HMCMissions

03/07/2026

The Great Commission is a call to church planting all over the world.

If you want to plant something for a season. . . plant flowers

If you want to plant something for a lifetime . . . plant trees

If you want to plant something for eternity. . . plant a church

PRAISE POINTS

The new Hispanic Church at Heritage Church in Washington Court House is now functioning under the leadership of Pastor Jorge Pacheco.
The West Central District reports anew church being planted in Mansfield, Ohio at the New Life Church. This is a unique church as it is a collaboration with the Church of the Nazarene, Galion 3CU, and Lifeline3CU. At a recent dedication of this new church 144 gathered with the official opening of this new church on September14, 2025.
The West Central District also reports that a new Hispanic church is starting in Muncie, Indiana
The South Central District received 3 new Hispanic Churches at the SCD Council this year.
We continue to work with over 27churches that have been established since 2020.
We rejoice at many churches reporting baptisms, new members, and community impact projects.
We rejoice in a new effort that is starting called, Churches Helping Churches
The Caribbean District is praising God for 8 new churches! Two churches in Venezuela, one in Brazil, two in Trinidad, one in the Dominican Republic, one in Puerto Rico and one in the Congo in Africa. Let us praise God for this amazing work in the Caribbean. You can see a livestream from a recent service in Puerto Rico by clicking here.
PRAYER POINTS

Those who are considering planting anew church in the future
The new Hispanic Churches in Washington CH, Muncie, IN, Portsmouth, OH, Tucson, AZ, and Byesville, OH
The Elim Church as they continue to pursue a building.
Heath & Angela Bennett as they move to Bell, Florida to pastor.
The new churches established in the Caribbean District and all over the denomination.
God to encourage and strengthen our new church pastors


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01/02/2026

2025 Year End Letter from Tim Spetnagle in Honduras: (This was dated prior to year end, however, please consider this mission when you plan your 2026 mission shares!

Dear Friend of the Spetnagel family,

Today, while school doors were closed for vacation and classrooms sat quiet, something extraordinary
happened.

In a small kitchen filled with laughter, clattering dishes, and the warm aroma of a home-cooked meal, children gathered—some shyly, some bursting with excitement—around plates prepared just for them. For many of these kids, this meal was more than food—it was their only chance to eat well during the break. And because you give, they did not go hungry.

As the children ate, the room slowly grew quieter—not from sadness, but from contentment. Then one child quietly shared something we won’t soon forget. After finishing his meal, he smiled and said he had eaten so much that he had never felt that full before. His words stopped us in our tracks.

That moment is part of a larger story—one that is still unfolding. It’s a story of resilience, need, and hope, and we look forward to sharing more of it with you in the coming weeks. What we can tell you now is this: without caring partners like you, these children would have had empty plates today. Your generosity makes it possible to prepare nourishing meals with chicken, meat, and
essential foods that growing bodies need. You are the reason children are strengthened, cared for, and reminded—perhaps most importantly—that they are not forgotten.

Manna of Hope exists because people like you believe that no child should face hunger alone—even during school breaks, even during holidays, even when resources are stretched thin. Your year-end gift
is not simply a donation; it is a lifeline. It is hope served warm. It is joy on a child’s face during a season that could otherwise be filled with uncertainty.

As we approach the end of this year, we invite you to give generously by December 29 so we can continue feeding children when school is out, families are stretched thin, and needs are greatest. Your year-end gift ensures that meals will be ready—not just today, but in the days and weeks to come. Together, we can carry this unfinished story forward—toward full plates, healthy children, and brighter tomorrows.

From all of us in Honduras, thank you for being part of our ministry. May God richly bless you for your kindness and generosity.

With gratitude and hope,

The Spetnagels

P.S. This story isn’t over—and the next chapter depends on you. Will you give a year-end gift by
December 29 to help ensure children continue to receive nourishing meals when they need them
most? Your year-end gift today helps us write the next chapter one meal, one child, one moment at a
time. www.wgm.org/project/manna-of-hope www.cccuhq.org/spetnagel

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06/29/2025

Great attendance Sunday June 29th for a luncheon fundraiser after the morning service for one of our area missionaries --- Jake Routzahn who is scheduled to leave in late August to.the American Indian Field in Arizona.

Close to 90 individuals attended the special event where a free meal was offered, fellowship with believers & presentation from Jake.

All funds & support goes to Jake ministry as he continues our theme of "Across the Street & Around
the World."

02/10/2025

Prayer Warriors and Benji & Erica supporters, here are specific needs that this faithful missionary family have and need your help to move the Hands of Heaven this week:

"Here are some ways you can pray for us right now!

Benji has applied for his visa to live and work in Thailand. There have already been many emails back and forth. Pray that we receive the approval this week

We have listed our vehicle for sale in PNG, but we haven’t received any inquiries. Pray for the right person to see our advertisement soon.

We are working on some administrative issues for the PNG field that involve various government offices. This process is so painfully slow, and it is easy to get frustrated. Pray for the process to go more smoothly, and for us to stay the course.

We will be traveling to Chiang Mai on the 21st and staying for 6 weeks. We need to find our new home and start renting it during this time so that when we return to Thailand in July, we will be able to settle right in before Henry starts school. Pray that we will be able to find the home that will be the right fit for life and ministry, and our budget!

Thank you for carrying us in your prayers!"

01/12/2025

10/24/2024

Heritage Church Annual Mission Banquet and Conference
This weekend!

NO RSVP needed for the Banquet. Please come! The free meal and fantastic fellowship with a powerful message from our guest speaker are all available for everyone!

HMC MISSION WEEKEND

Heritage Memorial Church Missions Weekend is this Saturday & Sunday.

Chef Mark reminds everyone the meal is free & open to those that like to attend. Please RSVP @ 740-335-1079. Dinner starts at 6 pm Saturday at the Robert Kline Family Center.

Then on Sunday two special services at 8:45 am & 11 am. Services at Heritage Memorial Church.

Guest Speakers on both dates.

Speakers from Creative Access Region will be speaking during the Saturday dinner.

Sunday morning Rev. Michael Tipton, General Missionary Superintendent of Churches of Christ in Christian Union will be our guest.

Join us for any of the Missions Weekend.

10/17/2024

Please pray a hedge around Jake Routzhan this weekend.

I will be traveling this weekend to Czech Republic to connect with fellow WGM global workers. I leave tomorrow morning and arrive back to Hungary Sunday night. Prayers for smooth travels would be appreciated!

10/13/2024

09/30/2024

We appreciate your prayers for Steve & Debbie Cartwright (U.S. Southwest Ministries) and the residents of District 6 of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. A brush fire has been burning for several days. It is approximately 6 miles from Steve and Debbie’s home and Siloam Church. After growing to 700 acres, the fires is down to approximately 400 acres. However, there is zero percent containment. No structures appear to be in danger at this time. Please pray for the firefighters as they seek to contain and extinguish the fire.

08/16/2024

Wednesday night, Aug. 21 at 7pm. Join us at Heritage Church as Benji Jenkins brings word from the PNG and other International mission fields in his directorship. The Jenkins family has long been one of our mission supporters' key investments in Kingdom work. Don't miss this opportunity meet and hear the Regional Director for Asia Pacific, and the PNG Christian Union Bible College.

Learn more about Benji and Erica Jenkins' ministry:

We serve missionaries in Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, and South Korea.

06/22/2024

Mt of Praise Missions Focus