by Elycia Broden,Accountant “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, andI know what it is to have plenty. … (read more)
Last month our Home Council approved a modest increase in our monthly missionary allowances. I thought it would be a good idea to make you, our partners, aware of the increase in this months article. But first let me say … (read more)
Every year, it seems, some of our missionaries transition from life and ministry overseas to life back in the United States. This is not an easy adjustment. Missionaries experience culture shock all over again, must leave behind friends, look for … (read more)
For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain, and, The laborer deserves his wages (1 Timothy 5:18). The Bible teaches us that gospel servants deserve their wages. In the World Mission Prayer … (read more)
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Early in the morning this past Valentines day I gave my youngest son a large … (read more)
The year 2007 was our second full year of enrollment in Thrivents GivingPlus program. This is the program which allows members of Thrivent to have their donation to WMPL supplemented by Thrivent Financial. The program has been a tremendous blessing … (read more)
For the World Mission Prayer League, 2007 was little different than previous years. God was faithful in meeting all of our needs. We again sent out new missionaries to new areas of service. Our seasoned veterans persevered as they have … (read more)
If you are a football fan you have certainly noticed that Minnesota Viking rookie running back, Adrian Peterson is having a record setting year. Already at the half way point of his first season he has set two NFL records … (read more)
I recently came across a study put out by the Pew Research Center in 2006. In the study Americans were asked to choose which items from a list of several things were considered a necessity in their lives. The results … (read more)
Every once and a while I like to update our members as to the amount that it costs to fully support our missionaries. The fielding cost is the total of all expenses necessary to support a missionary for a month … (read more)