Week of Events
Mission Moment
The Outreach Team has selected a World Mission Offering mission project for October because it addresses food insecurity outside the U.S. White Cross funds are used for the Myanmar Medical Care and Food project to fulfill requests for goods and supplies that aid in recovery from devastating events. The Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC) has mobilized local churches to minister to the needs of the internally displaced people in Myanmar, a disaster-prone region of the world, where the extremely poor are often those least able to recover from overwhelming disaster. They have distributed rice, oil, beans, canned fish, eggs, noodles, and water that helps fight off diarrhea, dehydration, and death. The MBC plans to raise $11,764 annually for the project, 48% of which is funded for 2023, and the following items are needed. $100 provides blankets, mosquito netting and tarps as protection from monsoon rains. $250 buys food like rice, vegetables, oil, salt, beans, and sardines. $500 equips medical clinics with medications, vitamins, and medical kits. When you give to White Cross projects to feed refugees, and ensure that they receive Christian hospitality, you are doing these things for God’s glory. Please consider this in your giving to this offering.
Pathways to Promise Companion Training
Sanctuary is offering an opportunity to register for a workshop on Becoming a Companion sponsored by Pathways to Promise. The Companionship program is a ministry of presence for those who are isolated and suffering, helping them find the right solutions for themselves. Companionship skills teach how to walk alongside people who need to know they are not alone. Participants will be introduced to the Companionship Model and learn about relational engagement that enables substantial change when helping others. They will also learn the importance of integrating Companionship into their organizations and communities. The registration fee is $60, which can be reimbursed by Sanctuary following attending the workshop. Save a copy of your registration and email to Janice Rowe. Also include a note that you attended the training and any comments you want to share about it. For more information about the workshop, click on View More Details link, found on the Add to Cart page. Please note the workshop time on the website says CST, however, we have confirmed it is a mistake and it runs from 7-10pm EST. Space is limited, please register early if you plan to attend.
