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Division
on the Mission of the Church in the World The Division on the Mission of the Church in the World resources local congregations in areas of mission, stewardship, and social concerns. We are currently working to promote the 5-for-5 program of United Church of Christ mission offerings: Our Church's Wider Mission, Neighbors in Need, One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, and The Christmas Fund. If you would like help in adding your church to the list of 5-for-5 churches, please contact the Division on Mission of the Church in the World through the Association Office or through the chair, Rev. Paul Veldman. The Division is now working to discern its emphases for 2007. Our Ministry
in Brazil
For
many years, the
Northwest Association has
supported the medical ministry of Rev. Barbara de Souza in
the shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Teaching
women how
their bodies work and how to care for them, how to monitor blood
pressures and perform basic health and emergency care for others, Barb
and her husband, Gus, continue to change lives by empowering the
marginalized poor with the gifts of knowledge and dignity.
Barb is a member of First Congregational UCC, River Falls. Click here to read Barb's most recent newsletter (March, 2008) |
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Jeanny V. House, Association Minister Rhonda Blomquist, Association Secretary Rev. Phil Schneider Confirmation Retreat Coordinator |