WBC's Annual Celebration of Reaching the World
Global MissionsFest 2009: "Move Beyond"
A challenge from the apostle Paul in II Corinthians 10:14-16
“Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow… we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond….”
WBC will be challenged to move beyond our fears and our comfort zones to reach out to those who are difficult to reach. One of those places beyond the reach of the gospel is the immigrant population in Europe. WBC is stepping up to “The Move Initiative”, a challenge to reach North Africans in France with the love of Christ. WBC further introduced to this church-wide initiative during our 2009 MissionsFest.
Wheaton Bible Church anticipates the annual Global MissionsFest each year as a special time when we are challenged to continue our commitment to reach the world. As is our custom, many of our WBC missionary families visit us for the week of MissionsFest. We are inspired by our missionaries as we learn how God is using them around the world.
We hosted 18 of our WBC missionary families who were here from all around the world. They spoke in Adult Communities on November 25.
- Carolyn Adolph, Florida, Serving in Mission (SIM) / Nursing
- Duane and Cheri Birkey, Colorado, HCJB Global / Photography and Administration
- Dan and Marylin Bostrom, Illinois, Hellenic Ministries / Administration
- Randy and Nancy Capp, Germany, United Bible Societies and Black Forest Academy / Graphic Design and Education
- Jeanie Curryer, Colorado, One Challenge International / Research
- Paul and Linda Erickson, Bolivia, Serving in Mission (SIM) / Hospital Administration and Nursing
- Judy Frey, Kenya, Africa Inland Mission / Psychology
- Eric and Kathy Gundy, Albania, International Teams / Camp and Church Ministry and Bible School Leadership
- Judy Hill, Central African Republic, Serving in Mission (SIM) / Theological Education
- Jackie Jackson, Florida, Missionary Ventures / Partnership Administration
- Karen Kurth, Romania, Titus International / Education
- Joey and Suzanne Lincoln, Congo, Mission Aviation Fellowship / Aviation
- Mary Marbaugh, Florida, Serving in Mission (SIM) / Administration
- The McAuleys, Greater Europe Mission / Church Ministry
- Kent and Yuko Muhling, Japan, Asian Access / Church Planting
- Ben and Mandy Pehrson
- Stephen and Barbara Vannah, Massachusetts, Serving in Mission (SIM) / Mobilization
We kicked off the week of special programs with our special speaker Fouad Masri, founder of the Crescent Project. Fouad was born and raised in the war zone of Beirut, Lebanon. As a third generation pastor, he had a passion for sharing the love of Christ with Muslims and has spent most of his life doing just that. After coming to the U.S. to attend seminary, Fouad realized the urgency for teaching American Christians to reach out to the growing population of internationals,particularly Muslims. Through Crescent Project he fosters understanding and nutures transformational relationships between Christians and Muslims.
Inspired by MissionsFest? Take the Next Step...
We want to know of your interest! Contact Global Outreach, 630.876.6685. There are so many different ways to get involved. We've listed a few ideas below. Click here to learn more about getting involved in Global Outreach.
GO! Apply for a 2010 WBC GO Team. Interested in going for a year or more? Apply for WBC's Missionary Preparation Program.
LEARN! Pick up a book about China from the library or bookstore. Enroll in the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course at Wheaton Bible Chuch starting January, 2010. Click here for more information.
PRAY! Make a one-year commitment to pray for a WBC missionary by contacting Global Outreach, 630.876.6633. To pray for the world, check out Operation World or Window on the World (for kids) in our bookstore or library or visit www.joshuaproject.net.
