Missions Contributions
Generosity in the Big Apple
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” -- 2 Cor 9:7-8
God blessed the New York City Church of Christ with a tremendous victory. On Sunday, June 7 the disciples of the NYC Church gave over one million dollars for their 2015 Special Contribution. The money this year will be used to help advance the gospel of Jesus and bring glory to God in many places, including Africa and the Caribbean.
A Missions Miracle in Seattle
On June 7, the Seattle Church of Christ met together for a congregational missions service, and witnessed God work in miraculous ways! The church set a goal of $180,000, the biggest target we’ve set in years. The church responded by giving $319,000! It was truly a missions miracle.
7 Great Reasons to Give to Special Missions
One of the most remarkable characteristics of ICOC churches worldwide has always been our missionary spirit. Every year, ordinary Christians all over the world show extraordinary generosity so the gospel can spread. Every year, there is a Special Missions offering, and tens of thousands faithfully give. Missional giving has become part of our DNA.
Tampa Celebrates World Missions Victories with Bolivian Church
What a day for our church in Tampa! ! We blew out our goal of $52,000 by giving $61,000 to world missions earlier this month! But what made it even more special was that we had a joint Skype worship service with our sister church in La Paz, Bolivia!
Month for World Missions in Europe
The International Missions Society's new website features a daily missions blog on evangelism in Europe. You can also download information about various churches and countries there in a pdf format.
Thank You - from Kiev to Chicago [video]
Today, September 20th, might seem just another Sunday. In every place the disciples of Jesus are gathering to remember His sacrifies, to celebrate salvation, to worship and rejoice! There were 2 churches among all the others that were so far one from another - that when the service started at 11AM in one place - the people in the other were still deep in their dreams at 3AM and when the service started in the other - the people in the first one were already deep asleep getting ready for the next week... But somehow they were able to communicate the love and gratitute...
Chicago Preteens Send Missions Video and Funds
The preteens of the Central Ministry Center in the Chicago Church of Christ were moved by a video they saw of the disciples in Kiev thanking the Chicago Church for their missions contribution. So the preteens decided to take up a missions offering and send this video to the Kiev preteens.
Countries Hit Hard by Economic Woes
Its time to give to Missions again! We are each feeling the seismic shift in the global economy. Before we decide in our own heart what to give, perhpas we should check out the situation in the countries we send our missions money to. For example, in the Ukraine, their money is worth 35% less now that it was January 1.
Missions Contribution Roundup
It is encouraging to see that in spite of our currently slumping economy disciples continue to give generously to support world missions ... Here is a quick run-down of recent missions contribution announcements from our US churches. We would love to hear from other churches in and out of the US so we can give glory to God for his generosity in our blessings and the giving hearts of the disciples. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.