Missions

Mission Projects

Following are missionaries and organizations that are supported through Stavanger International Church. Funds are raised via church coffee fellowships, special offerings, and the annual missions auction. The selection of projects and disbursement of funds is coordinated by the Council.

Covenant Players is an international professional Christian drama ministry. Founded in 1963, Covenant Players serves churches, schools, nursing homes, prisons and many other community groups throughout the world. Covenant Players has been in Norway since 1978, and the Norwegian unit currently is led by Seth Ueland Chancy. Much of the work performed in Norway is conducted in English, within the public school system. Performances with confirmation students, youth worship services, and Sunday morning adult services, conducted in either Norwegian or English, are a vital part of the ministry here. Read more: www.covenantplayers.org.

Wycliffe Bible Translators. Hans and Patty van der Meer from the Netherlands work with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. After several years working as linguistic specialists, they are now starting translation of the Bible in a new language group among the Bau people.

“Use Your Talents“
Aim of the project: Inspire all church members to use their talents to build a better Madagascar.
In order to enable individuals to contribute with their strengths, they need to be able to attend adequate courses. The Church of Madagascar has now developed a comprehensive project plan that ensures that courses are provided in wide geographical areas.
Structure: Committees have been established on all church levels to ensure that necessary development courses are available.
Support: Everyone who contacts the Church of Madagascar with regards to personal development will get support.
Stimulation: All churches are stimulated and encouraged to use their talents and with this to contribute to a better society.

Teacher in Mukdahan, Thailand
for NMS (Norwegian Mission Society)
Kari Sollie was part of SIC until she started her work in Thailand. SIC has promised to pray for her.
Aim: Teaching the children of missionaries.