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Home World Partners Update July 2012 On Mission: Great Commission Bowling

On Mission: Great Commission Bowling

July 2012

On Mission: Great Commission Bowling

On Mission: Great Commission Bowling
by Dave Lewis

Bikes, bowling balls, and barbeques can all be great tools for accelerating the Great Commission! This summer, many churches are hosting cycling tours as a fun way to raise funds to support National Ministry Partners through the Day of Generosity.

The Grace Brethren Church in Tracy, CA wanted to fundraise for Olive Ledesma, a National Ministry Partner in the Philippines. However, their congregation did not have many cyclists, so they decided to find an alternate plan. Catching the vision, member Mike Bruckner rallied people together for a Bowl-a-thon, which raised $900!


Mike communicated with local businesses about the church’s intent to host a fundraising event for the Day of Generosity. On the day of the Bowl-a-thon, raffle prizes were arriving at the bowling alley throughout the morning, many coming from local stores.  After the games, the event continued at the church, where a family contributed by providing a big spaghetti meal.

Mike’s vision to reach the Filipinos created a true global partnership through the body of Christ. This relationship with Tracy GBC has empowered Olive to share Christ with her fellow Filipinos. Maybe someone in your church has the imagination to initiate a new idea for Day of Generosity, too!

For more info on Day of Generosity and National Ministry Partners, go to www.encompassworld.org/generosity

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