Every Community for Christ
Billion . Global
Billion . Global ( B . G ) is the visionary movement founded by OMS in 2016 to share the Gospel message with a billion souls within a 10-year window . While this vision started at OMS , God is working through the 168 ministries that are in the Billion . Global Network . To date , more than 334 million people have heard and understood the Gospel . Prayerfulness and willingness to serve together for God ’ s kingdom are hallmarks of this vision . Though 2020 was a different year than any other , the B . G partners shared the same Jesus throughout the year .
Collaboration is a key element of Billion . Global . B . G connected several ministry partners with the JESUS film , and now more than 30 backpacks containing everything needed to show this life-changing movie to a crowd of 200 have been provided to B . G ministries .
Mutually beneficial relationships have begun through and blossomed within B . G . God used the pandemic to unite more than 80 people from all over the world in a virtual gathering of B . G partners . This represents more than 30 partners who originally could not attend the in-person event . We look forward to the kingdom fruit that will be produced through the connections made at the gathering .
From Hawaii , With Aloha
In January and February 2020 , OMS missionary Lois Pannabecker ’ s puppet training team conducted two puppet workshops in the Philippines . Before they left , they agreed to return in November for further training . Soon after , it became obvious that , due to COVID-19 , they would have to lead the training via Zoom . For this virtual training to be effective , they needed additional puppets .
The big question on Lois ’ mind was , “ Where are the puppets going to come from since we cannot make them in the Philippines or take them there ?” Lois asked God this question multiple times . In August , he gave her the solution .
Early in his design career , Lois ’ late husband , David , had created a simple flower puppet . God ’ s idea was that Lois would adapt that pattern and add arms from a baby puppet pattern . God would bring her people from her church in Honolulu , Kalihi Union Church , to accomplish this work . Together , they would make 36 puppets and outfits .
It was a great plan , but as COVID restrictions intensified , the production strategy went through multiple revisions . Fifteen people worked diligently . Materials came from diverse contributors . Friends , near and far , participated through prayer . It was a rewarding team effort !
The words of 1 Chronicles 28:20 – 21 could describe this project . Here is Lois ’ paraphrase : “ Be strong and courageous and do it . Do not be afraid , and do not be dismayed by COVID complications , for the Lord God is with you . He will not leave you until all the work is finished . With you in all the work will be every willing man and woman who has skill for any kind of service .”
Nothing was simple , but God provided for every need . A November typhoon changed the workshop schedule , but Lois and her team ultimately had 2 successful Zoom workshops with 95 people participating . To God be the glory !
We praise the Lord that in 2020 , ECC ministry partners reported
250,445 decisions for Christ in more than 50 countries .
Every Community for Christ ( ECC ) is the church planting catalyst of One Mission Society . ECC uses Train & Multiply and the New Village Church Planting program to multiply dynamic communities of believers in more than 50 countries .
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