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Mission Emphasis: A How-To Guide
Introduction
A Springboard for Action
Mission emphasis events provide a special opportunity to praise and
thank God for what he is doing to advance His kingdom. It is a time
when a local congregation can focus attention on the work of missions-at
home and abroad.
By obtaining this booklet, you have already shown a desire to expand
and sharpen the mission focus of your church. Your interest in creating
a successful mission emphasis event is the result of the Holy Spirit
working to strengthen and expand God's Kingdom. This booklet is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of ideas but to serve as a springboard
for your church's needs and creativity. Add your own ideas and freely
adapt the ones given.
A Successful Mission Emphasis events can...
- Unite church members, missionaries, and guests to work for a specific cause.
- Share what is being done on your behalf in local and overseas ministry.
- Give missionaries and church representatives an opportunity to share what God is doing through their work.
- Increase prayer and financial support for ministry.
- Strengthen and encourage the work through a time of sharing with faithful supporters.
- Produce positive feelings about being part of God's mission plan and helps to stimulate interest and involvement in missions throughout the year.
- Challenge people to get involved in short-term or career missions.
