Africa Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/africa/ 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, 11 Jan 2024 16:29:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Africa Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/africa/ 32 32 All Africa Conference of Churches New Campaign Against Gender Based Violence https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-new-campaign-against-gender-based-violence/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:29:56 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54161 This article was originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. “The Agenda 2063; The Africa we want; envisages a non-sexist Africa, where girls and boys can reach their full potential, and where men and women contribute … Read more

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]]> Pray with Mozambique, January 7, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-mozambique-january-7-2024/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=53670 Lectionary Selection:  Mark 1: 4-11 John the Baptist’s preaching in the desert marks a moment of hope for the desperate people. The call to repentance is a call to trust God, which brings with him the hope of peace and well-being. … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of John E. Miles https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-is-saddened-to-learn-of-the-death-of-john-e-miles/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:33:22 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53981 John E. Miles, age 82, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was the eldest son of the late Ernest and Olive Miles of Gloucester, England, and was raised in Wales … Read more

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]]> The Peace Project https://www.globalministries.org/the-peace-project/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:44:19 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53954 Let There Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me (With Us) By Rev. Nadine Burton, Regional Minister of the Great River Region While serving as a short-term volunteer with the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) and Global … Read more

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]]> Recent Security Breach in Sierra Leone: A Statement from the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone https://www.globalministries.org/recent-security-breach-in-sierra-leone-a-statement-from-the-council-of-churches-in-sierra-leone/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:42:07 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53942 On Sunday, November 26, 2023, unidentified gunmen attacked various military installations, police stations, and the main correctional institutions in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  Immediately following the security breaches, officials implemented an indefinite nationwide curfew as they worked to bring those gunmen … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries Signs Statement – Take Immediate Action on Sudan or Be Complicit in Future Atrocities https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-signs-statement-take-immediate-action-on-sudan-or-be-complicit-in-future-atrocities/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:42:14 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53714 Today, on the 7-month anniversary since the outbreak of war, 50 Sudanese and international civil society groups, including Global Ministries, released a statement sounding the alarm on the risk of further atrocities in Sudan and calling for decisive action from international … Read more

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]]> Pray with Eswatini, November 12, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-eswatini-november-12-2023/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52127 Lectionary Selection:  Matthew 25:1-13 Prayers for Eswatini Dear Heavenly Father, We are reminded of the responsibility and privilege we have as your servants to serve and make a difference in the lives of others. We ask for your blessings and guidance … 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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]]> 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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]]> Pray with the Democratic Republic of Congo, October 15, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-october-15-2023/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52122 Lectionary Selection:  Philippians 4:1-9 Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo Dear God of Peace,Dear God of all that is noble, just, pure and beautiful, We rejoice.  We always rejoice, even though we lack not reason for tears. We thank you … Read more

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