Key Themes
The theme for May Mission Month 2021 is Vibrant Communities. Four weeks of resources are being developed to relate to this overarching theme. Whether your church community can dedicate one, two or four weeks to Global Interaction's May Mission Month, we have resources to equip you to get involved.
With eyes of faith, what do we see?
Vibrant communities...
- Following Jesus in their own distinctive ways
- Sharing God’s love
- Humbly contextualising the Good News
- Partnering together
Partnering Together
For nearly 140 years, Global Interaction - as the Australian Baptist mission - has been sending people to share the Good News with communities who may never hear it otherwise.
We can only do it together! Your generosity is enabling our workers to play their part in God’s life-changing mission. But we’re not done yet. As we look ahead, we hope to go deeper and wider in the mission. Partner in our work knowing that you and your church’s investment will make an eternal difference.
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may Mission month team gifts
This year for May Mission Month, we have identified the most pressing needs for each team. These include candidates, intercultural workers who are currently undersupported and projects.
You can explore all these options here >>
Please
contact us to discuss partnership opportunities or answer any questions related to your giving. Thank you.
Fundraising Ideas
May Mission Munch
Enjoy food together after a service or in homes, asking people to ‘pay’ for the food they eat. Why not include dishes that our intercultural workers eat with their local friends?
Walk, Run or Cycle-A-Thon
Set up a course in or around your church for people to walk, run, cycle, wheel, hop or skip! Sponsor those participating with an amount per lap.
Movie, Trivia or Games Night
Host a fundraising event for people of all ages to enjoy.
Key 'Who We Are' Animation
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Alongside' animation
This high quality three minute animation communicates the story of Australian Baptists on mission. For nearly 140 years, Global Interaction - as the Australian Baptist mission agency - has been sending people across the world to live among communities and share the wonderful message of Jesus.
Through this animation we are celebrating the past, present and future of our movement on mission.
You can share this animation with your church, by downloading this video when you
click on this link and hit the "download" button. Enjoy!
Intercultural Worker Update Videos
Be encouraged and inspired by these updates and stories. To download each video, click the video's title, then click the download button on the page that opens up.
Thank you for your partnership with our intercultural teams. We can only do it together!
Malawi and Mozambique
Cambodia
South East Asia
Thailand
Silk Road Area
Central Asia
South Asia
state sent TEAMs
Pastor's and Leader's Guide
This guide has been written as a launching pad for pastors and leaders to use in exploring the key themes of May Mission Month 2021 with churches and small groups.
Each theme has an
exploration of the theme and scripture/s,
takeaways, mission
stories to use as illustrations and
questions for small groups.
This guide can be used as a four week series or as standalone sessions.
2021 Pastor's and leader's guide
Overview
Theme 1: Vibrant Communities... Following Jesus in their own distinctive ways
Leader's Guide >>
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Mission Stories:
- Sally, team member in Mozambique
- Shame / honour culture in the Silk Road Area
- Engaging with Asylum Seekers in Melbourne
Theme 2: Vibrant Communities... Sharing God's love
Leader's Guide >>
Scripture: John 3:16 and John 1:14
Mission Stories:
- Alice, local believer in South East Asia
- Eliza and David, team members in the Silk Road Area
Theme 3: Vibrant Communities... Humbly contextualising the Good News
Leader's Guide >>
Scripture: Acts 15
Mission Stories:
- Ethnic Thai faith community worshipping God in their own distinctive ways
- Ben and Petra, team members in the Silk Road Area
- Pete in Melbourne
Theme 4: Vibrant Communities... Partnering together
Leader's Guide >>
Scripture: Romans 16 and Romans 1:9-10
Mission Stories:
- Tim and Melanie, team members in Malawi
- Long-term prayer partner in Australia
- The first Australian Baptist intercultural workers
The Pastor's and Leader's Guide is based off Executive Director Scott Pilgrim's four May Mission Month sermons:
Filmed Sermons
Theme 1
Vibrant communities...
Following Jesus in their own distinctive ways
Theme 2
Vibrant communities...
Sharing God's love
Theme 3
Vibrant communities...
Humbly contextualising the Good News
Theme 4
Vibrant communities...
Partnering together
Thematic Videos
Children's Resources (primary school ages)
2021 children's written curriculum
Resource Outline
Session 1. You matter to God, no matter what [Mark 12:41-44]
How we choose to love and follow Jesus makes us special!
Session 2. God loves me and you and the whole world too! [John 13:34-35]
We can all share God’s love.
Session 3. The Kingdom of heaven is like… a football? [Matthew 13:31-35]
Let’s make Jesus make sense!
Session 4. We can make a difference! [Luke 9:1-6]
We can do more when we do things together.
The aim of these sessions is for children to explore their place in mission and God’s big story. Please use this material as a launching pad for you to shape for your context.
A massive thanks to Maigen Nemes for writing this excellent material. Maigen is the Children, Youth and Families Pastor at TLC Church in Bayswater North, Victoria.
Videos For Kids From Kids!
Mozambique
Sydney (10) has been living in Mozambique for most of her life! In this video she shares what it's like to live with her parents, intercultural workers Cam and Kath, and older siblings, Matilda and Jack, in Mozambique.
What’s it like being a kid in Mozambique? Sydney tells all!
Mozambique
Levi (10) and Josiah (9) live wild, fun lives in Mozambique with their three younger siblings, local friends and parents
Scott and Bek. Have you ever caught, cooked and eaten an insect?! Levi and Josiah have, and they share all about it in
this video.
What do kids do in Mozambique? Levi & Josiah report back!
Thailand
Libi (10) loves living in Thailand, but you might be surprised at how similar her daily life is to yours! In this interview, she answers questions from her older sister about life, school, family and fun in Thailand. Libi's parents are
Muana and Villy.
What’s it like being a kid in Thailand? Libi answers all!
Cambodia
Hugo (7) arrived in Cambodia at the start of 2020 with his older sisters and parents,
Andy and Cathie. It hasn't taken him long to find the best places climb, get a delicious cool drink and ride his bike... but that's not all! Here are the top 10 things that he loves about Cambodia.
What are the 10 best things about being a kid in Cambodia? Ask Hugo!
Youth Resources (secondary school ages)
2021 Youth written curriculum
Resource Outline
Session 1: Culture and Context [1 Corinthians 9:19-23]
Sharing God's love in context
Session 2: Being Part of God’s Mission [Matthew 28:18 – 20]
The Great Commission is for all of us!
The aim of these sessions is for youth to explore some of the complexities of intercultural mission and how they can be part of God’s mission. Please use this material as a launching pad for you to shape for your context.
A big thank you to Simone Bunney and the team who developed this material. Simone is a young adult from Heathmont Baptist Church, Victoria who serves as a youth leader.
Videos for teens from teens
Mozambique
Matilda (12) and Jack (15) live in Mozambique with their younger sister Sydney and their parents
Kath and Cam who are intercultural workers with Global Interaction. In
this video, they give a run down of what it's like to live in a remote part of Mozambique.
What’s it like being teens in Mozambique? Jack & Matilda report back!
Cambodia
Charlie (13) moved to Cambodia a year ago with her two younger siblings, Ruby and Hugo, and parents,
Cathie and Andy. In
this video, she jumps on her bike and shows us around her neighbourhood.
What’s it like being a teen in Cambodia? Charlie gives us a tour!
Thailand
Thailand is home for Yindii (19) and Zoe (17). They go to school, have fun with friends and spend time with their younger sister Libi and parents
Muana and Villy, who are intercultural workers with Global Interaction. How is their life different to yours? Find out in
their video.
What’s it like being teens in Thailand? Yindii & Zoe explain!
Missioning Podcast
Prayer Diary
MaY MISSION MONTH PRAYER DIARY
The 2021 May Mission Month prayer diary is included in the April - June edition of
Pray Daily. You can print this on one A4 page and fold it in half.
May Mission Month Daily Prayer Points
1 S - Spirit to move
2 S - Growing mission engagement
3 M - Seeds to be sown
4 T - Hearts to respond
5 W - Increasing partnerships
6 T - Australian Baptist Churches
7 F - Missional churches
8 S - Praying congregations
9 S - Growing faith communities
10 M - Investment in young people
11 T - Mission-minded pastors
12 W - Active mission partnerships
13 T - Generous givers
14 F - Local mission engagement
15 S - Global mission engagement
16 S - Global Interaction’s ministry
17 M - Barriers to be overcome
18 T - Discernment of God’s leading
19 W - Hearts open to hear
20 T - Gospel sharing opportunities
21 F - Communities to be transformed by Jesus
22 S - Vibrant faith communities
23 S - New initiatives
24 M - Bible study groups
25 T - Multiplying faith communities
26 W - New candidates
27 T - Growing teams
28 F - Global Interaction resources
29 S - May Mission Month material
30 S - Ministry videos to inspire
31 M - Mission stories to prompt action
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Promotional Material
For promotional material specifically for your church to support your fundraising target, please contact Teagan on info@globalinteraction.org.au or (03) 9819 4944.
Poster
Booklet
Powerpoint
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