Author: Peter Bankson

“Reclaiming ‘Christianity’ for Jesus” by Paul Holmes

Peter Bankson

Trinity

June 19, 2022

Good morning.  Before getting into my sermon, I want to simply acknowledge Father’s Day and Juneteenth.  One year ago today, our nation created an official holiday to celebrate the freedom of those who were enslaved…

Those who preach from this podium often speak of being intimidated.  Here’s one reason why.  We’ve got lots of lawyers.  Additionally, we’ve got the ordained, the professors, the sponsors and practitioners of 12-step programs.  We’ve got biblical scholars.  We’ve got the contemplatives and those firmly committed to daily disciplines of scripture reading, journaling, and prayer.  For those standing at this podium, Seekers is a tough crowd.…

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International Giving 2022

Peter Bankson

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INTERNATIONAL GIVING
2017

Seekers Church continues to support many missions and ministries in the United States and other countries. The amount budgeted for international giving this year approaches 20% of what we expect to receive in offerings over the course of the year. Once our budget for the year was approved, and the overall amount available for international giving had been determined by the Stewards of Seekers Church, all Seekers were invited to request support for missions or ministries where they are personally involved.

After worship on February 19th the community met to determine how our international giving will be distributed. At that community meeting we affirmed support for 13 international missions and ministries:

Global

World Organization for Resource Development & Education (WORDE)

Middle East

New Story Leadership - Israel/Palestine

Rostropovich Vishnevskaya Foundation – Palestine

Africa

Bokamoso Youth Foundation – South Africa        

Othandweni Day Care and Guest House – South Africa

Gospel Power and Truth Ministries – Uganda – Uganda

South Asia

Hope International Development Agency – Myanmar

Central America

PAVA (Programa de Ayuda a los Vecinos del Altiplano) – Guatemala

Collegio Miguel Angel Asturias – Guatemala

San Lucas Toliman Reforestation Project – Guatemala    

Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) – Haiti

Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples “Tininiska” R. L. – Nicaragua  

El Mundo para Puerto Morelos – Mexico            

 

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Domestic Giving 2022

Peter Bankson

The recipient organizations of our domestic giving vary somewhat from year to year. The general rule is that one or more Seekers are personally involved in these organizations in some way. Recipients are chosen by consensus during an open meeting of the congregation at the start of every year.

Domestic Giving 2022

Seekers Church donates generously to missions and ministries within the United States, with an amount this year that equals a bit over 22% of expected offerings for the year.  The community has agreed to several conditions to ensure that our giving is connected to and reinforces our personal efforts and passions.…

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New Issue of The Church of the Saviour Newsletter

Peter Bankson

The Winter edition of “CALLINGS in Church of the Saviour” is available online and in print. (Click here for the printable copy.) Here is an overview from the Editor’s Corner:

In this issue, you will find calls to action, to help preserve the quiet of our treasured land at Dayspring. and work with Faith and Money Network as they work with Hope Credit Union to help dismantle racism while empowering communities to build wealth. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Faith and Money Network, this “Callings” dedicates more space than usual to the evolution of what started as the Ministry of Money at Wellspring.…

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