Designated Ministry: Field Ministers/Ministry—September 27, 2009

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A. Disciples’ Generous Response Story: World

Peru—Speak Boldly

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, Speak Boldly, takes us to Peru in the Northwest of South America Mission Center. Art Smith relates: Ministry of the Community of Christ continues to be exciting. Supported by World Ministries Mission Tithes, Wilfredo Carlos of Callao, Peru, began serving in February 2009 as a full-time minister for his country. In March, cooperating with Peru missionary coordinator Virgilio Herrera Castro, a missionary trip brought church leaders to Tingo Mari and Huanuco on the other side of the Andes Mountains from Lima. Many people there are interested in establishing the Community of Christ in their cities.

In May and June Misha Barbour and Rachel Glaser graced Peru with their ministry as WorldService Corps volunteers. Thanks to the partnering of this World Church program and local initiatives, another visit was organized to Tingo Maria and Huanuco. Rachel and Misha’s visit to Peru resulted in a farewell worship at the Monte Sion congregation and a distribution of clothing to needy families there. Your contributions to World Ministries Mission Tithes provide field ministers and ministry throughout the world. Thank you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously.—Art Smith, president, Northwest of South America Mission Center

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 James 15:13–14 (NRSV) we read: Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord.

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.