Designated Ministry: Oblation—February 1, 2009

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For stories about what’s happening in Apostle Bunda Chibwe’s Africa and Haiti Mission Field, read the February Herald “Sharing in the Field” section.

A. Disciples’ Generous Response Story: World

Haiti—God’s Forever Covenant

Each Sunday we are invited to “share equally” with Mission Tithes for local and world ministries. These stories are provided to keep us in touch with how your contributions to Mission Tithes are spreading the peace of Jesus Christ.

This story, God’s Forever Covenant, takes us to Haiti. Jean Michel Rosier relates: Considered a gesture of love, Oblation transforms lives. You cannot imagine the impact or importance of the Oblation offering in the life of the church in Haiti, which is subject to continuing natural disasters. Some people lose their homes and others see their children taken by rivers during times of disaster. We in Haiti do not know a word with enough depth to thank our brothers and sisters in the church around the world for your help. You, who have never met us, have helped us relieve the distress of our members who were victims of these tragic circumstances.

This offering is divine love manifested in the human heart for the poor. Your contributions to the Oblation Fund allow members in Haiti to buy medicine, go to the hospital, and aid people who are in grave difficulty. Many families plant small gardens, because they are now able to buy grains and have seeds. Thank you for always thinking of the welfare of the Haitian people by sharing so very generously.—Jean Michel Rosier, financial officer, Haiti Mission Centre

B. Disciples’ Generous Response Story: Local

What is happening to you or in your congregation as a result of giving to local ministries through Mission Tithes? Share those experiences as part of your congregation’s Disciples’ Generous Response.

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C. Blessing on Our Offering

From III Nephi 13:56 we read: And ye need not imagine in your hearts that the words which have been spoken are vain, for behold, the Lord will remember his covenant which he hath made unto his people of the house of Israel. 

Sharing our Mission Tithes equally between local and world ministries as a financial resource of life grows in the lives of others. Let us share in the prayer of blessing for our offering.