Missions Focus: Lottie Moon
Lottie Moon is the namesake of the Baptist's International Missions offering. Every December we honor her legacy by collecting an offering to support missionaries serving abroad.
In 1872, Lottie’s sister, Edmonia was appointed the first single woman serving as a Baptist missionary abroad. 1 year later, Lottie joined her, and served 39 years as a missionary, primarily in the Shantung Province.
Lottie served fearlessly, in a country where people feared and rejected her, refusing to leave, bringing people to her home with fresh-baked cookies. Lottie frequently sent letters back home detailing Chinese culture, missionary life and the physical and spiritual needs of the Chinese people. Additionally, she challenged Baptists to go to China or give so that others could go.
In 1918, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) named the annual Christmas offering for international missions after the woman who had urged them to start it-Lottie Moon.
Who is Lottie Moon? (opens in a new window)
On December 10th, our church will host a Lottie Moon Dinner with former IMB Missionary, John Gordy, and his wife, Pat. Join us to learn more about their ministry and the Lottie Moon Offering.
In 1872, Lottie’s sister, Edmonia was appointed the first single woman serving as a Baptist missionary abroad. 1 year later, Lottie joined her, and served 39 years as a missionary, primarily in the Shantung Province.
Lottie served fearlessly, in a country where people feared and rejected her, refusing to leave, bringing people to her home with fresh-baked cookies. Lottie frequently sent letters back home detailing Chinese culture, missionary life and the physical and spiritual needs of the Chinese people. Additionally, she challenged Baptists to go to China or give so that others could go.
In 1918, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) named the annual Christmas offering for international missions after the woman who had urged them to start it-Lottie Moon.
Who is Lottie Moon? (opens in a new window)
On December 10th, our church will host a Lottie Moon Dinner with former IMB Missionary, John Gordy, and his wife, Pat. Join us to learn more about their ministry and the Lottie Moon Offering.
