What is Miracle Sunday?
On May 17, the final Sunday of this year’s Easter season, more than 30,000 United Methodist congregations (Crawford Memorial UMC included) will take up a one-time offering to help permanently endow scholarships enabling 500 students each year to prepare for ordained ministry in Africa, Europe and the Philippines.
Why is it Important?
“In most cases, students who opt for ordained ministry in Africa, Europe and the Philippines come from families and communities with limited financial resources,” Nhiwatiwa said. “Without financial aid, these potential students could not proceed with their education. [It] is a different story with theological students in the United States who have access to loans and a variety of scholarships. In Africa, the Philippines and Europe, the inequality is stark.”
– retired Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa, of the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area
Learn more about the reasoning behind the Miracle Sunday and how the funds will be put to use in this article by Heather Hahn, written for UM News: What Churches Should Know About Miracle Sunday.