Mission stories Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/missionstory/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Thu, 02 May 2024 14:22:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Mission stories Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/topic/missionstory/ 32 32 Fostering Relationships in Italy https://www.globalministries.org/fostering-relationships-in-italy/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:22:38 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55235 Fiona Kendall serves with Mediterranean Hope, Italy. Rome, 1st April 2024 Dear friends “Pasquetta” is the name given by Italians to Easter Monday.  This “little Easter” is often a day when friends come together – so this seems a good … Read more

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]]> Green Faith Ambassadors https://www.globalministries.org/green-faith-ambassadors/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:06:11 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55030 by Phyllis Byrd who serves with the Organization of Africa Instituted Churches (OAIC) in Kenya. “The Harvest is Plentiful but the labors are few”? (Matthew 9:37-38) Prayer Jehovah Rapha, during this period of Lent, as we reflect on the death … Read more

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]]> Preparing Social Workers in Japan https://www.globalministries.org/preparing-social-workers-in-japan/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:12:12 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55020 By Martha Mensendiek Martha Mensendiek serves with Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan Dear Friends, Many of my mission letters and my speaking in churches tend to focus on the Bazaar Café ministry. However, my full-time job is to teach in the Department … Read more

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]]> Accompanying the Struggling and Hurting https://www.globalministries.org/accompanying-the-struggling-and-hurting/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:45:28 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54966 Written by: Rev. Victor Makari and Sara Makari, who serve the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Dear Friends, We hope you are doing well and are fulfilled in your lives and work. Since the 7th of October 2023 we … Read more

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]]> For the World So Loved https://www.globalministries.org/for-the-world-so-loved/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:34:51 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54962 Written by Nishan Bakalian, serving in Lebanon with the Union of Armenian Evangelical Churches. The most enduring and endearing Bible verse, especially for Protestants (here in the Middle East called “Evangelicals”), is the declaration of John the Evangelist: “For God so loved … Read more

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]]> Solecito https://www.globalministries.org/solecito/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:27:25 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54870 Written by: Alex Maldonado-Lizardi and Xiomara Cintron-Garcia who serve with the Christian Centre for Justice, Peace and Nonviolent Action (Justapaz), Bogota, Colombia “I’m keen to break the war into a thousand pieces.” -Gioconda Belli Martha Soley, better known as “Solecito”, was born on August … Read more

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]]> Leader Formation at Kgolagano College https://www.globalministries.org/leader-formation-at-kgolagano-college/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:40:45 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54728 Written by: Paul Chimhungwe, who serves with Kgolagano College, Botswana. The beautiful Botswana sunrise reminds me daily that our God is at work in this part of the continent. As a mission co-worker, I am just participating in what the Almighty is … Read more

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]]> Ministry with Refugees in Hungary https://www.globalministries.org/ministry-with-refugees-in-hungary/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:21:35 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54629             Margaret Emma Perry serves with the Reformed Church in Hungary (RCH). At the community hub of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid’s (HRCA) Refugee Ministry, clients bustle in and out throughout the day for visits with social workers, housing or medical … Read more

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]]> The Sound of the Stone Bell https://www.globalministries.org/the-sound-of-the-stone-bell/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:26:36 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54542 Jeffrey Mensendiek serves with J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, Japan. This is a story I recently heard from a Buddhist priest named Odake (pronounced Oh Dah Kay). Back when Japan was in the midst of its imperial-colonial war (known either … Read more

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]]> A time for gratitude https://www.globalministries.org/a-time-for-gratitude/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:58:25 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54282 by Elena Huegel who serves with the Intercultural Research and Studies Institute (INESIN) in Mexico As a review of my ministry over the last year, in preparation for new workshops and courses ahead, I decided to read the “Gratitude Journal” … Read more

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