1. Missionworks 2010 Partnership in Action

2. Your Africa Office Indianapolis Office P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 (317) 713-2552 fax: (317) 635-4323 email: sgourdet@dom.disciples.org psanborn@dom.disciples.org

3. Our Global Partners EAST AFRICA WEST AFRICA KENYA GHANA TOGO CENTRAL AFRICA ANGOLA CONGO (D R C) CONGO (REPUBLIC OF) SOUTHERN AFRICA BOTSWANANAMIBIA LESOTHO SOUTH AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE ZAMBIA SWAZILAND ZIMBABWE

4. LESSONS LEARNED ABOUT PARTNERSHIP Living partnership is not easy Should not become an empty slogan Means humility, vulnerability, receptivity and patience, willing to share in the lives of other Realizing that we “ need ” others A shared discernment of ways in which to do ministry Giving and receiving in a spirit of mutual respect; gifts not the same

5. Partnership means Emptying some of the excess baggage Need to initiate a project Need to control the relationship Need to dominate Need to answer the questions before being asked Need to flaunt the power of the dollar

6. Filling the empty Bag “ I received more that I gave ” Extravagant Hospitality Spirituality Attitudes of genuine listening and understanding Forgiveness Stories Joy Kindness Culture, customs and ancient knowledge Balance with God ’ s creation

7. Gifts Received

8. Zambia

9. Zimbabwe

10. Democratic Republic of Congo

11. “ If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together,” Lilla Watson, an Australian Aboriginal woman

12. Indianapolis Office P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 (317) 713-2552 fax: (317) 635-4323 email: sgourdet@dom.disciples.org psanborn@dom.disciples.org Cleveland Office 700 Prospect Avenue, 7th Floor Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 (216) 736-3202 fax: (216) 736-3203 email: wcm@ucc.org www.globalministries.org