World Ministries Mission Tithes Contribution Update—October 12, 2008

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The following is an update on World Ministries Mission Tithes contributions. For stories about what’s happening in Apostle Jim Slauter's ministerial area, read the February Herald “Sharing in the Field” section.

A. World Ministries Mission Tithes Update

We have two items of good news to report. The final total for contributions to World Ministries Mission Tithes for fiscal year 2008, which ended June 30, was $10.4 million, significantly higher than the estimate we reported earlier, and exactly what was needed to balance the budget. We offer our gratitude to our faithful, regular contributors for your generosity throughout the year.

The second piece of good news is that the church received an estimated $825,000 in World Ministries Mission Tithes in August 2008, more than making up for a shortfall in July. The budget for the new fiscal year, which began July 1, is $10.5 million. We are one percent ahead of the goal two months into the fiscal year. Thank you!

Here are a few of the missionary opportunities your contributions of $10.5 million support around the world:

• World Service Corps ministers are working with community members in the Philippines to provide free vaccinations.
• Field ministers in Bountiful USA Mission Center are working on community-building and peacemaking activities
• Field ministers in war-torn Sri Lanka are planting new congregations that share the peace of Jesus Christ

Thank you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously.

B. Congregational Ministries mission tithes Update: Local

The congregational financial officer should give an update about the congregation’s budget at this time. Highlight positive things that have happened in addition to items that need attention.

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C. Blessing on Our Offering

From Philippians 4:4 – 7 (NRSV) we read: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Sharing our Mission Tithes equally between local and world ministries changes our lives and those who receive the blessings from it. Let us share in the prayer of blessing for our offering.