A Look Back
The December 23, 1950 Gospel Trumpet recorded the words of the Woman's Missionary Society President, Ocie Perry:
"For some time there has been a feeling on the part of many Christians that the Christmas festivities were not Christ-centered. . .we have forgotten the Christ whose birthday we were celebrating."
The women, in cooperation with Church of God World Service, pledged themselves to underwrite the World Service budget for 200 hours with prayer and money in the first year of the Christ's Birthday Observance.
Sixty years later, Christian Women Connection carries on the work of the former Woman's Missionary Society in developing, promoting, and conducting the Christ's Birthday Observance.
Today, our goals remain the same:
"For some time there has been a feeling on the part of many Christians that the Christmas festivities were not Christ-centered. . .we have forgotten the Christ whose birthday we were celebrating."
The women, in cooperation with Church of God World Service, pledged themselves to underwrite the World Service budget for 200 hours with prayer and money in the first year of the Christ's Birthday Observance.
Sixty years later, Christian Women Connection carries on the work of the former Woman's Missionary Society in developing, promoting, and conducting the Christ's Birthday Observance.
Today, our goals remain the same:
- Focus our attention and devotion on Jesus Christ, our Messiah.
- Encourage prayer support for the entire world and specifically all the countries in which the Church of God exists.
- Collect an offering in support of the Church of God World Ministries Budget.
Celebration of GivingChristian Women Connection is forever grateful for the wonderful ways you and your congregation have supported the Christ’s Birthday Observance offering and the ministry of the women in the Church of God. Read more to learn how your offerings are making a kingdom difference!
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the Christ’s Birthday Observance?
A: The Christ’s Birthday Observance is a tool to help your church begin the journey of Advent with prayer, devotion, and celebration. Q: Why should our church participate in the Christ’s Birthday Observance? The Christ’s Birthday Observance brings focus upon Christ during a season which is filled with commercialism. Since 1949 the Church of God around the world has focused on the birth of Jesus through devotion, prayer, and by giving generously to the Christ’s Birthday Offering. Join churches around the world as we share the great story of Christ’s birth to the world! Q: How can my church get involved? A: Every church can participate in this journey by using advent resources, participating in project prayer, and by giving to the Christ’s Birthday Observance Offering. Each year your church will be sent a resource packet to help in the celebration. |