MISSIONS AT MAYFAIR - 2012 - Word version

The purpose of Children’s Outreach Ministries is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with boys and girls in the greater Toledo area, disciple those children in the Word of God, establish

MISSIONS AT MAYFAIR-PLYMOUTH

Mayfair-Plymouth Church takes very seriously Jesus’ words to His disciples to

“go and make disciples of all nations.” Each year our goal is to increase our financial commitment to missions, as well as provide opportunities for our members to get involved personally in mission projects.

This booklet describes the missions that we currently support financially on a regular basis We are convinced that a commitment to missions is not optional for a Christian; it is a command of Christ to be obeyed What Christ asks of us is never a drudgery, but a joy! What could be more exciting than knowing we have a part in building a home for an Indian widow and her children, in providing a Bible in someone’s native language so they can read God’s Word for the first time and really understand it, in bringing hope to a prisoner and a warm meal and bed to the homeless! Of course the ultimate goal of all the missions we support is to help people discover and accept God’s love for them through His Son, Jesus No other investment can have more eternal results than this!

You may be asking, “What can I do?” Here are three ways you can get involved

in this exciting ministry:

1 Pray for these missionaries Each one is involved in spiritual warfare of some kind, and our prayers provide them the tools for victory.

2 Volunteer for a local mission or sign up for one of our mission trips You’re a gifted person, and God’s team would greatly benefit from your contribution.

3 Give financially You must designate your gift or offering for “Missions” in order for it to be used for that purpose.

When you read through this booklet you’ll gain new insight into the world of missions your church supports.

Campus Crusade for Christ

Brad and Abby Houdashelt minister to college students in East Asia Their passion is for these students to encounter Christ and become like Him Their hope

is to send every graduate either to missions or back to their culture to be an influence for Christ Their prayer is for God to make East Asia a resource for other nations to encounter Christ through missions Their exact location cannot be publicized because of the persecution of Christians that takes place in that country Brad and Abby have three sons, Jaden, Elias and Corbin

Brad and Abby Houdashelt Financial Support:

19 Greenmoor Dr Campus Crusade for Christ

bhoudashelt@dodomail.net P.O Box 628222

Orlando, FL 32862-8222 1-888-278-7233

Children’s Outreach Ministries

The purpose of Children’s Outreach Ministries is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with boys and girls in the greater Toledo area, disciple those children

in the Word of God, establish them in a local Bible-believing church, and assist local churches in their efforts to reach children These goals are accomplished through after-school Bible clubs, summertime kids’ clubs, outreach at area fairs and festivals, and offering teacher training and materials to local churches Dennis and Liz Tracy, the founders and directors of COM, oversee the ministry from their home

Dennis and Liz Tracy

Children’s Outreach Ministries

5104 Airport Highway

Toledo, Ohio 43615

419-389-1701

detracy@accesstoledo.com

http://members.accesstoledo.com/childrensoutreach

Christian Resources International

Since 1956 this mission has been sending salvaged Christian literature to missionaries, pastors, teachers, colleges, and libraries around the world What began in the mind of a Howell, Michigan scrap iron dealer has grown into a non-profit enterprise that ships used Christian literature to 159 countries where it has been used by approximately 90,000 people Our used Bibles, Christian books, and audio/video tapes could be reaching the unsaved for Christ instead of gathering dust on the shelf! Also needed are any theological materials, commentaries, concordances, VBS and Sunday school materials in good condition, children’s coloring/activity books, crayons, and craft kits Mayfair-Plymouth holds scheduled Christian material collections for CRI

Christian Resources International 1-888-CRI-WORD

Fowlerville, MI 48836 www.cribooks.org

Jason Woolford, Exec Director John Lowery

Road Trip Director

Church Women United Thrift Shop

What began as one woman’s concern for local migrant workers has become over 30 years of outreach to those in need in the greater Toledo area Besides offering used items at reasonable prices, the shop helps social agencies such as Head Start and Zepf Center with supplies for their programs They take referrals from the Community Development Center, county nurses, school principals, and area ministers to provide the basic necessities of life Monies over expenses are used to buy emergency food and clothing, including eyeglasses, special shoes, prescriptions, etc for those in need Emergency clothing and household items are provided at no cost The Shop’s mission is to fulfill Christian discipleship and at the same time provide employment and a means for the needy

to help themselves

Mayfair-Plymouth contributes a quarterly pledge and at Thanksgiving collects many bags of food to be given to those in need through the Thrift Shop The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30

a.m to 4:30 p.m Donations are accepted from the 1st through the 20th of each month on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Church Women United Thrift Shop Sylvia Bolyard, Manager

631 S Crissey Road, P.O Box 366

Holland, OH 43528

419-865-2300

Fishers of Men

Mayfair-Plymouth Church is enjoying the rare privilege of acting as

“sending church” founded by Victor and Julie Zaragoza in 2003 Fishers of Men is

an interdenominational, evangelistic, missions organization based in Mexico

This mission is carried out through two primary components Evangelistic Medical Missions Crusades carry the good news of Jesus Christ to remote, poverty-stricken areas of Mexico through several weeklong medical mission trips every year Medical and dental clinics are offered along with free haircuts, children’s activities, and counseling The good news of Jesus Christ is shared with all those attending the crusade, and the opportunity to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior is given to each person Crusades are held only in communites with an active missionary or congregation present, in order to ensure effective follow-up and discipleship

The second component of Fishers of Men is Refuge Ranch, a home for abandoned children headed by Victor and Julie The animals and large garden provide sustenance for the family and opportunities for each child to contribute to the family, learn responsibility, and develop new talents, abilities, and habits A home school education offers love, freedom, and structure so that each child can develop into the person that God desires him or her to become

Julie is the daughter of Pastor Dave and Diann Claassen Victor and Julie have three biological children, and serve as guardians for fifteen children Their dream is to open their home to many more children in the future Volunteers from several churches make up the Board of Directors as well as Friends of Fishers of Men who provide encouragement, advice and financial accountability Many other churches and individuals in the U.S and Mexico also support Fishers of Men with physical labor and

financial contributions

Fishers of Men

P O Box 352016

Toledo, Ohio 43635

734-206-2392

E-mail: fishersofmenmexico@gmail.com

Website: fishersofmenmexico.org

Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network of Metro Toledo

The National Interfaith Hospitality Network is a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter, meals, and assistance for homeless families The Toledo IHN began in March of 1993

IHN has only one paid employee: the director Volunteers provide life skills and budgeting classes for clients as well as help in providing used furniture and assistance when they acquire a home

IHN Metro Toledo Local: Rev Loran Miracle

Elizabeth Brogan-Tore c/o Church of Saint Andrew

Director Midwest Region 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd

www.familypromise.org Toledo, Ohio 43614

419-385-6160

Website: www.ihntoledo.org

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Bob and Marilyn Trube have had a long-term association with Mayfair-Plymouth For several years they were active members here while Bob supervised the campus ministry at the University of Toledo Currently Bob works with graduate students and faculty members at Ohio State University He organizes and leads Bible studies and retreats for graduate students, as well as four professional groups: OSU Law, Capital Law, OSU Vet, and OSU MBA Bob and Marilyn have one son, Ben, who is a student at OSU

Bob and Marilyn Trube Financial Support:

8315 Yuma Drive InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Powell, OH 43065 P.O Box 2098

RTrube54@sbcglobal.net Note: Bob Trube

www.intervarsity.org/donate/to/bob_trube

Re-Entry, Prison & Jail Ministry, Inc.

Ben Conarroe’s military brig ministry is appropriately called “Hebrews 13:3,” because the Bible verse states, “Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” The mission of the Hebrews 13:3 ministry is to develop mentoring relationships with prisoners in military brigs and to continue those relationships when the inmates are released This is accomplished primarily through one-to-one and small-group inductive Bible study Ben ministers at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar located in San Diego, California

8800 Hayes Street The Hebrews13:3, RPJM

LaMesa, CA 91941-4011 P.O Box 620

619-466-8177 or 866-254-1658 Chula Vista, CA 91912

info@hebrews13-3online.com Attn: Ben Conarroe

Www.hebrews13-3online.com Checks Payable to: RPJM

Memo line: Hebrews13:3

Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo

From abstinence education to post-abortion support, the Pregnancy Center

is changing lives Since 1984, over 36,000 women have been served by the Pregnancy Center, and a solid abstinence message has been presented to over 5,000 teens and parents through their Responsible Social Values Program (RSVP) per year Ultrasound scans and physician consultations have been used for 11 years, and have been instrumental in helping abortion-minded women chose life

for approximately 550 babies “Face to Face” and “Men of Integrity,” Pregnancy Center support groups, foster healthy pregnancies and responsible parenting while providing the opportunity for participants to earn new baby items Director Janet Bosserman and many volunteer workers offer these free and confidential services supported entirely by donations like those of Mayfair-Plymouth

Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo

716 N Westwood

Toledo, OH 43607

(419) 578-7350 (24 hour hotline)

www.pregnancycenter.org

Radio Bible Class Ministries

Radio Bible Class broadcasts locally on WPOS (102.3 FM) and telecasts locally over TV 40 via the 30-minute Day of Discovery program It provides challenging Bible teaching and uplifting music in its broadcasts and telecasts A number of Christian publications are also provided by Radio Bible Class, among

them Our Daily Bread, the guide for personal and family devotions used by

Mayfair-Plymouth members Because the Radio Bible Class provides all of its written materials free of charge, our Mission Board sends a quarterly donation to offset the cost of the 200 devotional books we distribute four times a year

Radio Bible Class Ministries

P.O Box 2222

Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222

(616) 942-6770

www.rbc.org

Serving In Missions

In July, 1998, the Mission Board voted to support Jeff and Rose Shaffer, who are missionaries to Zambia in Southern Africa They serve at the Chizela Bible Institute, Jeff in the areas of agriculture and maintenance and Rose at the medical clinic The Shaffers have three children: Melissa, Jared, and Seth They are from the greater Toledo area; Jeff’s parents live in southeastern Michigan Jeff and Rose Shaffer Financial Support:

Evangelical Bible College SIM USA/Chizela Institute

www.sim.org Attn: Jeff Shaffer

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission

Under the direction of Tom Clapsaddle, the Rescue Mission ministers to the spiritual and physical needs of area homeless and low-income persons Meals are provided daily, while separate men’s and women’s shelters provide overnight lodging Low-income families benefit from perishable food, winter clothes, and hygiene items given away by the Mission Recipients of the Mission’s services are encouraged to attend Christian worship services that are held daily Financial and spiritual guidance and counseling are offered in an effort to help the clients of the

Rescue Mission become self-supporting and to know Christ as their Lord and Savior

Mayfair-Plymouth contributes financially on a quarterly basis, and volunteers provide dinner the fourth Saturday of the month at the Mission

Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission

1917 Jefferson at 20th

Toledo, OH 43624

(419) 241-6579

World Partners

World Partners is the missions’ agency of the Missionary Church denomination, an evangelical denomination committed to church planting and world missions World Partners is committed to building Christ’s church by engaging in worldwide evangelism, discipleship, multiplication, and practical service to the glory of God World Partners has over 100 staff members in 23 countries In the United States, World Partners has a special focus called Immigrant Ministries Mayfair-Plymouth supports Immigrant Ministries staff members here in Toledo who are sharing the love of Christ with Arabic families

World Partners

P O Box 9333

Fort Wayne, IN 46899

Ph: 260-747-9439

Wycliffe Bible Translators

Bill and Dorie Mayes have served in several locations including California, Papua New Guinea, North Carolina and Nairobi, Kenya since joining

Wycliffe in 1987 Most recently they have returned to the Wycliffe headquarters

in North Carolina Some 6,000 workers in over 50 nations are engaged in bringing God’s Word to over 300 million people around the world who are without the Bible in their own language Bill’s work as a computer specialist and Dorie’s work as Member Care Facilitator are vitally important to the Wycliffe team

Bill and Dorie Mayes Financial Support:

6716 Old Ridge Rd Wycliffe Bible Translators

Waxhaw, NC 28173 P.O Box 628200

704-301-5123 Orlando, FL 32862-8200

bill_mayes@sil.org www.wysite.org/sites/mayes

dorie_mayes@wycliffe.org

Mission Directory 2012 Annual Pledge Budget Local Missions

Children’s Outreach Ministries, (Tracy) $2,200

Family Promise Interfaith Hospitality Network 1,100

Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo 2,000

National Missions

RPJ Ministry, Inc., (Conarroe) 2,000

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, (Trube) 3,400

International Missions

Campus Crusade for Christ, (Houdashelt ) $3,400

Christian Resources International 1,900

Fishers of Men, (Zaragoza) 10,000

Serving in Missions, (Shaffer) 1,800

World Partners (K&A F) 2,400

Wycliffe Bible Translators , (Mayes) 1,600

$37,400 The Mission and Benevolence Board is committed to meet these pledges and to invest in our total mission and benevolence giving through donations made by the members and friends of Mayfair-Plymouth Church

Only offerings marked “mission” are used to pay our budgeted pledges If an

amount of money is designated to a specific mission, it is sent over and above the budgeted amount for that mission

The Mission Board depends on your gifts to the Missions and Benevolence fund in order

to faithfully fulfill the pledges we’ve made to these missions, as well as to have the resources available to meet emergency needs through the Benevolence Fund

Guidelines for Establishing and Maintaining Missions

1 Mission should be an evangelistic teaching and believing organization

2 Financial support for an active Mayfair-Plymouth member will be given

priority

3 An investigation to be made through the ECFA (Evangelical Council of

Financial Accountability) or annual financial statement/board budget shall

be attained to determine fiscal accountability and responsibility

4 An investigation made if a mission reorganizes or changes affiliation

5 Determine how our financial support impacts the mission

6 Determine if the mission is full or part time

7 Require an annual visit in person from someone in the mission, where

applicable.

8 Maintain a balance of national, international and local mission support

9 An honorarium check of $100 will be given to an individual speaker or sent

to the organization after speaking to Mayfair-Plymouth congregation

10 Individual person going on a Mission Trip will be provided $250 toward his/her trip after request is received, prior to the trip, in writing or in person to Mission Board, and subject to availability of Mission Board funds

11 Contributions to a Group going on a Mission Trip will be determined upon request in writing or in person to the Mission Board, prior to the trip, and the availability of Mission Board funds

Benevolence Guidelines Legitimate needs within our church family are weighed by the Board members and all requests and gifts are kept confidential We take seriously the instruction

in Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

In an effort to be good stewards of monies entrusted to us as Mission and Benevolence Board we have adopted the following guidelines:

1 A request for benevolence should be brought to the Board in person

or in writing

2 If a member of the congregation is solicited for benevolence they should refer that request to the Mission and Benevolence Board chairman or Board member

3 When someone requests benevolence, sometimes the best gift may be financial counseling or a specific referral Therefore, a repeat request for benevolence will require the willingness to receive available financial counseling

4 If a member of the congregation gives benevolence, please be aware that reimbursement will be considered on a case by case basis

5 The Mission and Benevolence Board chairman has the authority to

disperse funds up to $200 on an emergency basis If an amount over $200

is required the Board members will be polled

6 The Senior Pastor is authorized to expense $50.00 for benevolence