A call for prayer and action From the General Board of Church and Society WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Public Radio reported today that Chinese Christian leaders are being forbidden to travel to an evangelical gathering in Cape Town, South Africa. The government claims the event and the activities of these Christians are a threat to state… Continue Reading→
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Church Planting – Building God’s Kingdom – 10-Fold
Welcome to 10-Fold, Day 6 of 10 days of mission and ministry. Today we celebrate world-wide United Methodist Church planting, reaching out to invite more brothers and sisters into the life and body of Christ. Global Ministries is working in collaboration with church leaders across the world to plant 400 churches by 2012. It’s an ambitious… Continue Reading→
10-Fold Training Church Leaders
Visit 10-Fold today and hear first-hand about another ministry supported by the United Methodist Church that is making a difference and changing people’s lives. Today 10-Fold focuses on training church leaders. And don’t forget to register your interest and secure a $1.00 donation on your behalf from the Western North Carolina Conference. You earn $1 for… Continue Reading→
UM Missionary Mozart Adevu – Sustainable Agriculture – 10-Fold
Today, in 10-Fold, we journey with Mozart Adevu, one of our over 300 missionaries serving in over 60 countries around the world. Mozart, like all of our missionaries, serves as extensions of our hands, feet, voice and heart. Read more about the wondrous work in sustainable agriculture that we do with Mozart, and before you… Continue Reading→
Missionaries to Thailand help open Mission Center for Youth
From Mike and Sherri’s Blog: Thailand Methodist Mission Pastor Ekerat said, “Pastor Mike, what if we had a mission center here for the youth. We could give free music lessons and we could have a library here too. My wife (Pastor Da) really wants the children and youth to have an opportunity to read good… Continue Reading→
The New Face of Poverty – Small Group Study Guide helps you Respond
FaithLink downloadable study resource: The Oct. 17 issue of FaithLink looks at “The New Face of Poverty.” The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the poverty rate in the United States rose sharply in 2009. This study resource identifies the people living in poverty and explains what churches can do to learn more about them. FaithLink… Continue Reading→
10-Fold and Love for Liberia with Frido Kinkolenge – Caring for Children
Today we continue our 10-Fold journey supporting the most vulnerable of the earth … children. Through the Children, Poverty, and Violence Advance, Global Ministries has supported ministry in Liberia with children affected by civil war through the program “Children Empowered for Sustainability Program.” And missionary Frido Kinkolenge is acting as our hands, feet, voice, and… Continue Reading→
10 Fold – Haiti – Hear the Story and More
Today we begin the journey of 10-Fold in Haiti. Please visit 10-Fold.org today and hear first-hand about another ministry supported by the United Methodist Church that is making a difference and changing people’s lives. If you register while you visit, $1.00 will be donated by today’s sponsor on your behalf. You make a difference simply by… Continue Reading→
10-Fold shows mission in action via technology
NEW YORK (UMNS) – For 10 days starting this Sunday, United Methodists and others will be able to see a live commissioning service for missionaries and cooking demonstrations with sustainable farm-grown ingredients. They can hear missionaries tell about their work in the field. This is all possible because of an online event called 10-Fold, which launches… Continue Reading→
Church World Service – Sending Love through a Blanket
Blankets+ is a special mission opportunity that can involve all ages. Some 8,000 congregations and groups across the U.S. hold CWS Blankets+ events, providing funds to help people in need around the world, including the U.S. For over 60 years, Church World Service has worked in partnership with local communities to identify their needs… Continue Reading→