Operation Mobilization, an international Christian mission organization with its US office in Tyrone, will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration on Oct. 3. The public is invited to attend.

“Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future” will be an evening of celebration, worship and looking ahead to future ministry opportunities.

In attendance will be OM’s founder George Verwer, OM leaders from around the world, former members of the mission, and local staff. The event will be held at the north campus of New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville and will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the main program at 7:15. New Hope is at 551 New Hope Road. An offering will be received.

OM began in 1957 when Verwer and two other college students traveled to Mexico to distribute Bibles. Since that time, the ministry has grown to include more than 5,400 missionaries from 91 nations working in more than 110 countries and on two ships. Wherever possible, OM works in partnership with local churches, encouraging and supporting local Christians.

In the USA, OM’s role is to serve and help connect local churches and their members to the opportunities in mission that abound around the world.

OM’s US office relocated to Fayette County in 1987 and moved into its current site in Tyrone in 1990. Since coming to Fayette County, the OM USA staff has grown from approximately 30 people to 130, and with family members, the number is more than 250.

Many area churches have participated with OM by going on mission trips, having OM speakers in services or classes, or attending prayer or worship events presented by the ministry.

For more information about the anniversary event, visit OM’s website at www.omusa.org and click under the 50th logo.

Those planning to attend can sign up under the “Tell us You’re Coming” button or can call 678-674-1444 to register.

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