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For stories about what’s happening in the Asia Mission Field, read the June Herald “Sharing in the Field” section.
Asia Mission Field—Be a Living Sacrifice
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, Be a Living Sacrifice, takes us to the Asia Mission Field. Fifteen
church leaders from India, China, and Fiji recently finished the MEADS
(Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies) program and received their
completion certificates. This important milestone means a great deal for the
congregations these devoted brothers and sisters serve; it means a lot for the
church in general. Since 2004, more than forty church leaders from all over Asia
have met in two-week long intensive class sessions in India. Most participants
leave spouses and young children at home. Many of them travel for two or three
days from their home places to the class site. Some of them take leave without
pay from their jobs.
MEADS would not be possible without the generosity of members and friends of the
Community of Christ. Your contributions to World Ministries Mission Tithes pay
for instructors, student materials, and the costs of transport to and from MEADS
for the participants, as well as room and board on-site. But, consider the
return on your offerings. Church leaders who attend MEADS gain a greater
understanding of the scriptures, of priesthood, and of the church. They take
their learning home with them. One MEADS participant in the Asia Field impacts
dozens, if not hundreds, of other leaders, members, and friends of the church.
“YOUR” Generous Response, often given sacrificially, multiplies in value many
times over through leadership education and training programs like MEADS. Thank
you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously.—Steven L.
Shields, field appointee, Asia Mission Field
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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From Doctrine and Covenants 163:6a, we read: Priesthood is a sacred covenant involving the highest form of stewardship of body, mind, spirit, and relationships. The priesthood shall be composed of people of humility and integrity who are willing to extend themselves in service for others and for the well-being of the faith community.
Sharing our Mission Tithes equally between local and world ministries allows
others to share the witness of Jesus Christ. Let us share in the prayer of
blessing for our offering.
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