Our Northern Illinois Synod is on an exciting journey! The history of our Synod has been one of "mission" and the starting of new ministries. We take seriously the Great Commission as our imperative for mission and the proclamation of the Gospel. "Funds for Mission" Miracle Sunday is a Synod-wide initiative to replenish our Synod Mission Fund which is vital to the funding of new and renewing ministries in our Synod. "Funds for Mission" Miracle Sunday is a one-time ingathering of gifts from congregations and members of our Northern Illinois Synod. By replenishing our Synod Mission Fund, we will be able to continue our partnership with the ELCA, providing resources to new mission congregations and existing congregations as they seek to renew their ministry.
What is the purpose of "Funds for Mission"?
"Funds for Mission" is an opportunity for generosity and growing in the mission of proclaiming Jesus Christ. For a number of years, our Synod has been blessed with a Synod Mission Fund. This fund has been used to provide partnership grants to help start new ministries in our Synod and help existing congregations to renew their ministry. Our Synod Mission Fund is in need of replenishment with gifts so that we might continue to provide funds for mission.
How is "Funds for Mission" different from our congregation's regular Mission Support?
"Funds for Mission" is a one-time gift for the Northern Illinois Synod Mission Fund. This fund is used to provide start-up funds and support for new and renewing congregations in our Northern Illinois Synod. Regular gifts for Mision Support are your congregation's offering given out of joy for god's grace in Christ and that Christ's love can be boldly proclaimed through the ongoing ministries of our Synod.
What is the goal of "Funds for Mission"?
The goal of "Funds for Mission" Miracle Sunday is $300,000 which will enable our Synod to partner with the ELCA in providing ministry grants for new and renewing congregations. The Northern Illinois Synod has also made the commitment to tithe gifts received for "Funds for Mission." Ten percent of all undesignated gifts received will be shared with the ELCA Malaria Campaign.
How can we reach the goal of our "Funds for Mission" Miracle Sunday?
In order to reach our goal, we are asking each of our 153 congregations and members of the Northern Illinois Synod to participate in our "Funds for Mission" Miracle Sunday on May 20, 2012. This will be a one-time ingathering of gifts from congregations and individuals to strengthen our Synod Mission Fund.
How can we share our gifts for "Funds for Mission"?
Each congregation of our Northern Illinois Synod is asked to designate Sunday, May 20, 2012 as "Funds for Mission" Miracle Sunday. During worship, each of our 153 congregations will be encouraged to receive special gifts for "Funds for Mission." Gifts both large and small will celebrate with joy the generosity of our congregations and "Funds for Mission."
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