The Board of Missions members started the meeting by praying for global partners by name.
Missions Pastor’s Report
Pastor Larry reported on the “Church Goes Viral” Missions - oriented class on Sundays. the STAMP trip upcoming to Nigeria and discussions with OMSC about Black Rock sponsoring a resident there next year.
Report from a Local Student Ministry
There are students from both Sacred Heart and Fairfield University attending Sanctuary and there is a small group established on each of the campuses (about 14 people at Fairfield University and 5-6 people at SHU). Pray for campus recognition of Sanctuary’s ministry and increased student participation in small groups.
Updates on 2019 Missions Conference
A conference graphic has been designed. Lee Pitts will speak at the men’s breakfast. Next conference committee meeting is Tuesday, January 22. Decided not to formally add “connect” to pray, go, give construct of all missions conferences. To be considered for next year.
Missions Handbook
To be taken up after Missions Conference
Grant Application
A major grant request was made; materials distributed for consideration by Board at next meeting.
Updates
Royal Family has a fundraiser scheduled Saturday, February 9.
Patty and Joseph from World Relief will meet with members of the Haiti team, Larry and Dawn on Saturday, January 19.
The BOM approved a one-time grant of $1,000 toward a local student leader fund-raising campaign.
One global partner reported that they had a $3,700 deficit in their support account. The BOM approved a one-time grant of $1,000 to help them meet their shortfall.
The Consortium will interview a global partner candidate on January 31. She is scheduled to meet with Black Rock’s BOM on February 12. Copies of her application were distributed.
BOM members are invited to Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Night of Praise and Worship on January 25, 7:00, at Klein Auditorium. Churches from all over Fairfield County will come together to give thanks to God and pray for His revival in our community