- Counsellors are contacted - to educate people.
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- Sometimes, we're invited - to the library to educate.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- But we speak to everyone - and the ministers help too.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- On the other hand, some chapels - don't want us there to educate.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- We're talking about sex, which is - a taboo subject in our churches.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- This is the biggest problem - facing Masiphumelele.
0:20:09 > 0:20:16- One of Living Hope's key roles - is to organize children's clubs.
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- Children are educated about issues - affecting their communities.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- Mothers are encouraged to come along - to learn how to read and write.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- Life skills are important - and they offer support.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- We talk about hygiene...
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- ..and the different life stages - they will go through.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- We discuss teenage pregnancy and - discourage them from having sex...
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- ..when they're young.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- We also talk about relationships - and Jesus Christ.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58- We encourage children to wait - before having sexual relations.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- Unemployment is a huge problem - in this township.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- They have decided...
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- ..to offer adults in the community - skills and training...
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- ..so that they can set about - selling the products...
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- ..that they have learnt - to make themselves.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- It's vital...
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- ..that people are given confidence - and support...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..to feel that their skills - are valued.
0:21:32 > 0:21:37- It's been interesting to see - how underprivileged people live.
0:21:38 > 0:21:43- But it's also a privilege to meet - people who have become Christians...
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- ..because of the work they do...
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- ..and the hope they have - for the future.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- This journey has been - an incredible experience for me.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- It has strengthened - many of my beliefs.
0:22:07 > 0:22:12- It has made me realize - that Christians...
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- ..must take a stand - against injustice.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- As I said in my speech...
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- ..if you're apathetic - and do nothing about the situation...
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- ..you're more or less conforming - and accepting that injustice.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- We're all guilty of that.
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- Christians need to lead by example.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- But one thing has had - a lasting impression on me.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41- The people I've met - in South Africa...
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- ..who are working - in these communities...
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- ..are inferior to us - materialistically...
0:22:50 > 0:22:53- ..but are far superior spiritually.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- That's evident - from the hope that they have...
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- ..and the invaluable work they do...
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- ..to transform the situation - that they're in.
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