Remember with Love and Give with Gratitude

Dear Church Family and Friends,

From its beginning in 1977, the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) has been described as a "People Offering" -- given by people for people, rather than for  denominational programs, resources, budgets, benefits and buildings. This annual offering provides you with a tangible way by which to honor, and say "thank you" to the retired American Baptist Ministers, missionaries, and their widowed spouses who supported you in times of need, guided you on your spiritual journey and provided inspiration

Thank You check recipients and others who received financial and emergency assistance in 2010 were overwhelmed by the generosity of American Baptist congregations in the midst of these difficult economic times.  Many wrote to express gratitude for this tangible evidence of God's providential care, encouragement and assurance that they have not been forgotten by their ABC family.  For example, Sophia Stephenson of Delaware, OH wrote:

"Thank you so much for the "Thank You" check!  It was a Godsend to help with the many medical bills this year."

Your Contribution to the RMMO in 2010 were made available to meet immediate emergency and special financial needs in the form of "Thank You" checks to 3,322 retired American Baptist Ministers, missionaries, and their widowed spouses.

Please join me as we Remember with Love and Give with Gratitude to those who have dedicated their lives to Christian ministry by making a generous contribution to the RMMO.   We can make a difference for the women and men who tirelessly carried forth God's work.

Sincerely,

Abraham Ndiwane
Chairman, Mission Board