Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
What is the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering?
Southern Baptist Churches collect the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for the sole purpose of supporting international missions. Every penny of the offering goes to the International Mission Board's overseas budget, thus supporting our missionaries and their work.
What is the goal of this year's offering?
The goal for the 2007 offering, which will be received until May 31, 2008, is $165 million.
What is the 2007 theme?
The 2007 theme, "TELL ME! the story of Jesus," recalls for us the most powerful story ever told: the story of Jesus. It also serves to remind us to give generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering so the lost of the world can hear that same story that changed our lives.
What parts of the world are being spotlighted this year?
During 2007 the International Mission Board is focusing on the former Soviet Union. One of the world's largest mililtary empires, the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, opening doors for Christians to share their faith. But those doors could be closing, and 350 people groups remain unreached.
What planning materials are available to help church leaders prepare for the offering?
- The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering planning guide for missions leaders offers helps for leading a successful missions emphasis and describes products available.
- The pastor's planning guide offers two sermon outlines with resource suggestions for worship services.
Both guides include video, photos, clip art and other resources on CD-ROM. A DVD with presentation format video is also enclosed in the guides. Many of the same materials are also available at www.ime.imb.org.
What materials can I order for my congregation?
FREE resources carrying the giving message and storeis of God at work around the world include Lottie Moon Christmas Offering editions of:
- Video, both VHS and DVD
- "The Commission" magazine
- "Your Church on Mission With God" flier
Does the IMB have offering resources for youth and children?
Yes. The free Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2007 video will contain segments for childrena nd students as well as adults. Also, a special Kids On Mission newsletter, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering edition, will be available. Sermons for children accompanied by activity/coloring sheets are available to download from www.ime.imb.org.
What region will be the focus next year?
The focus region for 2008-2009 is South America. Find out more about coming dates, themes and focus regions at www.imb.org.
