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Miami congregation goes to Cuba
submitted by Rev. Vilson Hurtado
Members of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Miami traveled to Cuba in late July. They ministered to individuals as well as brought gifts to a local church.
 "Marlene, an elder of the congregation, has been one of the few privileged foreign Hispanics to pray for Juan. His family took him out of his house, made of sheets of wood, cardboard and without floors because he could not resist the 100 degrees inside. Juan, covered with towels and a plastic bag, suffering dementia is in need of total care. He resides in Purilimpia, a neighborhood where its inhabitants walk long dusty streets 3 times daily to get water. Forgotten by the state and no right to collect food, Juan and his family live at the mercy of the rain hoping their beds not get wet and the hot sun. On the other spectrum 3 kilometers away the sun is enjoyed alongside Varadero beach, full of foreigners, whom are wealthy ready to enjoy the country detained in half past a century." Read more (también en español en la web)
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Central Rocky Mountain Region opens search for executive regional minister
The Central Rocky Mountain Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is seeking to call an Executive Regional Minister. Information is posted on the region's website.
All applicants are required to provide updated search and call paper work to the Office of Search and Call, Disciples Home Missions in order to be considered and submit a Letter of Interest to the Chairperson of the Executive Regional Minister Search Team, Central Rocky Mountain Region in PDF format to ermsearch16@gmail.com. The application deadline is August 15, 2016.
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2017 General Assembly
Get get a running start - use Oct. 30 for a 5th Sunday promotion. Encourage folks to wear red or Chalice gear and take a selfie and post in social media with the tag #DOCWeAreOne. A video and other promotional tools are available on the assembly website. (Polo shirts will be on sale again the first two weeks in October.) |
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We are instruments
We are called to action in the face of violence. A page of resources and possible actions has been posted on disciples.org.
You are encouraged to access the Injustice Anywhere documentary hosted by the National Benevolent Association's website and the accompanying study materials specifically for interracial understanding. The film was produced in response to the troubles in Ferguson, MO, that began in August 2014.
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 Starting young
Submitted by Rebecca Buchanan - Hope for the Christian Church, D.O.C.! Young men and women lead in the 5th Sunday services in Ozark, AR, a town of 3,900. Isaiah Powers, 17, brings the message each 5th Sunday at the request of Dr. Jim Mattson. Powers aspires to become a D.O.C. minister after high school. Photo by Wanda Brewer
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Answering the call
by Krystal Jacobs
 God calls those to serve his Kingdom from all walks of life. In the past, you would have had to wait for a window of opportunity to allow you time to travel for class, sufficient financial means, and/or fewer family obligations to allow you to fulfill your call to ministry.
Mid-America Center for Ministry (CFM) recognizes the need for accessible ministry education and opens wide the window of opportunity, allowing busy people from all over the world to take quality, relevant, online ministry education courses. Time previously dedicated to travel, is now time students can do coursework. The online courses in the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program allow students to complete assignments on a schedule that fits their needs - after work, between soccer games, and even in the middle of the night, anywhere they have internet access.
Offering the courses online also allows CFM to contract with the most experienced and qualified instructors who are leaders in their field. Currently we have instructors in nine states and students from 33 states and Canada.
CFM has plans to offer on-site event offerings in the future that will be recorded to allow more persons to participate from the comfort of their own home, church office, Sunday school group, or wherever most convenient.
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Did you know.....
 Ministries mentioned in this issue that are supported in part by Disciples Mission Fund include all regions, National Benevolent Association, Disciples Home Missions' Family and Children's Ministries as well as Green Chalice and Communication Ministries? Give today
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Green Chalice, Blessed Tomorrow debut new video at NYE 2016
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Phillips initiates new series
Indigo Girls headline first PhillipsFest Nov. 13
by Geoff Brewer
Phillips Seminary is bringing a new concert event to Tulsa, Okla. that features songs of protest and hope. The Indigo Girls, one of the music industry's top duos ever, will headline the inaugural concert Nov. 13 at Legends in downtown Tulsa.
PhillipsFest: A Concert of Protest and Hope was created from the seminary's desire to celebrate and share its vision of how faith intersects with culture and the community.
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Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil  Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 2016
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You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....
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Get ready for YOUR
Mission Gathering!
Use the videos and other materials online to brush up on the identity statement. Global Ministries also offers an adult curriculum called REACH (3 sessions) and a new book about mutuality in mission, Restoring Hope. Join the prayer effort and receive weekly prompts for prayer and action. Find out more and sign up for information on the Mission First! page. You can also share your stories of mission on the Mission First! Facebook group. |
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