Approved for Missions
Posted on June 18, 2008
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Mission Trip
Posted on May 31, 2008
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Harmony Bethel Church in Dillsburg, PA is sponsoring a mission trip to help those who have been devastated in the New Orleans area. The trip is p lanned for June 29 - July 6. If you would like to join the group from Harmony and other area churches, please contact Pastor Retta Murray at 432-7592 or by email at rmurr@aol.com. Thank you.
China Earthquake Relief
Posted on May 28, 2008
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Churches in the Eastern Region,
The Commission on Missions of the Eastern Regional Conference is issuing a plea for funds for China Earthquake relief. Funds should be sent to Jim Bender, 2460 Grandview Drive, York Haven, PA 17370. The check should be marked “China Earthquake Relief.” These funds will be forwarded to Mennonite Central Committee for relief efforts.
Jack Selcher
Commission on Missions
CCM Update!
Posted on May 13, 2008
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An increase of news reports coming out of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) the last few days reveal the devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis is much larger than first thought. The death rate continues to climb to an estimated 100,000 with others still missing, and as many as 1 million people homeless.
Myanmar is controlled by a secretive military junta which specializes in human rights abuses designed to repress the people. The government is just now officially allowing international aid to arrive in the country. The first UN relief plane landed today (Thursday) with more on the way. The Myanmar government was very slow in granting entry visas for international relief efforts.
I am aware that some Samaritan’s Purse staff arrived in Myanmar on Monday (two days after the cyclone hit) because they already had plans to visit the country. That organization–along with many other relief agencies–are mobilizing efforts to assist the people of Myanmar, once their government will allow relief workers to enter.
Our CGGC Eastern Region has announced that funds can be sent to their treasurer (designated for “Myanmar Cyclone Relief”) which will then be forwarded to the Mennonite Central Committee for disbursement.
Churches outside the Eastern Region are encouraged to send relief assistance directly to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Or you may go directly to the Samaritan’s website and donate online: www.samaritanspurse.org/MP_article.asp?ArticleID=158.
And most of all…pray for the people of Myanmar. I am fully aware that God works through natural disasters such as this to “open doors” so that that people may hear the truth and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Pray for Christian relief workers to demonstrate sensitivity to the government authorities, yet provide a living witness to Christ’s love that will be undeniable to those who are helped.
Thank you for your generous response.
Blessed to be a blessing,
Pastor Don Dennison, Director
CGGC Cross-Cultural Ministries
We Need Your Help
Posted on May 13, 2008
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Churches in the Eastern Region,
The Commission on Missions of the Eastern Regional Conference is issuing a plea for funds for Myanmar cyclone relief. Funds should be sent to Jim Bender, 2460 Grandview Drive, York Haven, PA 17370. The check should be marked “Myanmar Cyclone Relief.” These funds will be forwarded to Mennonite Central Committee for relief efforts. Thank you.
Jack Selcher
Commission on Missions
Report from Moldova
Posted on April 25, 2008
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Igor Ribca pastors a church in the village of Gura Bicului but also serves on the Moldova Facilitation Team to advance the church planting vision and training in his country. The CGGC began providing monthly support for the Ribcas as a result of our involvement with the Alliance for Saturation Church Planting in Eastern Europe. We continue with that investment today through (CC 2829) Moldova Leadership Development.
When we became aware that the Gura Bicului church building needed a new roof and other repairs, more than $4,750 was given by Eastern Region churches in 2007 to fund the project. We received a letter of thanks from Igor in March. Here is a portion of his translation:
”I am so glad that God blessed our church through your support. We feel your encouragement through this support for our church, our family, and our ministry. Thank you for all the money you sent.
We are very glad that God heard the prayers of our church and blessed us with the money for the roof through you all. This was not easy, because God led us through our faith to wait upon Him. When the first amount was sent in December, it was not enough money. In January, our church held a 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Through this prayer time, God showed us His power and how He could answer our prayers. We soon received word that the rest of the money we needed for this roof was being sent to us. We now know that the way of the Lord is the way of faith.
We are now ready to begin this work on the roof. I want to encourage all who contributed to this support so that our church can be a blessing in the name of the Lord in Gura Bicului for the salvation of many people in our village.”
Eastern Region Affiliate Missionaries
Posted on April 21, 2008
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Please remember our Eastern Region affiliate Missionaries. They continually need your support financially and prayerfully. Our affilifate missionaries and their home church are listed below.
| Jim & Kay Baker, Navajo Missions Inc. | Lancaster First | |
| Jennifer Esh, Youth with a Mission | Hollidaysburg | |
| Chris & Vickie Gerardi, Camp Pennacle | Central Manor | |
| Travis and Lisa Helm, Gospel for Asia | Greenvillage | |
| Alycia Hodil, Coalition for Christian Outreach | Chambersburg | |
| Gary & Joyce Hornbaker, CBM Ministries | Shippensburg | |
| Stephen & Amy Hosler, Inner City Impact | York West Poplar St | |
| Tom & Danae Hudzina, Campus Crusade | Greenvillage | |
| David & Nancy Leventry, Missionary Tech Team | Central Manor | |
| Jeffrey Mills , Samaritan’s Purse | Chambersburg First | |
| John & Nancy Morton, Youth with a Mission | Shippensburg | |
| Glenn & Betty Osborn, China Outreach Ministries | Mechanicsburg | |
| Roddy & Nancy Runyan, Fruitbelt Farmworkers Ministry | North Middleton | |
| Sheila Shaffer, Mission to the World | Living Water Community | |
| Barbara Weidman, InterVarsity | Central Manor | |
| Darlene Weidman, Wycliffe Translators | Central Manor | |
| Lisa Weidman, CrossWorld | Central Manor | |
| Sean & Deanna Riccardelli, BCM International | Living Faith | |
Mission Opportunities
Posted on April 7, 2008
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| POSITION | LOCATION | DURATION | DESIRED SKILLS |
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| Teacher, encourager | Borel, Haiti | 4 years+ | Servant leader capable of mentoring and teaching in areas of business, Bible, etc. |
| Pastor, encourager | Saint-Marc, Haiti | 5 years | Pastor and Advisor to Haitian pastors, Servant Leader, Teach at Saint-Marc Bible |
| Teacher | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 5 years+ | Faculty teaching Bible, theology, ministry, etc. at College of Christian Theology |
| Church Planter | USA | 5 years+ | Spanish-speaking, entrepreneurial leader who can develop a committed core group. |
| Pastor/discipler | Gothenburg, Sweden | 2 years+ | Team-player helping to develop leadership for international, English-speaking church |
CLICK HERE for a copy of the Missionary Application!
For more information, contact:
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Pastor Don Dennison, Director |
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Our Mission
Posted on April 1, 2008
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The mission of the commission shall be to:
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Raise cross cultural mission awareness and involvement across the Conference
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Assist district and local mission organizations
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Encourage opportunities for “hands-on” mission service
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Facilitate the raising and distribution of funds and other resources for missions, disaster relief, or other special needs
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Work together with the General Conference in promoting world-wide mission endeavors
The commission shall have the authority to set guidelines and policies to further define and execute its mission, subject to approval by the Administrative
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Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. |
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