World Mission

We have come to recognise that being involved in mission overseas is as much about receiving as giving. Although actively supporting a variety of organisations and individuals around the world, we have especially close and exciting connections in Uganda and Brazil as well as with BMS World Mission.

Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa, well known for its natural beauty and wildlife. Through regular visits, prayer and contact we have fostered special relationships with schools, churches and individuals. Our work in Uganda includes support and fundraising for the Kiswa Community Children's Centre, Atirir Community Centre and Bible School and SchoolConnect, A UK charity helping primary schools in Kent forge links with schools in North Eastern Uganda.

Ciick here to find out more about our work in Uganda.

Dug and Deb Benn are currently serving in long-term mission in Uganda, based in Kampala. They are working in partnership with the Baptist Union of Uganda in the Children’s Department. Further information about Deb and Dug's work in Uganda can be found at:

http://www.bmsworldmission.org/ddbenn

Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America, 16 times the size of France. Besides sending church teams, we support a member of our congregation, Julia Stanbrook, who is working there with BMS World Mission.

Click here to find out more about Julia's work in Brazil.

Mozambique

Mozambique is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest.

Canterbury Baptist Church members Geoff and Christine Holder are currently training with BMS World Mission, hoping to go to Mozambique in June 2011. The are going to be based in the port town of Beira, working alongside the Baptist Convention of Mozambique on community partnership and education development projects.

To follow their progress, please visit their blog at http://candgholder.blogspot.com/

Peru

Peru s a country in western South America. Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. Canterbury Baptist Church member Clare Jackson works in Peru with Latin Link.

Click here to find out more about Clare's work in Peru.

BMS World Mission

We financially support the work of BMS World Mission, working in around 40 countries on four continents. BMS believes in holistic mission, an approach that stays true to the Christian call to evangelisation without neglecting the duty to take care of the physical needs of the poor.

BMS Birthday Scheme

One way in which we support BMS World Mission is through the BMS Birthday Scheme. On a church member's birthday, he/she receives a BMS birthday card from Joan Fischer, our Canterbury Baptist Church 'BMS Birthday Scheme Secretary', along with a gift envelope which the recipient can use to make a donation. If completed, the gift envelope is then sent back to Joan, and once a month, or whenever is suitable, all the donations are forwarded to BMS. If you wish to get involved, please Contact Us and let Joan have your name and birthday.

The Birthday Scheme primarily supports the health & medical work of BMS and partner organisations across the world, as detailed on the following BMS Birthday Scheme website. BMS is at the cutting edge of world mission and endeavours to alleviate suffering, improve the quality of life and to present the message of Jesus where it is currently unknown.