Cross-Cultural Learnings
Video shown in worship on July 28, 2024
Global Missions: October 9, 2024
Welcome our newest mission partner!
KARINA TARACINSKA
As a young adult, Kari didn’t just climb the corporate ladder, she sprinted up it! Alongside natural talents in leadership and organization, her drive to succeed stemmed in part from a desire to escape the unsettling realities of growing up in an abusive home, and then entering an abusive marriage. After the marriage ended, she attended bible college, and the flickering flame of childhood faith became a burning fire.
In 2023, Kari joined Project 29:11, a ministry of Josiah Venture, in Poland. Project 29:11 seeks to help teens and young adults find hope and healing in Christ for their emotional wounds through conferences, small groups and individual counseling, as well as equipping leaders in local churches to work with emotionally wounded young people. The primary tool used for this are “Exit” weekends for women (and “X-ray” weekends for men), which are designed to take each participant through a process of identifying, acknowledging, and forgiving the hurts they have experienced.
It is extremely easy for Kari to connect with the hearts of the young generation, because her story of transformation shows a God who is close, real, and responsive to pain and doubt. God uses her experience and professional knowledge to support various organizational processes in Project 29:11. She is responsible for spiritual care, PR, and recruitment, and fostering a prayer movement within and on behalf of Project 29:11.
We asked Kari how her ministry would align with CCC’s mission statement “To glorify God by following Jesus on a shared journey of transformation in his mission to our broken world.” Her response:
“Like Jesus, I have moments when I weep over the brokenness and hurt in today’s world. I don’t just get moved by my emotions though. In addition to all of our ministry programs and activities in Project 29:11, I am deeply engaged in the ministry of prayer with and for those who need the transformation of their hearts, tormented by depression, anxiety and unbelief. The broken and wounded young generation we work with in Poland is in extreme need of an encounter with the transforming touch of Love. The ministry of prayer saturates the work of Project 29:11, and it is a powerful tool for transforming the reality around us. I see it first-hand myself, every day of my life, both personally in my life and in the lives of those around me which I pray for.”
We look forward to Kari’s visit to CCC sometime in 2025 and ask you to check out these resources to learn more about Josiah Venture and Project 29:11.
Kari says thank you!
Josiah Venture, founded in 2001, largely by a bunch of Denver area folks!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KARI
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“Weaving Justice and Peace in a Wounded Land”
Pat and Richard Fritsche recently participated in the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Immersive Learning Experience among Native Americans.
The weekend took place at the Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice in Oregon. Eloheh (pronounced Ay-luh-hay) is a Cherokee Indian word meaning harmony, wholeness, abundance, and peace. The goal of the experience was to deepen understanding of the purposeful narrative of our Indigenous siblings and the biblical call to pursue—as well as function as ambassadors of—reconciliation.
Pat and Richard will describe their experience at a CASUAL LUNCH AFTER CHURCH ON OCTOBER 20.
All are invited, RSVPs are appreciated! GlobalTeamSend@centcov.org
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SAVE THE DATE!
MANY NATIONS EVENING OF WORSHIP!
Sunday, November 10
Centennial Covenant Church
Tentatively scheduled for 5:00-6:30 pm
Potluck dinner, worship and prayer with neighboring churches representing several ethnicities and nations.
Details to follow!
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Purpose
To see Jesus’ redemptive power transform us and our broken world.
Values
Following Christ, Developing Character, Connecting with Others on our Team, Honoring Others on our Team, Contributing with Excellence
Mission
We support, engage and resource our mission partners and our congregation in global mission.
MISSION PARTNERS
Jim & Hydi Peterson, Japan
Peter & Ruth Dutton, Thailand
Gary & Mary Lou Sander, Colombia
Jon & Lynda Hardin, Frontiers USA
Colleen Nahnychuk, Argentina
Words of Hope
Kenya Partnerships
Mission Ministries, Juarez, Mexico
John & Kathy Pyrc, Imago Christi
Bill O’Byrne, Imago Christi
Roy Graham, Imago Christi
GETTING INVOLVED
We believe that there are 6 primary ways to get involved in Global Mission.
Nobody is designed for all, but all of us are designed for at least one.
Learn
There are a lot of resources to help us learn more. Try reaching out to the missionaries we support to learn more about them and contact our Global Team for more resources.
Pray
Prayer and Intercession is one of the most vital ways we can participate in God’s Global Mission. Try “adopting” one of our missionaries and commit to praying for them regularly.
Welcome
With the ease of International travel and communication, we have seen an increase in internationals visiting our country. This is a great opportunity to engage and create life-giving relationships with them. Try visiting an ethnic restaurant that you haven’t been to and get to know the staff or volunteer to host students from other countries.
Send
Giving of our resources is a very effective way of supporting ongoing missions across the world. Try supporting a missionary financially on a monthly basis or being a source of encouragement and support for them.
Mobilize
Advocating for our missionaries and encouraging others to get involved. Try getting involved in CCC’s Global Team.
Go
“Go” is the most traditional understanding of involvement in Global Mission. Try going on a short-term or mid term trip with CCC.