The roots of the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) originated in the mid-1930s, when American Baptist congregations received a Communion Fellowship Offering on the first Sunday of each month to support retired ministers, missionaries, their widowed spouses and elderly clergy within their churches. In 1977, American Baptist Churches USA launched RMMO to continue this appreciation of God’s service.
The offering is rooted in thankfulness and honors the individual acts of support and faith that recipients have shown to their congregations and communities.
We hope you will join us in honoring God’s committed servants.
Thank you for your continued support.
The offering is rooted in thankfulness and honors the individual acts of support and faith that recipients have shown to their congregations and communities.
We hope you will join us in honoring God’s committed servants.
Thank you for your continued support.
Honoring the Service of God’s Servants
“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.
Live in peace with each other.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV)
Live in peace with each other.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV)
In celebration of the rich 40-plus year legacy of the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), we gratefully acknowledge the loving devotion of those who have so faithfully answered their call to serve God. Our theme this year, RMMO – Honoring the Service of God’s Servants uplifts the generosity, grace and tireless work of retired ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses and families who have dedicated their lives to serving the body of Christ.
As Christians, we are called to honor one another with the love of Christ as found in the scripture from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) which teaches, “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.”
The long-standing tradition of the RMMO established in 1977 supports ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 years or more to ABCUSA. As one of four offerings from ABCUSA, this offering is unique because it provides individual recognition to those who have served the ABCUSA family. The RMMO is a personal offering, one rooted in thanks for the countless ways, ministers and missionaries guide members of the church toward
faithful and committed discipleship and diligent service in mission.
This year we want to commemorate the unique legacy of RMMO and remember those who play a vital role providing guidance and inspiration to their congregation and community.
Your church’s participation in RMMO makes it possible to provide emergency assistance in times of crisis and to send an annual “Thank You” check to those who are eligible. Through your generosity in 2018, RMMO provided “Thank You” checks to more than 3,497 recipients. Our goal for the 2019 national RMMO campaign is to reach $1.2 million. We hope you will partner with us and encourage participation within your congregation.
This year’s RMMO marketing materials are created to support and help your congregation organize a successful campaign. Remember, paying tribute to those who have walked and prayed with you over the years is an example of Honoring the Service of God’s Servants.
Thank you.
Rev. Dr. Perry Hopper
Associate Executive Director
MMBB Financial Services
As Christians, we are called to honor one another with the love of Christ as found in the scripture from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) which teaches, “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.”
The long-standing tradition of the RMMO established in 1977 supports ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 years or more to ABCUSA. As one of four offerings from ABCUSA, this offering is unique because it provides individual recognition to those who have served the ABCUSA family. The RMMO is a personal offering, one rooted in thanks for the countless ways, ministers and missionaries guide members of the church toward
faithful and committed discipleship and diligent service in mission.
This year we want to commemorate the unique legacy of RMMO and remember those who play a vital role providing guidance and inspiration to their congregation and community.
Your church’s participation in RMMO makes it possible to provide emergency assistance in times of crisis and to send an annual “Thank You” check to those who are eligible. Through your generosity in 2018, RMMO provided “Thank You” checks to more than 3,497 recipients. Our goal for the 2019 national RMMO campaign is to reach $1.2 million. We hope you will partner with us and encourage participation within your congregation.
This year’s RMMO marketing materials are created to support and help your congregation organize a successful campaign. Remember, paying tribute to those who have walked and prayed with you over the years is an example of Honoring the Service of God’s Servants.
Thank you.
Rev. Dr. Perry Hopper
Associate Executive Director
MMBB Financial Services