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KenyaInsomeareasofKenya,thehighrateofeconomicpovertymakesitdifficultformostparentstoprovidefortheirchildren’seducationalneeds.GikanduSchoolinNairobiisoneof17publicprimaryschoolssupportedbyGlobalMinistriespartnerChurchWorldServiceinKenya.ThroughChurchWorldService,WeekofCompassion,andsupportfromthelocalcommunity,theschoolhasbeenupgradedandnowenjoysrefurbishedclassrooms,electricity,improvedwaterandsanitationfacilities,activeparticipationbyparents,andasecurelearningenvironment.Asimprovementsbegan,studentsweresoencouragedthattheystartedtravelingtoschoolusingonlythelightoftheirlampsintheearlymorninghourstomaximizethetimetheyhadtolearn.Thistransformationishappeninginaschoolthathadlongbeenneglectedwithnorecordofchildrenadvancingtosecondaryschool.Nowthereisprideinlearningandhopeforabetterfuture.Coverphoto:JoelCooper

How to use this calendar… Eachweek,thiscalendarfeaturesmissionariestokeepinyourprayers.Considerincludingthesemissionariesinyourpersonalprayersaswellasintheprayersofyourchurch.Inaddition,youcanfindaWeeklyPrayerfromGlobalMinistriesonthehomepageofthewebsite,www.globalministries.org.

This calendar is our thank you gift for your support of Global MinistriesFaithfulFriends,

AscommittedpartnerswithGlobalMinistries,yousupportgrowingmissionandministryaroundtheglobe.Thiscalendarisourthankyougiftforyoursupportandawayofconnectingyoutotheworkyoumakepossiblethroughouttheyear.Wehopethehighlightedstories,photos,andprayerrequestsinspireyouincreativewaystogrowinyourrelationshipwithGlobalMinistriesandourpartnersaroundtheglobe.

GlobalMinistriescontinuestoseekwaystoembodyfivecorevaluesandtogrowinrelationshipandmission,hereandaroundtheworld:

• Presence - ManifestingGod’slovebylivinginintentional,committedrelationships.

• Mutuality - WalkinginhopewithothersinGod’smission.

• Community - BuildinginterdependenceandunityamongallofGod’schildren.

• Justice - LivingoutGod’sradicallovebyconfrontingpowersthatdenythefullnessoflifeandtheintegrityofcreation.

• Peace - EmbodyingreconcilingrelationshipswithGod,humanityandcreation.

ThankyouforyourpartnershipwithGlobalMinistriesandcontinuedsupportofglobalmission.

The Middle East InitiativeJesuswasbornintheMiddleEast.TheChurchbeganthere.WhoareMiddleEasternChristianstoday?Howdowepartnerwithchurchesandpeopleoffaithintheregion?Whatdifferencecanwemaketogether?

JoinGlobalMinistriesinaspecialexploration—the Middle East Initiative.LaunchingatGeneralSynodandGeneralAssembly2015,andcontinuingthrough2016.

Pray. Learn. Engage. The Middle East Initiative.

Julia Brown KarimuCo-Executive, Global MinistriesPresident, Division of Overseas MinistriesChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)

IndianapolisOfficeP.O.Box1986Indianapolis,IN46206-1986(317)713-2575

Jim MoosCo-Executive, Global MinistriesExecutive Minister, Wider Church MinistriesUnited Church of Christ

ClevelandOffice700ProspectAvenue,7thFloorCleveland,OH44115-1100(216)736-3202

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A total of 106 missionaries served in 40 countries in 2013, which included:

•46fully-supportedmissionaries•9GlobalMissionInterns(youngadults)

•14long-termvolunteers•37associates•23short-termvolunteers

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WatchNight

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HumanRightsDay

WorldAIDSDay

Christmas Day

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Bethany Waggoner

Ecuador

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Kim and Erik Free

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www.globalministries.org

Global Ministries offers many resources for you and your congregation to become more involved and energized in global mission. Find resources for worship, education, advocacy and more at www.globalministries.org/resources.

FirstNightof Hanukkah

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Paraguay/ Argentina

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Karen and John Campbell-Nelson

Indonesia

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ChinaForover10years,GlobalMinistrieshasbeenrespondingtotheneedsofpeopleinruralareasofHenanProvince,China.HenanProvincewastragicallyaffectedbyHIV/AIDSwhenapharmaceuticalfirmcollectedbloodfromtheimpoverishedlocals.However,thosecollectingbloodkepttheircostslowbyreusingneedles,therebyinfectinganentireregionofpeople.Theinfrastructure,includingeducation,hassufferedasthemiddlegenerationcontinuestodiefromHIV/AIDS.InHenanProvince,theYaoMuslimVillageElementarySchoolhasbeenindisrepairforyears.Together,theZhoukouChristianChurch,theAmityFoundation,thelocalMuslimcommunity,andGlobalMinistriesworkedtorebuildtheschool,whichopenedlastyear.GlobalMinistriesdonorsplayedanimportantroleinsupportingthebuildingproject.Nowchildrenhavetheopportunitytolearnandgrowinasaferenvironment.

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Rosalind Gnatt

Germany


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Lebanon

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Turkey

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Mexico Chiapas,Mexicoisrichinresourcesbutlagsbehindtherestofthecountrysocioeconomically.Illiteracy,poverty,andlackofinfrastructuresuchashousingandhealthcarearechallengesfacedinthisregion.Inaddition,thereisconflictbetweenChristiandenominations.GlobalMinistriespartnertheInstituteforInterculturalStudiesandResearch,orINESIN,isdedicatedtotheeducationandgrowthofthepeopleofChiapasthroughinterreligiousandinterculturaldialogue.INESIN’sfocusisonpreventionofdomesticviolence,positiveconflicttransformation,migration,personalspiritualgrowth,Biblicaltranslation,andstrengtheningcommunities.GlobalMinistriesandINESINbelievethatdiversityisagiftofGod’sgraceand,whilefaithtraditionsmaydiffer,wecanworktogetherforcommongoalsofjusticeandpeace.

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Disciples Week of Compassion and UCC One Great Hour of Sharing support many of Global Ministries partners and projects around the world. Learn ways to promote these important annual offerings at your church at www.globalministries.org.

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Adam Royston

Thailand

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Mexico

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Japan

February 2015

AshWednesdayPresidents’Day

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Susan Valiquette and Scott Couper

South Africa

Lebanon Whilemostofusimaginerefugeecampsastentcities,theShatilarefugeecampinBeirut,Lebanonismadeupofconcretebuildings,streets,andalleysandispackedwithpeople.ThecampwasoriginallysetupforPalestinianrefugeesin1949,butwiththerecentSyrianCivilWar,thecamphasswollenwithrefugeesfromSyria.TheDepartmentofServiceforPalestinianRefugees(DSPR)inLebanon,whichispartofGlobalMinistriespartnertheMiddleEastCouncilofChurches,iscommittedtoservingtheserefugees,manyofwhomwerefirstdisplacedover65yearsago.DSPR’sworkovertheyearshasmovedfromreliefworktovocationaltrainingandeducation.DSPRmaintainsafirmcommitmenttotherecognitionofrightsforPalestiniansintheMiddleEast.BringingthesituationofPalestinianrefugeesintotheconsciousnessofpeoplearoundtheworldisamajoraspectoftheiradvocacy.Aboy’st-shirtremindsusthatinthemidstofdifficultcircumstancesandtragedy,wemustnevergiveup.

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What in the world can you do? Global Ministries offers weekly ideas for engaging in justice and advocacy around the world in the weekly email update. Sign up at www.globalministries.org/signup

WorldDayofPrayer

March 2015MISS ION PERSONNEL

Diane and Terry Hutter

Swaziland

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Ben Ewert

Thailand

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Gary Luallin

Ghana

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Ecuador

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India Forreasonsrangingfromculturetosafetytoeducationalaccess,only2outof5womeninIndiacanreadorwrite.About40%ofIndiangirlsunder14donotgotoschool.Workingtochangethesestatistics,theLucyPerryNobleSchoolinMadurai,Indiaiscommittedtoprovidingaqualityeducationtogirlsinallcastegroupswhosefamiliescannotaffordtosendthemtoschool.NearbyLadyDoakCollegehasthesamevisionandanexceptionalreputationforeducation.WithhelpfromsupportersofGlobalMinistries,theSchoolandtheCollegearecultivatingrelationshipstoencourageLucyPerryNoble’sbeststudentstocontinuetheireducationatLadyDoakCollege.GlobalMinistriesanddonorshavesupportedinfrastructuralneedssuchaslibraries,teachers,andschooladministrators.ScholarshipprogramshavebeeninitiatedsothatLucyPerryNobleSchoolstudentshaveanopportunitytoattendLadyDoakCollege.FormaleducationgiveswomeninIndiamanymoreopportunitiesthankstotheselong-standingpartnersofGlobalMinistries.

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Want to direct your gift to a special need such as education or the empowerment of women? Special giving opportunities abound! Visit the website at www.globalministries.org/give or contact the Resource Development office at [email protected] or 317-713-2555.

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April 2015

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Sara and Victor Makari

Israel/ Palestine

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Mark Behle

Lesotho

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Nicole Betteridge

Thailand

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Kate Moyer and Doug Smith

Mexico

Ghana Seekinganincomeforbasicneeds,homelesschildrenasyoungas5cometothemarketinHo,Ghanaeachweektowork.Theysleepoutsideamongthemarketstallsandneedfood,clothes,love,andprotection.SinceGhanahaslittleinthewayofsocialwelfareprograms,thechurchmuststepinwhenneeded.TheNenyoHaborborstreetkidsprogramisaprojectofGlobalMinistriespartnertheEvangelicalPresbyterianChurchinGhana.Theprogramoffersthechildrenfoodandfellowshipalongwithschooluniforms,feesandsupplies.Somechildrenhavebeenplacedwithhostfamiliesorrelativesthroughtheprogram.Theolderchildrenareofferedtheopportunitytolearntrades.Theboyspicturedstandinfrontofwhatisnowtheboys’dormatNenyoHaborbor.FleetwoodUCCinPennsylvaniasponsoredthedorm,whichwillhouse60boys.Theseprojectsgivestreetchildrensafety,hope,education,anddirection,whileembodyingthemissionstatementoftheEvangelicalPresbyterianChurchinGhana:“Bringinglighttowherethereisdarkness.”

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Global Ministries mission personnel do not work alone, but alongside partner churches and organizations worldwide. To learn more about how you can support Global Ministries missionaries and partners, contact the Global Ministries Mission Personnel office at [email protected] or 317-713-2567.

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Kristine Tisinger

Ghana

May 2015

Pentecost

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India

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Hungary

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Fiji

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Haiti

Jerusalem Atthe2015GeneralSynodandGeneralAssembly,GlobalMinistrieswilllaunchtheMiddleEastInitiative.OurChristianfaithconnectsustotheMiddleEastwhereChristwasbornandwherethefirstChristianmissionaries–James,Peter,Paul,Mark,andThomas–spreadtheGoodNews.GlobalMinistrieshasalonghistoryofpresenceandengagementintheMiddleEastandwecontinuethislegacyofconnectionsandrelationshipsthroughpartnerslikeRawdatel-Zuhur,aprimaryschoolforPalestinianchildreninEastJerusalem.Theschoolmainlyservesthelowerincomecommunity,providingscholarshipsandcontinuingtooperateunderdifficultcircumstances.YoucanconnectwithachildbybecomingasponsortoastudentthroughGlobalMinistriesChildSponsorshipProgram.WeaccompanyourpartnersintheMiddleEastastheygivewitnessamongdiversereligioustraditions.GlobalMinistriesinvitesyoutoparticipateintheMiddleEastInitiativethroughengagement,advocacy,worship,andBiblestudy.

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www.globalministries.orgGlobal Ministries launches the Middle East Initiative at General Synod and General Assembly in the coming weeks. The initiative will continue through 2016.

Learn how you can become a part of this exciting initiative at www.globalministries.org.

Ramadanbegins

June 2015

UCCGeneralSynod June26-30

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Kahala Cannon

India

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Amelia Casillas and Pedro Carlos

Argentina/ Paraguay

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Kim and Erik Free

Mozambique

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Loren McGrail

Israel/ Palestine

Argentina InnearlyallofthechurchesinArgentina,communioniscelebratedeverySunday.Thechurchesareintimateenoughthateveryonecomesforwardtocirclearoundthealtarandpassthebreadandcuparoundthecircle,waitinguntileveryonehasbeenservedtoeattogether.Thereisarealsenseofwelcometothecommuniontableandaspiritofbelonging.GlobalMinistriespartnertheChurchoftheDisciplesofChristinArgentinaknowstheybelongtothecommunitiestheyserve,seekingtomeetthespiritual,emotional,andphysicalneedsofthepeople.WiththeeconomyofArgentinacontinuallyincrisis,GlobalMinistriesandtheChurchoftheDisciplesofChristinArgentinaaccompanyeachotherandthosesufferingfromhunger,lackofeducation,healthneeds,andpoverty.Together,weareacommittedpresencealongtheoftendifficultjourney.

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Independence DayCanada Day

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Disciples GeneralAssembly July18-22

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Jeffrey Mensendiek

Japan

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Scott Nicholson

Mexico


Want to learn more about hope and community around the world? Go to www.globalministries.org for weekly prayers, news, and monthly bulletin inserts in English and Spanish.

‘Idal-Fitr (Ramadanends)

July 2015

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Mary Jane and Don Westra

Honduras

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Bethany Waggoner

Ecuador

Indonesia Indonesiaisthefourthmostpopulousnationintheworld,withboththeworld’slargestMuslimpopulationandlargestnumberofProtestantChristiansinAsia.ChristiandialoguewithMuslims,Hindus,andindigenousfaithsisanimportantpartoftheministryofGlobalMinistriespartner,theEvangelicalChurchofWestTimor.Since1998,misunderstanding,carelesscomments,andcriticismfromonereligiousgroupagainstanotherhavesparkedriots,churchandmosqueburnings,andmasskillings.Religiousleadersofallfaithshavetriedtoencourageallsidestoendtheviolenceandenterintodiscussionsthroughmeetings,seminars,andworkshopsthatwillfosterunderstandingamongpeoplesoffaith.WeprayforchurchleadersandourpartnersinIndonesia,thattheywillcontinuetobuildbridgesamongChristiansandbetweenneighborsofotherfaiths.

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Be a Global Mission Church! Whether your congregation is just getting started or growing in mission, the Global Mission Church initiative offers steps to energize your church about mission. Go to www.globalministries.org to learn more.


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Andrew Sheraton-Cooper

Lesotho

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Beth Guy

Guadeloupe/Martinique

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Carmelo Alvarez

Venezuela

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Nicaragua

August 2015

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Par Vasquez

Guatemala

Jordan InSpring2011,violencebrokeoutinSyriaanddevelopedintocivilwar,causingchaosandthreateningthelivesofSyrianmen,women,andchildren.Fearingfortheirsafety,familiesfledtomorestablecountrieslikeJordan,Turkey,LebanonandArmenia.TheongoingcrisisinIraqhasalsocompoundedthehumanitariansituationintheseneighboringcountries.Amajorityofrefugeesrelyontheirhostcommunities,butthesecommunitiesthemselvesarestrugglingtosurvive.GlobalMinistriespartnertheOrthodoxInitiativeworkswiththemostvulnerablepopulationsinJordanbyprovidingdirectassistancetoSyrianandIraqirefugeesandJordanianslivinginpoverty.FortheMuslimholiday‘Idal-Adha,theOrthodoxInitiativedistributedfoodparcelstofamiliesandtoysforthechildren,knowingthatthoseinneedarenotjustourneighbors,butourfamily.TheOrthodoxInitiativeandGlobalMinistriesbelieveinsupportingtheuprootedandthemostvulnerableregardlessoftheircultural,religious,andgenderbackground.

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Eleazar Fernandez

Philippines


Whether you have two weeks, two months or two years, you can volunteer to work overseas with Global Ministries. Contact the Mission Personnel Office at [email protected] or phone 317-713-2567.

September 2015

YomKippur

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Indonesia

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Hong Kong

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CommunityDemocratic Republic of the Congo TheCommunityofDisciplesofChristinCongo(CDCC)wasfoundedover100yearsagoinwhattodayistheDemocraticRepublicoftheCongo(DRC).ThechurchhasbeenaffiliatedwiththeChristianChurch(DisciplesofChrist)since1899andnowrelatescloselytoGlobalMinistries.Inadditiontocongregations,theCDCCoperateshospitals,healthclinics,maternitycenters,schools,socialcentersforwomen,agricultureprojects,andaprintinghouse.ThepeopleoftheCongocontinuetostrugglewiththeeffectsofcivilwarandongoingconflictovermineralresources.Theseconflictshaveresultedin6milliondeathsandcountlessvictimsofwarcrimes,yetthetragediesarerarelyheardinthemedia.GlobalMinistriesworkedtoraiseawarenessandexpressoursolidaritywiththepeopleoftheCongothroughtherecentCongoInitiative.Despitedifficultcircumstances,thepeopleoftheCongoremainfulloffaith,joy,andhope.Withacommunalprayerforpeaceinourhearts,wecontinuetowalkwiththepeopleoftheCongo.

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UnitedNationsDay

Islamic NewYear

World Communion Sunday

CongoWeek Oct.18-24

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Nate Bailey

Jordan

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Tyler Reeve

Morocco


Break the Silence! Every year in the third week of October, people throughout the globe commemorate the millions of lives lost in the conflict in the Congo, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges, and celebrate the country’s enormous human and natural potential.

Learn more at: www.globalministries.org/africa/congo-week.html

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Lauren Kabat

Peru

October 2015

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Jayanthi and Jim Wilson

South Africa

Japan Japancontinuestorebuildandrecoverfromtheearthquake,tsunamiandnuclearreactorexplosionsthatstruckthecountryin2011.Fearanduncertaintycontinueoverthedangersofradiation,thesafetyoffoodproducts,andthehealthofthoselivinginFukushimaandthesurroundingareas.Youngmothersfearforthehealthoftheirchildren.Familiesfeelisolated.Farmersandfishermenareconcernedaboutproducingfoodthatissafeforconsumers.GlobalMinistriesandtheUnitedChurchofChristinJapanhaveinitiatedtheAizuRadiationInformationCenter,whichprovideseducation,radiationtesting,traumasupport,andotheractivitiestocommunitymemberswhocontinuetosufferfromtheFukushimadisaster.Radiationlevelsintheair,soil,andwateraremonitored,especiallywherechildrenattendschoolorplay.FreshAirCamps–shortretreatstoareasnotaffectedbyradiation–havebeenheldforbothchildrenandadults.Astheeffectsofthenucleardisastercontinuetobeseen,fearremains.Outofthatfear,hopeshinesthroughthatthefuturewillbesaferforallwhenweworktogether.

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ThanksgivingDayThanksgiving Sunday

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What gift will you give this year? Offer the rare and precious gifts of hope, joy, peace, and love this year with Global Ministries Alternative Christmas gifts. For ideas, go to www.globalministries.org/give or call 317-713-2555.

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Henry Brewer-Calvert

Dominican Republic

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Anne Gregory

Thailand

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Elena Huegel

Chile

November 2015

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Jerri Handy and Marge Boyd

Mexico

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Ariel Royer

Israel/ Palestine

East Timor WhilethepopulationofneighboringIndonesiaisoverwhelminglyMuslim,EastTimorispredominatelyChristian.EastTimorgainedindependencefromIndonesiain2002andcurrenteconomicdisparitiesamongthepopulationmakenationbuildingachallenge.Inaddition,EastTimorisvulnerabletothealternatingdisastersofmonsoonsanddroughts.IlliteracyratesarehighinEastTimor.Fewschoolsexistandthosethatdochargetuition.GlobalMinistriespartnertheEastTimorEducationFoundationseekstomakeadifferencebybuildingandequippingfreeschools,opentoallchildrenregardlessoftheirreligiousorethnicbackground.Thisfoundationprovidestheyoungpeopleofoneofthemosteconomicallypoornationsonearthwiththeopportunityforabetterfuture.TheFoundationisnon-denominationalandworksincooperationwithGlobalMinistriesandpartnerchurchtheProtestantChurchofEastTimorinordertoprovidesupportforschools.BuildingopportunitiesforeducationcreateshopeforthefutureofEastTimor.

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BoxingDay(Canada)

NewYear’sEve

WatchNight

Winter Solstice

HumanRightsDay

WorldAIDSDay

Christmas Day

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Nancy Lott Henry

India

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Paul Turner

Democratic Republic of Congo

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Daniel Lee

Korea

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Michael Joseph

Colombia


Global Ministries offers many resources for you and your congregation to become more involved and energized in global mission. Find resources for worship, education, advocacy, and more at www.globalministries.org/resources.

FirstNightof Hanukkah

December 2015

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Chile

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