This season of Lent, as we repent and reflect upon our own mortal nature, we pray for a deeper experience of God's compassion for all those who seek forgiveness and healing at the feet of Jesus.
#AshWednesday
February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Over the next several weeks, we will be celebrating the contributions of African Americans, their unique identities in the Kingdom of God, and how the Black church has historically been an essential part of Jesus' mission.
@DmmsFrontierMis @HolyPostPodcast @ChristiansVoice Thanks! You can log onto https://t.co/Ha4cf8Luys to read all about it, and see if the study would resonate with you and yours! You can also find out more about us at https://t.co/Z3fb4Z0r8L.
In the most recent @HolyPostPodcast, @ChristiansVoice asked a great question: in our pluralistic communities, how do we best serve and love our neighbors?
We have a whole curriculum developed by cross-cultural workers dedicated to answering that question.
#WhoIsMyNeighbor
Tonight marks the beginning of the month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world will pray and fast to reflect spiritually and seek closeness with God.
โPursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.โ
Hebrews 12:14
The life of Saint Patrick was marked by the ability to learn and adapt to culture. He presented Jesus in a way that didn't force folks to surrender their cultural identities. TMS Global is all about crossing cultures so we're big fans of Saint Patrick's day!
Happy International Women's Day! We are thankful for the many contributions women have made to our world; especially in cross-cultural ministry.
We wish you joy and happiness, and thank you for the unique ways you show the character of Jesus to the world.
TMS Global workers in Spain are working with other humanitarian workers in Europe to bring refugees from Ukraine into safety and care of other nations and organizations and need help.
To find out what you can do to help them in their efforts, go to https://t.co/SJEaCUK5fj
The discipline of learning isn't just an exercise in acquiring knowledge; when we take time to learn about our neighbors and their heritages, we grow together in the image of God's Kingdom.
#BlackHistoryMonth is every day of the year, and it's all our history.
The more you dive into black history, the more you'll discover it's all our history. John Marrant served in Nova Scotia, where he condemned the evils perpetrated against African-Americans but also pointed to the promise of new life with Jesus.
#BlackHistoryMonth
As we continue observing #BlackHistoryMonth, we look this week to another powerful witness of the Gospel from American history.
Maria Fearing served 20 years in Congo, translating the Bible to the local languages and helped liberate others from slavery in the region.
Happy Valentine's Day!
In the United States, we mark this day with gifts of flowers, chocolates, and sweet notes... but what about the rest of the world?
To read how our friends across the globe mark this day, go to https://t.co/1mj3iTP1Jd
Through working with local artisans in a textile business they started, TMS Global workers in South Asia have seen firsthand people answering Jesus' call in their hearts, no matter how hard the path of discipleship may be.
To read the whole story, go to https://t.co/ttgNqTe0rt
We celebrate #BlackHistory because it is an inseparable part of our entire history as a nation.
As we learn more about the achievements and milestones of our black brothers and sisters, we take to heart this truth: their history is all our history.
Did you know the first American Missionary was African-American? Born in 1750, George Liele moved to Jamaica after being freed from slavery in 1782. He founded First African Baptist Church of Kingston, making him Americaโs first overseas missionary.
#blackhistorymonth
During a workshop at the 2021 Missio Nexus Church Leaders Conference, Sonji Pass gave her 5 keys for maximum cohesion when partnering with others in ministry, as well as practical tools for collaboration.
To read a transcript of her talk, go to https://t.co/2KIaLe96c8
Even though we have yet to see the full realization of Dr. Kingโs dream, we celebrate his life and legacy because we share his confidence that this promise, like the many other promises of God, will be reality.
#MLK