World Ministries Mission Tithes Contribution Update—September 13, 2009

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A. World Ministries Mission Tithes Update

The church received an estimated $700,000 in World Ministries Mission Tithes in July, about 4 percent less than what is needed to balance the budget. July is the first month in the new fiscal year, which has a budget of $9.9 million. Contributions will need to increase in coming months in order to fund the ministries we are committed to providing.

How are we living our mission today?

• Spanish-language discipleship formation resources have been developed that include photographs, music, and video provided by people in the Central and South America Mission Field.
• The emerging Gateway congregation in the Mid–South USA Mission Center is building relationships and sharing the invitation to worship and fellowship throughout eastern Tennessee.
• Field ministers are sharing the gospel with villagers to plant a church in Fiji’s mountainous interior.

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.

C. Blessing on Our Offering

From Psalm 19:14 (NRSV): we read: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Sharing our Mission Tithes equally between local and world ministries is part of sharing the peace of Jesus Christ. Let us share in the prayer of blessing for our offering.