News
Lottie Moon shortfall limits Gospel access, leaves missionaries on hold
Tim and Audrey Shepard (names changed) were ready to go to Asia as Southern Baptist missionaries. Then they got a call that told them their appointment had been put on hold. There wasn’t enough money to send them. “You feel sort of directionless,” said Audrey. “We really don’t know what to do now.” On the field, missionaries Sam and Elizabeth Hughes (names changed) were counting the days ’til the Shepards arrived. “I’ve got a list as long as I am tall of things I need them to be doing,” Sam says.
Giving shortfall risks southern Baptists’ opportunity to re-engage closed country
A rare opportunity to place missionaries in a highly restricted Central Asian country may soon slip through Southern Baptists’ fingers due to a serious shortfall in missions giving. Shane and Melanie Johnson (names changed) were on track to become the first Southern Baptist personnel to serve inside the country in nearly a decade. But now that plan is in jeopardy. Financial restrictions are leading to at least a six-month delay. During that time, the window of opportunity to get into the country could close. And the Johnsons — with a baby on the way — are looking at some financial hardships themselves.
Resources
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal banner
A can’t-miss-it centerpiece for your church sanctuary reminding everyone “Who’s Missing? Whose Mission?” This 2 x 10-foot banner includes space to write in your church’s offering goal.
The Canary Islands: Who’s Missing?
Your children will learn about “The Happy Islands” and how missionaries are ministering to people who go there looking for a new life in this Lottie Moon Christmas Offering edition of KOMission newsletter. Includes a lesson in Spanish, a word search and more fun and inspirational activities to get kids on mission.
Also check out Candra in Canary, a video about a student from the U.S. helping the missionaries in the Canary Islands reach out to children.
Download this and other videos for children for your Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season from the Web.
New for 2009! Children's lessons and activity sheets
Do your children know they have an important role in reaching those still missing from God’s family? Get resources to help teach that telling others about Jesus is their mission, too! Each of these downloadable lessons includes a hands-on activity and interactive story to help children discover God’s plan for the nations.
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SBC Leadership 2008-2009
President - Johnny Hunt, FBC Woodstock, Ga
1st VP - Bill Henard, Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington, Ky
2nd VP -John Newland, Fall Creek Baptist Church, Indianapolis
Recording Secretary - John Yeats, Communications Director, LBC
Registration Secretary - Jim Wells, DOM Tri-County Association, Nixa, MO
