When Dr. Dennis Marke graduated from Loma Linda [Calif.] University
last summer, a new world awaited him back in Africa. The doctor
came to the United States from Sierra Leone, which has the highest
maternal and infant mortality rate in the world. To many of us, Dennis’
accounts of young mothers and the babies who die because villages
have no doctors or midwives are simply sad stories, but to Dennis, they
are the realities of his life as an African doctor.
The 2010 leaflet offering envelope for World Communion Sunday tells the compelling story of Dr. Marke's determination to complete his degree and return home to his native land, Sierre Leone, Africa.
Dennis’ studies in the United States were made possible because caring United Methodists gave generously on World Communion Sunday. In today’s economy, your contributions are needed more than ever. Your gifts help racial- and ethnic-minority students in the United States and international students. Like Dennis, they want to serve God in life-changing ministries.
In today’s economy, your contributions are needed more than ever. Without your gifts, many students may be turned away. This year, many students were be turned away due to the lack of funds for scholarships. To learn more how you can help go to: www.gbhem.org.org.
To read additional stories of lives changed by World Communion Sunday and to donate online, go to www.umcgiving.org/WCS.
Related resources: World Communion Day Large poster in English.