Children in International Mission Ever wonder what it's like to be a kid of international missionaries? Hear first hand from kids who grew up living abroad and consider themselves "global citizens."
Fold Paper Cranes for Peace Read the special meaning of origami cranes and how your group can send them to the Children's Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan.
Chinese Moon Festival Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival on September 21 with sweet moon cakes and paper lanterns. From Douglas and Elizabeth Searles serving in China.
The Chopsticks Game Using chopsticks isn't easy! This fun game comes from the Searles, a missionary family living in China.
Plan a Youth Mission Day Gather for an exciting day of Mission! This site shares a sample game plan for a youth mission day. Use any part of it as you plan your own youth mission day.
Build A Village This interactive website for the whole family features alternative holiday and year-round gift giving opportunities in support of the life-changing work of Global Ministries' partner, Church World Service, as well as stories, games, and other activities for children of all ages.
Kid to Kid Giving Opportunities
Click here for special projects and giving opportunities that benefit youth and children, and to find out more about opportunities to connect.
Child Sponsorship The Global Ministries Child Sponsorship Program is the place to get connected! You, your Sunday School Class, Youth Group, and congregation can participate in sponsoring a child from one of the Global Ministries partner centers. This global children's ministry works closely with private centers that have long-established links with a UCC or Disciples global partner. Through partners, we work in collaboration with our agencies to provide food, basic health care, clothing and in some cases housing, school fees, uniform, books and training and livelihood opportunities to many poor and destitute children in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Europe.
Global Ministries Videos
God's Surprise: The New Face of Mission Connecting Threads: Beneath African Skies Connecting Threads: Lilies Among Thorns (Middle East and Europe) Connecting Threads: Mountains in the Wind (East Asia and the Pacific) Connecting Threads: Against the Current, Toward the Light (Southern Asia) Connecting Threads: Out of the Shadows, Into the Light (Latin America and the Caribbean) Connecting Threads: Partners in Mission
Videos present glimpses of family life around the world. The video highlighting Chinese children comes recommended by Global Ministries staff serving in China. Available from Master Communications at 800-765-5885.
