World Mission Offering invites, 'Come walk with us.'

The 2006 World Mission Offering emphasis for the Church of the Brethren General Board invites congregations and church members to "Come walk with us in mission." The offering is designed to foster and deepen ties between Brethren mission workers and congregations. The suggested date for World Mission Sunday is Oct. 8, but materials are not tied to the date.

"Our gifts to mission work are an amazing way for us to 'walk the talk,'" said Carol Bowman, the board's stewardship development counselor. "This is the full circle of faithfulness: discipleship, stewardship, and evangelism."

Free resources include a new world map showing Brethren global connections, a bulletin insert, offering envelope, and worship resources in English and Spanish. To access resources, including background slides to use in a power point or other media presentation, go to www.brethren.org/genbd/funding/opportun/WorldMission.htm. For more information and additional resources about Church of the Brethren missions, call 800-323-8039 ext. 227.

Source: 9/13/2006 Newsline