This past weekend we were a part of a weekend missions conference for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering hosted by the First Baptist Jackson Women's Missionary Union. It was a wonderful event, and we felt very honored to get to be a part of it. There were several missionaries who participated alongside us, and we enjoyed getting to meet each one of them. We spoke multiple times over the weekend and each time was special and fun.
On Friday night we had a share and prayer time hosted by one of their Women on Mission groups. We met in a beautiful home and had a wonderful fellowship time with each one there.
Philip is over the port ministry in New Orleans. He runs Global Maritime Ministries. He was partnered with us over the weekend, and we shared together. We loved hearing about his ministry and hope to get down to New Orleans one day and see it in person. If you'd like to learn more about what he does, visit www.portministry.com.
me with a few of the sweet ladies at the prayer and share time on Friday night
Our friends, the Browns, were also there. They attend FBC Jackson.
our Friday night home group
On Saturday our missionary group had a luncheon together that was hosted by a lovely couple from the church. We met in another beautiful home and enjoyed a delicious meal together.
On Saturday night we all gathered at a private retreat center in Ridgeland for a meal and worship time. This is a beautiful chapel that was on the retreat property.
We had a very entertaining blue grass band there to lead us. It was such a fun night!
Sunday morning began with breakfast at the church.
Sara Madalin and the boys
The Acteens served breakfast to our group.
The boys enjoyed getting to see another MK that they met earlier this year.
David and Cindy giving final instructions for the day ahead.
We shared briefly with an Acteens group. Acteens is a missions program for middle and high school girls.
us with some of the Acteens
We shared in the college Sunday school class on Sunday morning.
Sunday morning worship service at FBC Jackson.
To kick off the service there was a parade of flags done by the Boy Scouts in their church. My friend Reagan recorded this video for us of the Guatemalan flag being marched in.
Each of the missionaries participating in the weekend event introduced themselves during the Sunday morning worship service.
After the service we had a luncheon and a missions program where we all shared again. Here we are with the Browns after lunch.
us with Reagan and Malinda
They gave out these ornaments to everyone that morning.
Lastly, me with Cindy Townsend. She is the Minister to Women at FBC Jackson and the heart of this event. I am so thankful our paths crossed earlier this year. Everyone needs a Cindy Townsend cheering them on!! Her passion for women's ministry and her leadership gifting is something I greatly admire. So much hard work and planning goes into this yearly event, and it just shows her love and dedication to missions.
This is just one of many churches who support the IMB through giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and we are truly thankful and appreciative for each and every one of them! We couldn't do it without our Southern Baptist churches sending, praying, and giving. Thank you for the part you play in that!
If you'd like to support mission efforts taking place all around the world, you can give online today at: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
100% of every gift directly supports overseas missionaries.
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