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.
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