Pleasingly Uneventful

The year 2013 was an interesting year for World Mission Prayer League finances – not for its remarkable occurrences, but rather for the lack of them. Most years contain some sort of drama that we would probably rather avoid. But … (read more)

Estate Gifts

Day-to-day giving to the World Mission Prayer League has remained pretty consistent through the years, with steady but modest increases. Donations come from churches and individuals all across the country. Some give once per year, others quarterly, monthly – or … (read more)

“Curse of the Lottery”

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.” (Proverbs 10:4) We have all seen the news reports of recent lottery winners, and the pictures of their smiles while receiving that oversized check. If you are like me, your … (read more)

The Parable of the Lost Son

“‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” (Luke 15:31,32) … (read more)

Missionary Allowances

The Mission’s General Fund is used to pay administrative expenses first, and then we use it to help cover what may be lacking in missionary allowances. God has abundantly blessed our General Fund with sufficient funds to pay for all … (read more)

Different Methods of Donating

The majority of donations received by the World Mission Prayer League come from individual donors and congregations. These donations allow the Mission to function financially, but in addition to that, we believe that each donation is accompanied by an amount … (read more)

Love Your Neighbor

“The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’” (Luke 10:35) One unbelievable part of … (read more)

Missionary Support

“I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.”(, The Message) The World Mission … (read more)

Well-Rooted

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7) During a recent … (read more)

Health Care

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010, by President Obama. Until now there have been only a couple of small changes affecting our group health plan. Eligibility for dependent coverage, for … (read more)