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The World Communion Sunday offering provides scholarships and training for people throughout the world. Half of the money goes to specific World Communion Scholarships for students from all over the world, working toward careers in ministry with the poor, global health, leadership development, and congregational development and revitalization. Indeed, World Communion Scholars study and serve throughout the world. Half of them must come from outside the United States. The rest of the special offering supports Ethnic Minority Scholarships and the Ethnic In-Service Training Program.

One World Communion Scholar is Tinka Krsteva. She is from Macedonia, one of the three poorest countries in Europe. In Macedonia, most people cannot afford to pay for advanced studies. Pastoral training requires the sponsorship of a church or other organization. Because of her scholarships, Krsteva can study theology, with a specialization in ethics and social concerns, at Martin Luther College in Graz, Austria. When she completes her studies, she plans to return home to be a United Methodist pastor.

Please use envelopes provided or include with your regular offering, marking the amount for “World Communion".