2010 Mission Center Calendar (updated Feb. 9, 2010)

Camp & Reunion Registration

Registration forms are now available for the 2010 camping year. Also included is a Campership application for financial assistance for youth.

These forms have the capability to filled in on the computer, printed out, and then mailed in. Some of the forms can also be emailed in once filled in.

Women's Retreat
May 14-16, 2010
Camp Sionito, Bandera, Texas

"Let the Image of God Shine in Each of One"

Guest Ministry - Cathi Cackler-Veazey

Retreat Registration (please register early)
(FYI, you can fill out the form on the printer, print out, and then mail in)

Men's Retreat
March 26-28th
Camp Sionito, Bandera, Texas
Guest Ministry - Tony & Charmaine Chvala Smith

Retreat Schedule

Please RSVP as soon as possible to:
Leo – leopurcell@comcast.net - (281)682-3991
Emrick – emrick@ensey.com - (979)777-4746

Minutes of 2009 Mission Center Conference

News Around the Church

Includes links to:
The latest concerning the church in Haiti
10-Minute News
World Conference Accouncements

2010 World Conference: "We Share"
April 10-17, 2010

To learn more and register for the event, click HERE

Counsel to the Church
January 17, 2010

To read the inspired counsel to the church and the letter to the church concerning quorums, click HERE

Disaster report-in phone number

Doctrine and Covenants 163 Commentary Series

What Matters Most
by David D. Schaal

Discernment Activity

God is calling for a prophetic people 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. Through divine grace and wisdom, this faith community has been given abundant gifts, resources, and opportunities to equip it to become such a people. Chief among these is the power of community in Christ expressed locally in distinctive fashions while upholding a unity of vision, foundational beliefs, and mission throughout the world.

 

—Doctrine and Covenants 163:11b,

Get the latest copy of Risk Management News HERE

Link to NEW Coastal Bend Mission Center Congregations Area Map

2007 Inviting and Witnessing Survey Summary

Current Positions through World Church HR

Online World Church Events Calendar

My Tithing Plan

My Tithing Plan, a personal and confidential resource to assist disciples as they consider their tithing response is available for use in Australia, British Isles, Canada, and the United States. It can be used to intentionally plan contributions to Local and World Mission Tithes, and Community Tithes.

President Steve Veazey stated in his 2005 World Conference sermon, "Stewardship, discipleship, and mission cannot be separated." Principle two of A Disciple's Generous Response addresses the larger perspective of our discipleship: a disciple is faithful in response to Christ's ministry. This concept of faithful response is applicable to every aspect of our lives.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, our faithful financial response is reflected through our consistent annual giving to Mission Tithes. This is the key to funding the church locally and around the world. Principle four of A Disciple's Generous Response specifically addresses our financial response as disciples: a disciple shares generously through tithing so that others may experience God's generosity.

It is hoped that disciples in the Community of Christ will find My Tithing Plan useful as part of a spiritual process that acknowledges the generosity of God and leads to a tithing response. It can be updated periodically as income changes.

Available for download below.

United States (PDF - 520 KB)
To order a supply of My Tithing Plan (U.S. version only), use this form.

Core Values for Mission Center Ministries

Safety, Blessing, and Mission

Downloadable PDF

Safety The spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of each person is of paramount importance. All activities will be age appropriate, planned with the best interests of the participants in mind, and aligned with church priorities and mission. Activities will be conducted in full compliance with church policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.

Blessing Activities will value and affirm the worth of all persons and promote ministries of peace and justice. Activities will provide opportunities for life-changing experiences and the formation of life-long relationships with God and Christ. Activities will assist persons in discovering, cultivating, and expressing their gifts and talents.

Mission Activities will promote the mission of the church and assist persons in discipleship formation. Activities inspire persons to share their testimony of the living Christ with others. People will be empowered to witness to others, experience spiritual growth, live according to Christian principles, and participate in the life of the Church.

Doctrine and Covenants Section 163 (ENGLISH) (ESPAÑOL)

NewsPEACE is now available at:

www.cofchrist.org/newsPEACE

Music Matters - a site dedicated to congregational musicians

www.cofchrist.org/musicmatters

World Church News

www.cofchrist.org/news/

Current status of World Ministries contributions

The latest issue of Emergence newsletter for young adults is now online.

Financial Harmony, written by Orval Fisher, president of the Central USA Mission Center, is a money management resource for young adults and is provided by Emergence Young Adult Ministries of the Community of Christ. Available online.

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Video clips from the 2006 Community of Christ seminary convocation includes the presentation of the Vision Award to Joe Serig and Barbara McFarlane Higdon by Graceland University president John Menzies, and part of the convocation address by Seminary Dean Don Compier addresses the seminary's goal of globalizing theological education.
Get the latest 10-Minute News Report here

Faith In Action

Save Darfar

Immigration

What is Peace and Justice?

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Daily Prayer for Peace

 

The Coastal Bend Mission Center

is pleased to announce the availability of

Listening Circles

The goal of the Listening Circle is to cultivate understanding. All participants share their thoughts and hear one another’s perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of views. A Listening Circle will consist of 6-8 persons led by two trained Co-Facilitators. Participants will meet for 10 sessions to talk about their life experience on this important issue. Some persons have said that they do not need to participate in a Listening Circle because they already know how they feel on this issue. To the contrary, Listening Circles are designed for persons who have an opinion on this issue. Listening Circles are about
sharing your opinion in a safe environment. Listening Circles are not a decision-making process.If you would like to participate in a Listening Circle or have more
questions, please contact