The Missions committee met Sunday January 17 to organize the missions effort and determine the basic ground rules for the mission opportunities.

To be eligible for consideration, the mission/missionary must

• Believe that Jesus is the Christ

• Be responsive in baptism

• Have a New Testament View

• In addition to humanitarian activities, be actively preaching the Word.

In addition, the mission committee requires that the mission/missionary have a champion on the mission committee. It is the duty of the champion to befriend and communicate routinely with the mission/missionary. Relay the physical needs as well as the prayer needs of the mission/missionary to the committee and to the congregation as a whole.

The following missions were discussed and committee members volunteered to research the following missions, make contact with a leader or representative of the mission and determine what EUCC activities are requested

• Joshua Project (Romania) - Gail

• American Indian Christian Mission - Jerry

• Grundy Mountain Mission - Angie

• Internationa Disaster Emergency Services - Joe

• Voice of the Martyrs - Jerry

The Missions Committee desires that the champion for each mission/missionary prayerfully consider their role and the committee's desire that each of us be personally involved in the mission. One of the major actions that the committee sees as necessary is to involve the congregation in the activities. One method discussed was a monthly two-minute congregational report by one of the champions. Also the members of the committee should work with each class to further understanding of mission objectives and activities.

The mission committee encourages prayer chains for special mission needs and problems.