Mozambique Covenant Partnership
Covenant partner delegation leader, Denise Ingels writes: ”I don't think there are words to describe our experience in Tete and Songo. It was a wonderful and intense spiritual and emotional experience and I will try to give you a short version”… Read the full story of how this small delegation’s visit made a huge difference for the people of Songo UMC in Mozambique.
Each year churches, groups and individuals have an opportunity to make a commitment to a church, district or clergy staff-person in Mozambique. New covenants and covenant renewals are needed yearly. The standard covenant is a three-year, five-part commitment to:
1. Name a layperson as Mozambique Ministry Leader for your church or group and establish a way for them to receive e-mail.
2. Put the name of your covenant partner and pastor on your church or personal prayer list and pray for them weekly.
3. Write to your covenant partner at least once a year.
4. Support your covenant partner financially ($990/year for a church and $1,320/year for a district are the standard terms - these can vary if necessary).
5. Send five or more e-mail addresses from your church or group to The Initiative to receive information from Mozambique firsthand.
Upon receipt of a commitment card, you will be assigned a covenant partner and sent a packet of information. As information, letters and photos are received from our representative in Mozambique, they will be forwarded to you. These partnerships not only make disciples and make a difference in Mozambique, but fully engaging in the covenant can make a difference in your own congregation. Please consider this opportunity for ministry in the world!
Become a Partner!
Resources
- Guide to Church Covenant Partnership (PDF)
- Bulletin Insert: solicit e-subscribers (PDF)
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See a sample information sheet from Ezy for a church in Mozambique
Covenant Partnership Stories
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Miracles from Mozambique by Sally Haynes
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For the Glory of God we are One: Inhambane West Visit 2007
 enlarge>> Mnyawusela partner holds letter from Missouri partner (Alton UMC) - in front of parsonage (photo by E. Nhantumbo) |
 enlarge>> Walter Grayum of Missouri presents a stole on behalf of FUMC Sedalia to Mangumo UMC pastor. |
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 enlarge>> Nicoadala church member presents gift to LaCroix leader, Bill Leming |
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 enlarge>> LaCroix (Missouri) team members Worship at covenant partner, Nicoadala UMC |
 enlarge>> Sometimes, where there is no road, Mozambique Initiative representative, Ezequiel Nhantumbo has to walk through the bush to visit a church and collect information for the Missouri partners. |
 enlarge>> Rev. Baquete and Rev. Pfungo write letters to their covenant partners while at Annual Conference. |
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