Stories of Mission
Explore mission themes in our quarterly magazine as workers tell stories of making disciples in the way of Christ.
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Great Community Give Raises More Than $20K
On April 17, VMMissions participated in the Great Community Give, a dedicated giving day for nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Virginia. The net total was $20,250, representing 135% of the goal of $15,000.
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VMMissions Launches North Africa Earthquake Relief Fund
Our hearts are broken for the people of North Africa who recently suffered a catastrophic earthquake. In a time of staggering loss and critical need, let’s join in prayer for comfort and hope in the midst of grief.
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2024 Perspectives Course Offered in Harrisonburg
Learn about God’s heart for mission and your part in the story. Save the dates for the next Perspectives course, with classes each Wednesday evening from January 10 to May 1, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
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Riders Hit the Road to Support VMMissions
Thirty-nine riders from 18 churches came together from across Virginia to spend a beautiful weekend riding in the 11th annual Motorcycle for Missions event, raising over $14,000 towards the Mission Fund, which helps VMMissions recruit, equip, send, and support workers all over the world.
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Great Community Give Fundraiser Raises $11,000+
VMMissions joined over 100 other local organizations in the Great Community Give, a special online day of giving on April 19. The event raised a total of $11,380. VMMissions hosted a lunchtime open house cookout and welcomed around 50 people to enjoy food and fellowship.
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Bike Shenandoah Celebrates 25th Annual Ride
Eighty-four participants in the 25th anniversary Bike Shenandoah ride hit the road on September 17, raising money for six local organizations including VMMissions. The event was a resounding success, raising approximately $28,000.
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Explore God’s Heart for Justice on the U.S.-Mexico Border
Border Perspective, a VMMissions E3 Collective, is an immersive and educational service learning trip that will offer participants a first-hand connection with immigrant leaders serving families on the U.S.–Mexico border.
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Perspectives Course Coming Back to Harrisonburg Early Next Year
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course is offered next spring (held on Tuesday evenings, January 3 to May 2, 2023) in Harrisonburg. The 15-week course is heartily endorsed by a broad spectrum of evangelical denominations, ministries, and mission agencies.
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Watch: A Church of Many Cultures Celebration Service
Watch the Church of Many Cultures Celebration as VMMissions celebrated nearing the end of a campaign raising $3 million for new initiatives through a service of worship and commissioning new workers. The service was held as part of Virginia Mennonite Conference Assembly at Zion Mennonite Church, Broadway, Va.
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Teams Putt Around in Support of Missions
Putt Fore Missions was a great way to connect with those who support the vision of VMMissions to strive toward a Spirit-led church of many cultures. It was a hot evening on the greens at Mulligan’s Golf Center in Harrisonburg as twenty teams of four enjoyed a friendly competition in pursuit of the “green jacket t-shirts” awarded to our top golfers in four age categories.
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What Do Motorcycles Have to Do With Mission?
An idea that started at Powhatan Mennonite Church ten years ago has now raised nearly $115,000 to support the mission of VMMissions to “equip the church to share new life in Christ with neighbors near and far.” And this year’s tenth anniversary ride broke records, including the amount raised for missions!
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My Coins Count Raises Over $17,000
My Coins Count is an annual campaign that benefits programs designated by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and VMMissions. In 2021, contributors donated a preliminary total of $17,073.74, of which $8,536.87 will benefit the family discipleship ministries of VMMissions workers Hannah Shultz and Seth & Theresa Crissman.
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