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The fruit of our labor
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Greetings from Rwanda!
By Josiah Ludwick, Global Mission worker in Rwanda Muraho and greetings from the Church of the Brethren in Rwanda! Since August 2018, Global Mission and Service made it possible for my family to live in the beautiful country of Rwanda and to be a part of the budding ministry God is blessing here. The Church
Ambassadors of Christ
A reflection by Traci Rabenstein, director of Mission Advancement “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” ~2 Corinthians 5:20, NIV Even though we’ve entered a new year, I still find myself humming Christmas hymns. One chorus in particular has stuck in my mind: “Go, tell it on the
Stitched with hope and love
By Matt DeBall, coordinator of Mission Advancement Communications “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for [God] has looked with favor on the lowliness of [God’s] servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.” ~Luke 1:46b-48 Do you have a favorite blanket? Mine is a purple,
Shout and sing for joy!
A reflection by Traci Rabenstein, director of Mission Advancement, for Giving Tuesday 2018 on 11/27 “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart! I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart! Where? Down in my heart to stay! And I’m so happy, so very
Blooming in Rwanda
By Jay Wittmeyer, executive director of Global Mission and Service My flower garden in full bloom is a wonderful sight to see this time of year. The days are hot but the evenings are cooler, and each night dew forms on flower petals. When dawn breaks, bumblebees bounce about, as do hummingbirds, and the morning
Pass on the gift
By Jay Wittmeyer, executive director of Global Mission and Service My family has a tradition on Thanksgiving Day of going around the table two or three times and making a list of the things we are especially thankful for in the past year. This list is a testimony of the goodness of God manifested in
United: serving the Lord together
A theme interpretation written by Matt DeBall, coordinator of Donor Communications, for the 2017 Mission Offering “How wonderful it is when God’s people dwell together in unity” (Psalm 133:1). Indeed, it is wonderful to see the body of Christ work together as one. Every person feeling connected to the mission and giving of themselves to the
Strengthening relationships
By Jay Wittmeyer, executive director of Global Mission and Service As executive director of Global Mission and Service, my responsibilities include strengthening relationships with our sister churches in other parts of the world. I recently returned from a trip to be with the Nigerian Brethren as they convened their 70th Majalisa (annual conference). This conference