Mission Sunday

11-25-18

Mission Sunday

CJ Carrier

1. Highlights

   1. You gave me water: Wells in Malawi

      1. Death rate has declined

      2. Church attendance had increased

      3. Women are safer

      4. Salvations have happened

   2. I was a stranger and you took me in

      1. Family promise

      2. Alms

      3. Adoption and foster parenting.

      4. Small groups

   3. I was naked and you clothed me

      1. Pajamas for needy families at Christmas time.

      2. Palouse Care Network

      3. Clothes

   4. I was sick and you visited me.

      1. Hospital visits

      2. Ecuador Medical Missions

         1. White haired girl

            1. Taught sign language

         2. Cleft palate

            1. Successful surgery

   5. I was in prison and you came to me.

      1. Prison ministry

      2. Children of prisoners ministry

   6. Short term Missions

      1. Haiti

      2. Ecuador

      3. Africa

      4. Philippines

      5. Puerto Rico

   7. Long term Missions

      1. Vicki Owens: Uganda

      2. Amy Carlson: Ecuador

      3. Kosovo: Nathan and Miranda

      4. Italy: Paolo and C’thy Tellini

2. Discussion Question

   1. What part are you playing in Jesus’ answer in Matthew 25: 35-40 (today’s key scripture)

   2. What does it mean to you to be a part of ministry to “the least of these?”

   3. Take a little time to celebrate together. Our tithes and offerings are supporting a diversity of local and global ministries that no individual effort could make happen. Together we are making a difference and bringing glory to the Lord.  Talk together about those ministries and finish by lifting them before the Lord in prayer.

3. Key Scriptures and Quotes

   1. Matthew 25: 35-40 “35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”