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World Ministries Mission Tithes Update—December 13, 2009
Suggested
worship service for this day.
The following is an update on World Ministries Mission Tithes
contributions. For more information and updates on how your contributions to
World Ministries Mission Tithes are spreading the peace of Jesus Christ, read
the December Herald “Sharing Our Witness and Resources” section.
A. World Ministries Mission Tithes Update
The church received an estimated $715,000 in World Ministries Mission Tithes in
October, 5% less than the budgeted income for the month. Because of strong
contributions in September and August, we are still a little ahead of the budget
of $9.8 million for the year. Thank you very much for your faithful giving.
How are we living our mission today?
- Our congregation and staff in Ndot Ikot Eda, Nigeria, brought fresh,
clean drinking water to the entire community.
- New Vision Community of Christ, a new congregational plant in Mesa,
Arizona, provided community ministry at Mesa’s Child Crisis Center.
- We supported Calgary, Alberta’s Community Kitchen, which provides
healthy meals and a place to belong for people who have limited resources.
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 Philippians 4:7 (NRSV): we read: And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Sharing our offerings equally between local and world ministries changes
lives around the world. Let us share in the prayer of blessing on our offering.
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