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Reflection

Our Christmas miracle

Missionary Matthew Laferty offers this “transfigured and reordered” vision from Isaiah that boldly declares the future we have in the fullness of the reign of God and our hope in peace and justice in Christ.
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Join us in prayer for Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 24

Roland Fernandes, general secretary, offers a prayer for peace, strength and guidance as Ukraine marks one year of war and resistance.

Raising nutritional levels in Sierra Leone through proactive training

Global Mission Fellow Trobby Kandala, from Zambia, describes his role as an environmental advocate in Sierra Leone.

Firsts for the UMC of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania

As we gathered as one body, inspired by Ephesians 4:4, we shared our triumphs and struggles, our hopes and disappointments, our joys and our frustrations.

A Christmas Reflection from Roland Fernandes, General Secretary  

Christmas celebrates, and mission shares – through the birth of Jesus Christ - the presence of God’s constant love in a world of uncertainties.

Reaching beyond fear to find friends

When I reached Montevideo, Uruguay, to begin missionary service as a Global Mission Fellow, I thought I would be working with youth and children. But the first place church leaders assigned me was Espacio VAR, which operates a shelter for people who have no permanent homes.

Building friendships through love

One of the greatest necessities and challenges for Christians is to genuinely love those whom we serve, especially those whom we do not know.

God provides willing vessels to serve Hancock County, Mississippi

By God’s grace, I have settled into my new position as Community Outreach Coordinator with Gulfside Assembly of Waveland, Mississippi, and I absolutely love it. I am surrounded by the best of the best who have helped with my transition.

Discerning “God’s transforming voice” in mission

Jonathan, a physically challenged maintenance worker at the hospital, often catches a lift with me after work. In appreciation, Jonathan says, “May God give you long life.” He is slow at walking to the vehicle and in getting in and out.

Farming is an act of faith

When I received an email confirming my selection as a missionary to serve in Mozambique, I couldn’t believe it. When I arrived, I faced different challenges, including language, since I come from an English-speaking country.

Finding ‘warm Mongolia’ in the coldest capital in the world 

As a United Methodist clergy member from the Philippines, my missionary assignment is to serve the “coldest capital city in the world,” Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 

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