Designated Ministry: Oblation—December 7, 2008

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For stories about what’s happening in happening in Apostle Dale Luffman’s West Central USA Mission Field, read the December Herald “Sharing in the Field” section.

A. Disciples’ Generous Response Story: World

Honduras—Relief Will Come

Each Sunday we are invited to “share equally” with Mission Tithes for local and world ministries. These stories are provided to keep us in touch with how your contributions to Mission Tithes are spreading the peace of Jesus Christ.

This story, Relief Will Come, takes us to Honduras, in the Centro de Misión de Centroamérica. The rains came, came, and came again. Water poured over the land, then the landslides and flooding began. The stench of death and disease hovered in the air. People had to cover their noses and mouths just to breathe. Thousands were forced from their homes. Then the bad news: more heavy rain forecast. Amid the devastation – hope that relief would come! And come it did – $18,000 in Oblation aid to help Community of Christ families, repair church buildings, and meet the needs of communities.

Carlos Enrique Mejia, apostle, Central and South America Field, said it best, “Thanks be to God we don’t have many families or members of our church that were affected.” With so many victims throughout the country, the local church is already reaching out into communities. All of this thanks to the generous response of many disciples who, through their offerings to Oblation, made it possible. Thank you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously.—Kendra Friend, strategic communications specialist
 

B. Disciples’ Generous Response Story: Local

What is happening to you or in your congregation as a result of giving to local ministries through Mission Tithes? Share those experiences as part of your congregation’s Disciples’ Generous Response.

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C. Blessing on Our Offering

From II Peter 3:9 (NRSV) we read: The Lord is not slow about his promise…but is patient with you.

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.