“AND THE
WORD BECAME FLESH
AND MADE HIS
HOME
among us.”
John
1:14 (CEB)
“We are God’s accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way that we live our lives.”
—Ephesians 2:10 (CEB)
Louisiana Conference of the UMC
People like you are bearing witness to God’s presence in the world through the transformative work of Global Ministries and UMCOR.
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Whether responding to a hurricane in Florida or providing medical supplies to Ukraine, together we are demonstrating Christ’s love around the world.
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time when the world
We invite you
to
join
with
us
in
demonstrating love, joy, hope and peace at a
needs it so much. Be encouraged by
what
you see—then
join us in
continuing Christ’s redeeming work
in the
world. 5
PHYSICAL needs
Providing clean water to communities in Africa and Asia; building health clinics for greater accessibility to care in Africa; equipping medical professionals to care for people caught in conflict.
Together we’re meeting the of those who are hurting...
“… for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.”
Matthew 25: 35-36 (NRSV)
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“So, I tell the hospital, ‘thank you, plenty, plenty! Thank you. I am so happy.’”
–Mother of infant successfully treated for malaria at Kissy (Sierra Leone) United Methodist Hospital
Rev. Dr. Jean Claude Masuka Malek
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Following Hurricane Ian, Charlotte County Emergency Management used this temporary microgrid at Port Charlotte UMC co-funded by UMCOR, the Florida Annual Conference and Footprint Project.
Photo by: Footprint Project
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million has been dedicated to-date for assisting an estimated 380,000 people impacted by the war in Ukraine. Types of support provided by UMCOR partners cover a wide range of needs, from medical supplies to legal services, including explosive ordnance risk education and removal through UMCOR partner Mines Advisory Group (MAG). Seen above: MAG works with Ukraine Army dealing with rockets and other ordnance; MAG’s Technical Operations Manager points out dangerous items to soldiers at a checkpoint.
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.’”
Psalm
91:1-2 (NRSV)
WORLD saferTogether we’re making the for those impacted by conflict or natural disaster...
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LOOKING FOR belonging
Together we’re providing hope for those and longing to be loved...
“We see many children and families coming to church looking for connection, belonging, love and stability. Our goal is to provide a vibrant church community that can help them build stable connections with others and strengthen their relationship with God.”
–Desiree Segura-April, Ph.D., United Methodist Missionary, Resource Person for Children at Risk Ministries in Latin America and the Caribbean (pictured below right)
The UMC of Mongolia has 12 churches and 12 local leaders. Missionaries Rev. Chin Cho and Grace Cho at a UMC leaders retreat in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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Chin Cho
“‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’”
Matthew 25:40(b) (NRSV)
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“They will rebuild ancient ruins on your account; the foundations of generations past you will restore. You will be called Mender of Broken Walls, Restorer of Livable Streets.”
Isaiah 58:12 (CEB)
HUMAN dignity Together we’re affirming the of all who are made in the image of God...
Ukrainian family celebrates birth of newborn whose family fled to Poland.
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Yambasu Agriculture Initiative is investing in the use of church-owned land to provide income for the church, livelihoods for the surrounding communities, food and nutrition security and climate resilience in Angola, Dem. Rep. Congo, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe.
Courtesy of Dr. Kepifri Lakoh
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“You show that you are Christ’s letter.... You weren’t written with ink but with the Spirit of the living God. You weren’t written on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”
- 2 Corinthians 3:3
(CEB)
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Your year-end gift to Global Ministries and UMCOR today will help: • Empower missionaries • Strengthen global health systems • Support disaster response and development efforts • Further evangelism and church revitalization May our living testament be written in love, joy, hope and peace. Join us in demonstrating God’s redeeming work in the world. GIVE ONLINE AT umcmission.org/givelove OR RETURN THE CARD ENCLOSED. 15
General Board of Global Ministries | The United Methodist Church 458 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, Suite 1 | Atlanta, Georgia 30308 Your gift of any size will empower the work of faithful United Methodist missionaries, improve global health, bolster disaster response and development efforts, and further evangelism and church revitalization. GOD’S presence Bearing witness to in the world GIVE ONLINE AT umcmission.org/givelove OR RETURN THE CARD ENCLOSED.
