‘Day of Generosity’ Set for November 1
Posted by Terry White on July 29, 2009
A “Day of Generosity” project was announced Tuesday of Equip09 national Grace Brethren conference in Columbus, Ohio, for the purpose of providing funding to help support the efforts of workers and missionaries sent by churches in countries other than the U.S.
Sunday, November 1, 2009, has been designated as the “Day of Generosity” with the goal of a one-time offering of $321,000 from Grace Brethren churches across the U.S.
Material from Grace Brethren International Missions (GBIM) indicates that God is raising up a fresh army of Great Commission workers from the 2,700 Grace Brethren churches that are located outside of North America.
While these workers are selected, trained, and sent by their local churches, the sponsoring churches are often unable to meet the entire financial needs of sending workers cross-culturally. Funds raised through the Day of Generosity will be distributed as grants to indigenous agencies.
U.S. churches are encouraged to use promotional materials supplied by GBIM to promote the project during September and October. Materials available include (1) an introductory video, (2) three short video clips telling the stories of national missionaries, (3) a set of posters, (4) PowerPoint announcement slides, and (5) ideas for bulletin inserts. Churches are encouraged to show a video clip each Sunday from October 11 through November 1.
To view an introductory video and to download resources, go to www.gbim.org/dayofgenerosity. Gifts should be sent to GBIM, Box 80065, City of Industry, CA, 91716-8065.
For more information contact stewardship mobilizer Dave Lewis at dlewis@gbim.org or call (574) 527-6896.
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