WFMC Missions
Weyburn Free Methodist Church supports a broad range of mission efforts with our guiding principle being WFMC Missions: Everyone a missionary. Everyday. Everywhere.
“Being a missionary” is commonly thought of as a task for a select few people who are willing to “go” somewhere far away to a people of different ethnicity, culture and language. But Jesus was very clear when He gave His Great Commission that it was for ALL of His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Therefore, it is the dream of the WFMC Missions Team that everyone who is part of our church and calls themselves a follower of Jesus Christ would both see themselves as an everyday, ordinary missionary, and be equipped to be just that.
VALUES: The values that are distinctively guide the work of the Missions Team are:
MISSION: We will accomplish this through:
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“Being a missionary” is commonly thought of as a task for a select few people who are willing to “go” somewhere far away to a people of different ethnicity, culture and language. But Jesus was very clear when He gave His Great Commission that it was for ALL of His disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Therefore, it is the dream of the WFMC Missions Team that everyone who is part of our church and calls themselves a follower of Jesus Christ would both see themselves as an everyday, ordinary missionary, and be equipped to be just that.
VALUES: The values that are distinctively guide the work of the Missions Team are:
- Partnership – we are not the Messiah, nor are we superior to those whom we serve and work with. We want to follow the example of the Holy Spirit who comes alongside us as a paraclete to strengthen and support us. To that end, we will always work with/through credible and compatible partner organizations when operating outside the local sphere of WFMC.
- The Micah 6:8 Balance – we strive to maintain a balance in our ministries of serving the interests of evangelism, compassion and justice. We happen to believe that long-term connections are the best, because if we begin with evangelism in mind, once we get to know the people, we will also want to serve their compassion-based needs, which will open our eyes to justice issues that cause the needs to exist in the first place.
- The Acts 1:8 balance – we strive to maintain a balance of local, cross-cultural and “long-distance” ministries, lining up with the expanding levels of missionary activity Jesus referred to in Acts 1:8.
- Intentional discomfort – we believe that “missionary work” simply involves being willing to step across the “chicken line”. We need to be willing to push past that fear and discomfort that comes just before we make a significant difference in someone else’s life. An everyday missionary is always aware of the cultural pressure to conform and be safe, and is just as constantly asking God for the insight and courage to move past that. This may come from risking a caring, spiritual conversation with a co-worker, or serving in a cultural context that is unfamiliar and uncomfortable for them.
MISSION: We will accomplish this through:
- INVITING/INFORMING: As a missions team, we will be “missionaries for missions”, always carrying the message, inviting people to join us in our everyday missions task. We will use all avenues available to us, inside and outside the church to invite anyone who will to join us.
- PRAYING: Everyday missionaries are engaged in the task of pushing back spiritual darkness everywhere they go. This is spiritual work that needs spiritual power and guidance. Our missions team believes that listening and interceding are key elements to God’s Kingdom coming and His will being done on earth as it is in Heaven.
- GIVING: When most people hear about missions, this is traditionally when people think about – giving money to support missionaries. And it is that. But for us, it is also so much more. We see “missions giving” as encompassing the whole spectrum of who we are: our Time, Treasure, AND Talents. So, giving also means serving! And we want to give the people of WFMC opportunities to give in many ways!
- GOING/SENDING: In addition to supporting, giving, and serving, some people will also be called to GO. Initially, we will support the people from our church with prayer, encouragement and finances to go on short-term trips to learn about and serve in other contexts. Some people will feel a growing sense of call to serve long-term, and we will support them too.
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WFMC MISSIONS PARTNERS
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NIKKI CLARKE-PINKERTON
Serving with North America Indigenous Ministries La Ronge, Saskatchewan Our church has supported Ben and Nikki Clarke in their ministry at La Ronge since 2006. Following Ben's death in 2018, Nikki has continued on their ministry of loving service in the community of La Ronge and area and at the Nemeiben Lake Bible Camp. At Christmas 2021 Nikki married Stacy Pinkerton and together they will minister to First Nations People in the North. To add your personal support for Nikki visit the NAIM Website or complete the form below and mail it in. + Nikki's Current Newsletter + Nikki's Mail-In Donation Form |
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JASON & JOANNE BORROWMAN
Serving with Africa Inland Mission Hurri Hills, Kenya Our newest missionaries are Jason & Joanne, who arrived in Kenya in January 2019, to do a two year term of ministry among the Gabbra people in northern Kenya. For more information and to give online to their ministry visit the AIM website. +Jason & Joanne's Current Newsletter |
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Our church for many years has supported the work of the local mission of Youth for Christ - YFC | Youth Unlimited Southeast Saskatchewan, both financially and with volunteers for their programs. They operate the Weyburn Youth Center here in town and a youth drop-in center in Kipling. For more information please visit their website. YFC Current Newsletter |
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HAITI ARISE
Grand Goave, Haiti Founded in 2000 by Marc & Lisa Honorat, Haiti Arise exists to raise up godly leaders in Haiti through education to strengthen their families, neighbours and country; to bring relief to poverty, stimulate the economy and to preach the good news so that lives will be saved and hope for a strong future will be given to Haiti. Many people from our church have been involved with Haiti Arise over the years by giving, sponsoring children and going on Mission Trips. Our church provides a contribution to the operating expenses for Haiti Arise out of our annual budget giving. Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers. They are doing their best to limited the spread of COVID-19 in their communities, and Haiti Arise has been doing food distribution. Donate at the Haiti Arise website below and designate your donation towards Disaster Relief. + Visit the Haiti Arise Website |
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Visit the OCC Website Each year our church acts as the local Collection Center for OCC in its ministry of distributing shoeboxes of gifts to children in need around the world, and presenting the good news of Jesus' love for them whenever possible. Email Bev Alexander for more information about how you can be involved! |
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FREE METHODIST CHURCH IN CANADA
As part of the Free Methodist Church in Canada, Weyburn Free Methodist supports the missions program of the broader Canadian Church. Learn more about it at the FMCiC website. |
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ARLINGTON BEACH CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
Visit Arlington Beach's Website As our local Saskatchewan Free Methodist Camp, our church provides budget support as well as encouraging people to attend camps and work as staff and volunteers over the summer. ABCCC is located on the east side of Last Mountain Lake, north of Regina, SK. |
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INTERNATIONAL CHILDCARE MINISTRIES
Visit ICCM Canada's Website ICCM is the Free Methodist Church's international child sponsorship program. Children must attend a Free Methodist Church and must attend school to continue receiving support. Five children are sponsored by our church, with many more sponsored by families in the congregation. |
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TEARFUND CANADA
"Following Jesus where the need is greatest" Visit Tearfund Canada's website The Free Methodist Church in Canada has committed to partnering with Tearfund Canada, to provide opportunities for giving to a trusted organization for long-term development and during crisis situations such as earthquakes or famines. |
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WEYBURN SALVATION ARMY
Each year out of our annual budget giving, we provide a small donation to our local Salvation Army Food Bank, as well as organizing food drives here at the church, and encouraging people to volunteer for the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. |