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 Nov 2023 18:54:53 +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 First Months in Morocco https://www.globalministries.org/first-months-in-morocco/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:54:51 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53561 Written by: Antionette Bailu, who serves in Morocco My arrival in Morocco has been a great experience. In the beginning, there was a little difficulty because I didn’t know anyone. But, with time, we have become family with the faithful … Read more

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]]> The Days Are Not Always The Same https://www.globalministries.org/the-days-are-not-always-the-same/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:12:06 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53240 Written by: Alex Maldonado-Lizardi and Xiomara Cintron-Garcia who serve with the Christian Centre for Justice, Peace and Nonviolent Action (Justapaz), Bogota, Colombia On Friday, August 25, from Justapaz, four of us arrived in the shade of the mango tree in … Read more

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]]> A Voice from the Democratic Republic of Congo https://www.globalministries.org/a-voice-from-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:11:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53441 Written by: Bryan Parrish, serving with the Church of Christ in Congo Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians reminded me of the tribal conflict between the Tekes and the Yakas.  In this passage, we discover Evodi and Syntyche, two Christians that … Read more

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]]> Seminar on Christianity in Hong Kong https://www.globalministries.org/seminar-on-sinicization-of-christianity-in-hong-kong/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:28:17 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53265 Written by: G Lou, Mission Co-Worker in East Asia & Pacific Region The Hong Kong Christian Council and the China Christian Council & National Committee of Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China (CCC & TSPM) jointly convened … Read more

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]]> Prayer For Quilters All Over The World https://www.globalministries.org/prayer-for-quilters-all-over-the-world/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:17:24 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53251 Written by: Phyllis Byrd serves with the Organization of Africa Instituted Churches (OAIC) in Kenya. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19 Prayer:God, thank you for the quilting mantel that you have given your children. As your quilters, we are part of the … Read more

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]]> A Call For Protection https://www.globalministries.org/a-call-for-protection/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:31:48 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52963 Written by: Rev. Victor Makari and Sara Makari, who serve the Diyar Consortium in Israel/Palestine If you have been following the news, you may be aware that the situation in Israel and Palestine has been going from bad to worse.  The … Read more

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]]> Celebrations at Bazaar Café https://www.globalministries.org/celebrations-at-bazaar-cafe/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:50:23 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52813 By Martha Mensendiek Martha Mensendiek serves with Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan. Dear Friends, This has been a banner year for the Bazaar Café for two reasons. On September 9th, we celebrated the 25th anniversary with a big event. The Bazaar … Read more

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]]> A Network of Youth In Resistance In Guatemala https://www.globalministries.org/a-network-of-youth-in-resistance-in-guatemala/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:39:29 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52792 By Rev. Ricardo Mayol-Bracero After spending 9 months visiting and thanking churches for their commitment to the mission, I returned to continue serving alongside the Christian Ecumenical Council of Guatemala and get more involved with the guardian communities of their … Read more

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]]> But This Is Your Country! https://www.globalministries.org/but-this-is-your-country/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:26:46 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52836 Written by Nishan Bakalian, serving in Lebanon with the Union of Armenian Evangelical Churches. Perched atop a barstool outside a one-table “manoucheh” (the standard Lebanese breakfast food – pizza-shaped dough with thyme and oil topping) bakery, I was enjoying breakfast late one … Read more

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]]> Greetings from Hungary https://www.globalministries.org/greetings-from-hungary/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:08:18 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52739 Margaret Emma Perry serves with the Reformed Church in Hungary (RCH). Greetings from Budapest, everyone! My name is Emma Perry, and since May, I have served as a Global Mission Intern (GMI) with the Reformed Church in Hungary (RCH). This … Read more

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