Seminary Student Covenants

Four More Seminary Student Covenants Needed for Mozambique

More students enrolled in seminary this 2011 year than originally expected. Zido Camilo Guemo is motivated to join the seminary because of the many years his family has been directly linked with the work of the church. Attending seminary would be a way of giving thanks to God for his achievements and the gift of life. Since his childhood, Zido has been very involved in youth activities. He was a leader up to district level in stewardship. God brought light to this covenant relationship, putting together people from long distances to share love and hopes. He would like to learn more from his covenant partner in prayer and doing well for church and society.

With $55/month, correspondence and photo exchange, you can make a forever difference for one called to the ministry. New students recently arrived – Pascoal Muriane speaks in his bio about “preaching the good news and making Disciples for Christ”. Click below to make a commitment online. Contact the Mozambique Initiative at 636-271-4455 Carol Kreamer

Photos

  • 2009 Graduating Class
  • 2009 Ordination photos
  • 2008 Graduating Class

Leadership Development

Leadership development is a priority of the United Methodist Church in Mozambique. Through the Mozambique Initiative you can assist United Methodist clergy candidates in Mozambique seminaries. You can help by becoming a partner with a seminary student!

There are about 50 United Methodist seminary students attending UMC Cambine Seminary and Ricatla Ecumenical Seminary. Covenant partnerships help create personal relationships through mutual prayer and a photo exchange.

The standard covenant is for three years with a commitment to:

  1. Mutual prayer for your covenant partner;
  2. Name a layperson in your church or group to be your Mozambique ministry leader (if not an individual covenant);
  3. Write to your student partner at least once a year (through MI rep Ezequiel Nhantumbo enhantumbo@tvcabo.co.mz);
  4. Support your covenant partner financial with $660/year (that is $55/month) to be contributed monthly, quarterly or in other increments throughout the year; and
  5. Exchange photos with your partner (email photo to MI coordinator cpkreamer@hughes.net).

Upon receipt of your commitment (either online or card) and photo, your information will be exchanged with your assigned student. Leave a legacy and strengthen the church through seminary student covenant partnership!

Resources

Interview

Read an interview with a Cambine graduate student for more insights on the impact these partnerships foster.

Seminary Covenant Guide

This Seminary Covenant Guide outlines the process and ways in which your support goes to help the students.

Writing tips

Learn tips on writing to your Seminary Student partner. 

Make Your Contribution

  • Make your check payable to Missouri Annual Conference
  • Mark your check “8800 Cambine/Ricatla Seminary”
  • Church treasurer’s enter in Mozambique section of “Special Giving Form” on line 8800 Seminary Student Scholarship Fund
  • Mail to conference treasurer’s office at 3601 Amron Court, Columbia, MO 65202

 To donate to Covenant Partnerships click below. In order to get church credit please write your church name and number where specified.

 

For more information please contact:

Carol Kreamer – Coordinator
            Phone 636-271-4455               
            Email: Carol Kreamer