Expanding Our Capacity Will Expand Mission

In December, contributors around the world gave an estimated $1,875,000 in World Mission Tithes. This total is 13 percent less than budgeted for the month, putting giving 2 percent below budget for the fiscal year. Still, the spirit of generosity is flowing through the church.

In 2010, World Church leaders were invited to lead us in generous response by increasing their contributions to support mission. Field staff around the world were among the first to respond, many from less-affluent settings. About one year ago, that invitation was extended to all priesthood and then all members. People were quick to respond. President Veazey’s call to us is the same today: “to discover what your true capacity is so you can lead the church in discovering what its true capacity is.”

Your giving helps:

• Invite People to Christ: missionary work is taking the good news of the gospel into the
  European country of Georgia where five new members were baptized and confirmed.
• Abolish Poverty, End Suffering: a $2,000 grant is offering relief to survivors of Typhoon Sendong through the Philippine Red Cross, providing meals and first aid in evacuation enters.
• Pursue Peace on Earth: youth are being engaged in the pursuit of peace in the Netherlands through a magazine developed by local youth ministers.
• Develop Disciples to Serve: the new Pastors and Leaders Field Guide helps pastors and congregational leaders live shared practices of discipleship that create congregational culture shaped by Christ’s mission.
• Experience Congregations in Mission: a Young Peacemakers Club started by a small
  congregation in Wheeling, West Virginia—now going for nearly a decade—has led to growth and transformation for numerous lives.

Thank you for prayerfully considering your commitment to World Mission Tithes. Learn about the
many ways you can support mission at www.CofChrist.org/give.