Designated Ministry: Field Ministers/Ministry—April 20, 2008

Suggested worship service for this day.
PowerPoint presentation to support the story.

For stories about what’s happening in Apostle Rick Maupin’s Caribbean, Mexico, and Texas Mission Field, read the April Herald “Sharing in the Field” section.

A. Disciples’ Generous Response Story: World

Caribbean, Mexico and Texas Mission Field—Live Like Jesus

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, Live Like Jesus, takes us to Apostle Rick Maupin’s Caribbean, Mexico, and Texas Mission Field. John Glaser relates: As coordinator for the Hispanic Leadership Development Project, I have been able to see the fulfillment of the church’s commitment within the Latino community. The generosity of the Saints permitted us to engage a group of more that 25 Hispanic leaders as those who will help to guide and grow the church in the United States and Canada. This pilot project began in the summer of 2006 and will last three years. During this time, two groups of students will meet ten times in Los Angeles, California, or Weslaco, Texas, and receive instruction similar to that of the Co-Missioned Pastor Initiative.

We have already seen the full-time employment of one of our students by the church and we hope to have others in positions where they also can serve in instrumental roles. The growing Latino population continues to challenge our ability to meet the demand for Hispanic ministries. Nevertheless, the church continues to demonstrate its desire and ability to reach out and to walk with Latinos in addressing the struggles that they face as they try to live like Jesus. This type of ministry is only possible through the generosity of the Saints and their ability to envision the peace of Jesus Christ in the lives of its Latino members and friends. These are truly wonderful times for our church. Thank you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously to World Ministries Mission Tithes.—John Glaser, director, Hispanic Leadership Program

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 Psalm 31: 5 (NRSV) we read: Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.

Sharing our Mission Tithes equally between local and world ministries changes lives locally and around the world. Let us share in the prayer of blessing for our offering.