Aberdeen Mission Project
As you can see, we are very busy getting new information up in this part of the site. On this page you will find a synopsis of everything related to the Aberdeen Project. This includes basic information about the project, the latest news and outcomes, and reflections from the Corps Members who will be participating in the project. If you would like to be more selective of which content you would like to view, you may do so by selecting the options from the left hand menu, under "Aberdeen Mission"
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The Aberdeen Mission Project Is Here
On August 24th The Bishop's Mission Corps (BMC) began their newest project in Aberdeen, Mississippi. This new ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is the first of its kind.Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for Anglicans in their 20's to participate in a longterm internship program, which is based on a Benedictine pattern of life. This internship will give the participants a deeper understanding of what it means to be Christian in today's world. They are working with Gilmore Early Learning Initiative (GELI) on service projects in Aberdeen and Monroe County. There will also be many other opportunities for mission work in the community of Aberdeen.
Along with mission work the BMC will be immersed in prayer and learning. They are observing the daily offices, and assisting Father Jeff Reich, Vicar of St. John's Aberdeen, with all church services. As a part of the prayer we invite those who wish for us to pray for anything to send a prayer request to bward@bmcms.org or through our Facebook group Friends of The Bishop's Mission Corps. The learning aspect of the Aberdeen project will encompass Anglican studies, as well as structured discussions on what it means to be a Christian. These discussions will stem from spiritual reflections which members of the Corps present to the others.
Please remember that part of the mission of the Bishop's Mission Corps is to honor your prayer requests. Prays can be sent to bward@bmcms.org or the Facebook page.
In Anticipation of Aberdeen
We are so excited about the Aberdeen Mission Project, beginning next month. The members who will be participating have met and we have new information. There will be three missionaries living in a house that we have rented out in Aberdeen. C. J., Bailey and Watson will begin their internships on August 24. This will go on through May 11, 2008. On July 13, 2007 they elected the officers for the house. They are as follows.
C. J. Meaders ............................................ Sacristan
Watson Lamb .......................................Housekeeper
Bailey Ward ..........................................Guest Master
Dates will be posted soon concerning the blessing of the house. Check back for more information as it becomes available.
