missions
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 PETER 4:10
Grace River desires to faithfully be used by God for His mission to reach the lost, mend the broken, uplift the downtrodden, and feed the hungry. This happens right in our surrounding communities, across New England, and around the world. Join us on Christ's grand mission and partner with these meaningful ministries in financial and prayer support.
ANN & BILL CLEMMER
Democratic Republic of the Congo & South Sudan
WHO WE ARE. Ann and Bill reside in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the Congo-Rwanda border where they serve as regional consultants and work with IM partners Heal Africa and IMA World Health in the town of Goma. Bill provides counsel to health care workers, hospitals, and clinics that provide life-saving maternal and child health services while Ann supports educational and relief services to orphans and vulnerable children. The Clemmers began their service with International Ministries in 1993 and have served in DRC, South Sudan, and Haiti.
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HOW TO PRAY.
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Bill, who is in South Sudan on a short-term assignment to provide emergency health services to refugees who are escaping the conflict both within South Sudan and from across the border to the notes.
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Ann, who is in Goma (Eastern Congo) where their program for homeless children is truly changing lives. They now have an overnight program for children with urgent needs.
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Retired Ministers and Missions (RMMO)
WHO WE ARE.
During these unprecedented times, we have learned new ways to transform, exist and embody the kingdom with the same goal in mind−to reflect the gospel. Through the deep commitment and faith of the church, great efforts have been made to remain connected and build relationships within their congregations and community. The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) acknowledges and appreciates the extraordinary commitment of such church leaders, congregants, and missionaries.
To honor this annual tradition, we chose, “Transformed by Generosity” as our theme with supporting scripture from 2 Corinthian 3:18: “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit”.
This timely theme lifts up the true strength and perseverance of ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 or more years of service to the American Baptist family.
To support your congregation’s efforts to organize RMMO, we provided a combination of printed and online marketing materials. Through RMMO, we hope you are inspired to give to those who continue to transform and embody the spirit of Christ. We thank you.
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HOW TO PRAY.
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We give to remember and thank those who have dedicated their lives in service to Christ, the church and us.
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