Arizona USA Mission Center—The Lord’s Word is Fulfilled

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, The Lord’s Word is Fulfilled, takes us to the Arizona USA Mission Center. Donald Welch reflects: On August 9, 2009, New Vision Community of Christ gave a back-to-school party for 30 homeless children who live at the Child Crisis Center, a group home in Mesa, Arizona. Removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect, they move from their original geographic area. When the children start school in Mesa each August, they are no longer in touch with their families. Even worse, they have no friends other than those in their group home. A huge party, complete with water balloons, ice-cream, and other children their age, serves as a wonderful distraction from back-to-school anxiety.

New Vision Community of Christ is a congregational plant committed to serving the community in ways like this at least once a month. By doing so, they strive to fulfill God’s calling of peace and compassion. Your contributions to World Ministries Mission Tithes helped to bring this new ministry into existence. Thank you for responding faithfully by sharing so very generously.—Donald Welch, pastor, New Vision Community of Christ

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.

From Doctrine and Covenants 163:11a we read: God is calling for a prophetic community to emerge, drawn from the nations of the world, that is characterized by uncommon devotion to the compassion and peace of God revealed in Jesus Christ.

Sharing our Mission Tithes equally between local and world ministries is part of sharing the peace of Jesus Christ. Let us share in the prayer of blessing for our offering.