Caring for Missionaries When they are on the field:
- PRAY for them specifically and share your prayer requests with them.
- Write letters or email them.
- Remember their birthdays with cards or gifts.
- Send articles related to their favorite sports teams or special interests.
- Send photographs.
- Send information about church news or mail sermon tapes.
- Look for ways the church or a small group could support their outreach or contribute to their project. Recruit a team to help on the field!
While they are in the States on Homeland Assignment:
- PRAY for their transition, rest and recuperation and time with family and friends.
- Help them coordinate housing needs.
- Help with finding a vehicle to use during their time at home.
- Help with financial assistance while in the States due to the high cost of living compared to many areas of the world.
- Gather information on school systems for their children while in the area.
- Collect donated furniture, clothes and other items the family can use that they were unable to bring from the field.
- Recommend doctors, dentists, banks, mechanics, etc.
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