United Methodists join in celebrating World Communion Sunday, Oct 2

"I press on toward the goal for... the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 3:14, NRSV

When you are a college junior, your life goals begin taking form, and Ashley Tyler thinks going to law school might be one of hers.

Now, however, the business administration major is concentrating on completing her undergraduate degree at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, where she also plays clarinet in the marching band.

Active in The United Methodist Church all of her life, Ashley is quick to express thanks for the Ethnic Minority Scholarship she received. "Getting financial help from the church makes a big difference," she said. One of six children in her family, Ashley has shared her talents and her faith as an acolyte, choir member and Sunday school teacher in her local church; as a district youth representative; and as a Memphis Conference Council on Youth Ministries member.

In his letter to the church at Philippi, the apostle Paul wrote: "I press toward the goal for â€¦ the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus."

Those could be the words of Ashley and other men and women for whom the journey is made easier by generous United Methodists. The World Communion Sunday offering provides Ethnic Scholarships for undergraduate students like Ashley Tyler, Crusade Scholarship for international and U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority graduate students, and scholarships for racial- and ethnic-minority persons seeking second careers in church-related vocations.

Our World Communion Sunday gifts enable persons to "press on toward the goal" of serving God in life-changing ministries. Please give generously on World Communion Sunday, Sunday, Oct. 2. Your gift makes a world of difference!

For more information about Special Sundays, log on to www.umcgiving.org.

Last updated on 25 Apr 2008

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