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We encourage a generous offering be received at the completion of the
message by the missionary. Some churches may choose to establish a
minimum amount in order to ensure the church has satisfactorily
supported the missionary.

We also encourage churches to be sensitive to the needs of the visiting
missionary. Although offerings are sent to Global Treasury Services in
Kansas City, MO, missionaries also have immediate expenses or needs that
the church can help with by receiving a love offering or by designating a
portion of the offering received to be given directly to the missionary.

Try to spend time with the missionary. Most missionaries love staying in
homes and if you know someone sensing a call to serve as a missionary,
this is the perfect time to introduce them to the missionary.

That each local NMI council meet regularly and use all resources available to
them.

That each church faithfully supports and prays for the LINKS missionary
assigned to their local church by remembering their birthdays,
anniversaries and holidays. The LINKS annual assignment is included in the
District Expense Fund.

That each local church be encouraged to support the Nazarene Health Care
Plan by purchasing Memorial Roll certificates for any deceased person, and
presenting Distinguished Service Awards to honor those living.

That local churches be urged to support a child through Child Sponsorship,
particularly one who is being served by one of the NW District’s CDCs in
Bangladesh; Bachagram or Durgadanga. That people be encouraged to be
involved in Work and Witness projects.

We, your District NMI Leadership Team, thank you for participating with us in
Nazarene Missions.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathy Hardiman, Secretary Chris Clemons, Chair

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