week #4 intermission - missions sunday

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Hi Everyone. This Sunday, Oct. 11th, is a Missions Sunday at MCC. It will be placed within the context of The Voice message series by encouraging us all to take an “Intermission” from the busyness of our lives and create space for participating in a missions opportunity. In this way, WE become “the voice” of the Lord in our day. I am asking you to strategically partner with your pastors this week to make this an effective Missions Sunday. Here’s what we know: Community groups create the bestpossible, ongoing environments where people can experience transformation in their spiritual lives (recall our training in September!) Mission trips are the most powerful and transformative events that we can help provide for individuals. Combining these two types of opportunities has the potential for yielding a tremendous impact on our church family. Here’s the plan : This Sunday, every household attending MCC will receive the “Inter//Mission” catalog that details MCC mission trips for 20152016. In your groups this week, please use the catalog coupled with the questions and group discussion ideas below, to lead an effective group meeting about missions – even if you’ve never been on a mission trip, yourself. The goal for this experience is that individuals and families in your group will begin to prayerfully consider personally participating in a mission endeavor over the next year. Just to be clear, this week is NOT about the “Group Mission Opportunities” you received and began to discuss with your group last week. This week is about inspiring individuals and families to participate in MCC missions opportunities on their own. Please pick up enough "Inter//Mission Catalogs" for your whole group in the Grand Foyer on Sunday. Thank you in advance for partnering with us as we strategically place this Missions Sunday and emphasis in the middle of our fall series and community groups. Let’s pray and believe God, together, that He will inspire BIG DREAMS in the hearts of our great people! Have a great week! Pastor Dwayne

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Hi  Everyone.    This  Sunday,  Oct.  11th,  is  a  Missions  Sunday  at  MCC.  It  will  be  placed  within  the  context  of  The  Voice  message  series  by  encouraging  us  all  to  take  an  “Intermission”  from  the  busyness  of  our  lives  and  create  space  for  participating  in  a  missions  opportunity.  In  this  way,  WE  become  “the  voice”  of  the  Lord  in  our  day.    I  am  asking  you  to  strategically  partner  with  your  pastors  this  week  to  make  this  an  effective  Missions  Sunday.  Here’s  what  we  know:  

• Community  groups  create  the  best-­‐possible,  ongoing  environments  where  people  can  experience  transformation  in  their  spiritual  lives  (recall  our  training  in  September!)    

• Mission  trips  are  the  most  powerful  and  transformative  events  that  we  can  help  provide  for  individuals.  

Combining  these  two  types  of  opportunities  has  the  potential  for  yielding  a  tremendous  impact  on  our  church  family.    Here’s  the  plan:  This  Sunday,  every  household  attending  MCC  will  receive  the  “Inter//Mission”  catalog  that  details  MCC  mission  trips  for  2015-­‐2016.  In  your  groups  this  week,  please  use  the  catalog  coupled  with  the  questions  and  group  discussion  ideas  below,  to  lead  an  effective  group  meeting  about  missions  –  even  if  you’ve  never  been  on  a  mission  trip,  yourself.    The  goal  for  this  experience  is  that  individuals  and  families  in  your  group  will  begin  to  prayerfully  consider  personally  participating  in  a  mission  endeavor  over  the  next  year.  Just  to  be  clear,  this  week  is  NOT  about  the  “Group  Mission  Opportunities”  you  received  and  began  to  discuss  with  your  group  last  week.  This  week  is  about  inspiring  individuals  and  families  to  participate  in  MCC  missions  opportunities  on  their  own.    Please  pick  up  enough  "Inter//Mission  Catalogs"  for  your  whole  group  in  the  Grand  Foyer  on  Sunday.    Thank  you  in  advance  for  partnering  with  us  as  we  strategically  place  this  Missions  Sunday  and  emphasis  in  the  middle  of  our  fall  series  and  community  groups.  Let’s  pray  and  believe  God,  together,  that  He  will  inspire  BIG  DREAMS  in  the  hearts  of  our  great  people!    Have  a  great  week!  Pastor  Dwayne  

WEEK  #4  BULLETIN  INSERT    

   Matthew�  �5�:�6�    Mission  is  imbedded  in  the  Gospel      Luke�  �4�:�18�  NIV    Mission  is  our  call  �    Mark�  �16�:�15�  NIV    Mission  requires  action      James�  �2�:�17�    Mission  engages  our  faith      1  Timothy�  �6�:�12�    Mission  invites  us  into  Gods  work      Isaiah�  �6�:�8�    Mission  involves  every  believer      1  Peter�  �2�:�9-­‐10�        

GENERAL  GROUP  LEADERSHIP  TIPS Has  someone  else  hosted  your  group  yet,  helped  out  with  refreshments,  or  led  the  ice  breaker?  

 MATERIALS  NEEDED:    

Pens/Pencils  available  for  bulletin-­‐insert  fill-­‐ins  and  for  the  response  time   A  “Inter//Mission  Catalog”  for  each  member  of  your  group  (available  in  the  Grand  Foyer  on  Sunday)     Bulletin  inserts  for  those  who  missed  on  Sunday   See  Orange  Resources  page  for  additional    materials  

 

WELCOME/SNACKS    15  minutes    

OPEN  (Ice  Breakers)  10-­‐15  minutes  Choose  From:  

1. Briefly  tell  the  group  about  one  activity  or  hobby  you  wish  that  you  had  the  time  to  enjoy  in  your  regular  weekly  or  monthly  schedule  (i.e.  golf,  painting  classes,  exercise,  dancing,  etc.).    

2. What  is  one  special  opportunity  you  would  like  to  have  time  and  resources  to  do  at  least  once  in  your  lifetime?  (i.e.  visit  Europe;  stay  in  a  castle;  run  with  the  bulls  in  Pamplona;  visit  all  50  states;  etc.)    

3. Invite  a  few  people  to  talk  about  previous  missions  trips  and  their  experiences.  (Watch  your  time.)    

ADULT  INTERACTION  OVER  SUNDAY’S  TOPIC/MESSAGE    40-­‐45  minutes  Make  certain  that  everyone  has  a  copy  of  the  “Inter//Mission  Catalog”  to  use  during  your  discussion.  Take  2-­‐3  minutes  to  ensure  that  everyone  has  all  the  blanks  completed  from  Sunday’s  Inter//mission  bulletin  insert.  

1. Whenever  you  are  called  to  “go  to  the  store  on  your  way  home,”  what  are  the  two  most  likely  items  your  will  be  asked  to  purchase?  (i.e.  milk,  bread,  eggs,  ice  cream,  etc.)    

What  cost(s)  will  you  incur  by  making  this  stop  on  the  way  home?  (money,  time,  convenience,  physical  energy,  patience  to  wait  in  line,  arriving  at  home  later  than  planned,  etc.)    

With  all  of  those  “costs”,  why  do  you  do  it?  (Because  you  were  asked  to  do  so  by  someone  you  love;  non-­‐compliance  could  result  in  unwelcome  reactions  from  the  one  who  asked;  you  are  meeting  a  need;  it’s  inconvenient  but  not  really  that  big  of  deal;  you  will  likely  benefit  from  making  the  stop  as  well;  etc.)    

In  what  ways  might  the  above  scenario  be  similar  to  God’s  call  to  go  on  a  short-­‐term  missions  trip?  (From  Sunday  –  Mission  is  our  calling  (Mark  16:15)  God  invites  us  into  His  missional  work.  Our  faith  requires  action    (James  2:17)  –  we  must  respond  by  taking  action,  trusting  that  God  has  good  reasons  for  asking  us  to  join  Him.  When  we  go  to  give,  we  will  receive  something  of  eternal  worth  in  return.)    

2. Without  warning,  ask  everyone  in  the  group  to  change  where  they  are  seated  so  that  they  are  in  a  different  part  of  the  circle  and  seated  beside  someone  else.    SAY:  Each  of  you  just  moved  out  of  your  comfort  zone.  Why  did  you  move?  (you  were  asked;  you  were  willing  to  obey  the  leader’s  authority;  you  deemed  that  the  adjustment  was  not  too  costly  to  make,  etc.)    Now  that  you’re  seated  somewhere  else,  what  is  your  new  perspective  showing  you  that  you  hadn’t  noticed  before?  (Different  perspective  on  the  room  itself  and  on  the  people  in  the  room;  I’m  now  able  to  engage  closely  with  different  individuals  than  before;  it  also  enlivened  me  –  my  senses  are  more  engaged  as  I’m  seeing  new  things,  hearing  differently,  etc.)    

3. What  would  it  take  for  you  to  go  on  a  mission  trip  sometime  over  the  course  of  the  next  year?  (God  would  need  to  tell  me  –  I’d  have  to  be  asked;  the  money  would  have  to  materialize  –  or  I’d  have  to  work  hard  to  generate  the  money  for  it;  I’d  have  to  take  vacation  days  off  work  &  maybe  shorten  time  off  at  Christmas,  etc.)    SAY:  Ultimately  –  going  begins  when  we  say  “yes”,  just  as  it  did  when  we  switched  our  seats.  All  of  the  other  “issues”  (like  money,  time,  etc.)  will  be  worked  out  AFTER  our  “yes”  is  solidified.  And  for  most  of  us,  the  change  of  location  that  God  is  asking  us  to  make  is  temporary.    (Indicate  that  everyone  can  go  back  to  where  he/she  was  originally  sitting,  if  they  like,  or  stay  where  they  are.)    

4. Take  some  time  to  browse  through  the  Inter//Mission  Catalog  together  as  a  group,  noting  the  stateside  and  overseas  opportunities.        ASK:    Who  already  knows  that  they  are  going  on  one  of  these  missions?  Ask  them  to  express  why  and  how  they  came  to  that  conclusion.    

5. On  Sunday  we  heard  that  mission  involves  “every  believer.”  Prior  to  Sunday,  what  reasons  for  NOT  being  involved  in  missions  seemed  reasonable?  (no  time;  no  money;  too  afraid;  my  family  needs  me  here;  etc.)    How  do  you  feel  about  those  reasons  now?    Invite  the  group  to  comment  on  how  they  think  God  might  respond  to  those  reasons.    

 GROUP  RESPONSE  AND  PRAYER      15-­‐20  MINUTES  

(You  will  need  to  choose  from  these  options.)    

1. Ask:  Is  there  a  mission  that  you  feel  God  may  be  beginning  to  put  on  your  heart  to  consider?  (You  may  discuss  these  briefly  and  have  the  group  pray  for  those  who  are  feeling  a  direction  to  go.)    

2. Distribute  the  “My  Voice”  page  to  each  participant  and  invite  people  to  take  five  minutes  on  their  own  to  write  out  their  ideas.  Then,  have  them  pair  up  with  someone  else  in  the  group  and  practice  telling  their  story  to  one  another.  Afterward,  pray  together,  thanking  Christ  for  His  great  love  and  grace  in  your  lives.    

3. Most  of  our  own  missionaries  are  presently  in  the  field  where  they  are  regularly  confronted  with  many  spiritual  and  physical  obstacles.  Let’s  spend  time  praying  for  each  of  “Our  Own”  in  the  Inter//Mission  Catalog    >  “Our  Own”  are  found  on  the  pages  following  the  Overseas  Excursions  (just  two  pages  from  the  back  cover).  >  You  may  elect  to  go  around  the  circle  and  have  your  group  members  pray  for  the  next  MCC  missionary  on  the  page.  There  are  21  missionaries  included,  so  even  a  30-­‐second  prayer  for  each  family  will  be  12  minutes  of  prayer.    

4. Read  and  discuss  the  “Missions  Support”  paragraph  on  the  last  page  of  the  Inter//Mission  Catalog.      

Invite  your  group  members  to  please  consider  Faith  Promise.    (They  will  hear  more  on  this  in  January.  Refer  to  the  Faith  Promise  page  below  to  be  certain  that  you  are  fully  apprised  of  how  the  concept  works.)    

 

My  Voice    

…Be  ready  to  speak  up  and  tell  anyone  who  asks  why  you’re  living  the  way  you  are,    and  always  with  the  utmost  courtesy.  (1  Peter  3:15  MSG)  

 

The  goal  of  this  exercise  is  to  be  able  to  tell  others  what  Christ  has  done  in  your  life.  Your  story  will  be  different  from  everybody  else’s  story,  but  you  should  be  prepared  to  tell  it  without  notes  in  60  seconds  or  less.      Briefly  write  what  you  and  your  life  were  like  before  you  came  to  know  Christ.                          Briefly  write  about  how  you  came  to  receive  Christ.                          Tell  about  how  your  life  is  different  now.                                        After  you’ve  completed  the  above,  your  group  leader  may  ask  you  to  pair  up  with  someone  else  in  the  group  and  practice  telling  your  story  to  one  another.  Afterward,  pray  together,  thanking  Christ  for  His  great  love  and  

grace  in  your  lives.  

For  leaders  info  only:  Faith  Promise  FAQ  Frequently  Asked  Questions  on  Faith  Promise,  a  system  of  giving  to  missions.  

 

"They  gave  of  themselves  as  much  as  they  were  able,  and  even  beyond  their  ability.  .  .  .  See  that  you  also  excel  in  this  grace  of  giving.  .  .  .  Your  plenty  will  supply  what  they  need"  II  Corinthians  8:3,  7,  14  

 

1.  What  is  Faith  Promise?  Faith  Promise  is  a  way  of  giving  to  world  evangelism.  Rather  than  waiting  to  respond  to  individual  appeals  as  they  come  along,  believers  ask  the  Lord  how  much  they  should  give  to  missions  over  the  next  year.  They  then  commit  to  that  annual  total  as  a  "Faith  Promise."  

 

2.  Is  there  a  scriptural  basis  for  Faith  Promise  missions  giving?  • Faith  Promise  giving  is  more  than  one  can  afford  (II  Corinthians  8:2-­‐3,  II  Corinthians  9:6-­‐15)  • Faith  Promise  giving  reflects  our  personal  commitments  (II  Corinthians  8:5)          • Though  Faith  Promise  giving  is  optional,  it  does  clearly  demonstrate  our  love.  (Philippians  2:1-­‐4;  Luke  6:38,  12:9-­‐

10)    

3.  Who  should  give  to  Faith  Promise?  We  invite  everyone  whose  church  home  is  Mechanicsville  Christian  Center  (including  children)  to  be  a  part  of  Faith  Promise.  We  ask  two  things:  1)  that  everybody  prays  and  asks  God  for  the  amount.  2)  That  everybody  participates.  

   4.  What's  the  relationship  between  Faith  Promise  and  paying  a  tithe?  

Faith  Promise  giving  is  over  and  above  the  tithe.  In  practical  terms,  tithe  money  runs  the  local  church  and  its  ministries.  Faith  Promise  is  a  way  for  us  to  give  specifically  reaching  the  unreached  of  the  world.  Faith  Promise  giving  tangibly  expresses  my  desire  that  the  whole  world  know  the  Good  News.  

 

5.  How  do  I  get  the  funds  to  fulfill  my  Faith  Promise?  God  may  increase  your  income.  God  may  decrease  your  expenses.  God  may  lead  you  to  sacrifice.  

 

6.  Do  I  give  my  Faith  Promise  before  I  get  it?  A  Faith  Promise  is  a  FAITH  commitment.  Promise  only  what  you  believe  God  wants  to  give  through  you.  Then  trust  God  to  be  faithful  in  this  promise.  Your  Faith  Promise  involvement  says  that  you  believe:  1)    World  evangelism  is  vital  to  accomplishing  the  mission  of  the  church  2)    The  gospel  can  change  lives  3)    Giving,  although  important,  is  secondary  to  faith  and  praying  4)    God  will  help  pay  the  amount  promised  

 

7.  How  do  I  make  a  Faith  Promise?  • Make  a  decision  in  heart  to  participle  in  Faith  Promise.          • Prayerfully  consider  the  amount  you  can  faithfully  purpose  to  give.    (II  Corinthians  9:7)  Do  not  be  surprised  

at  what  God  lays  on  your  heart.    Just  be  obedient.  • Fill  out  a  Faith  Promise  Card,  indicating  your  Faith  and  Promise.  

   8.  Is  this  a  pledge  and  will  I  be  notified  of  my  progress?  

This  is  a  promise  to  God,  not  a  pledge  to  the  church.  Your  Faith  Promise  amount  is  between  you  and  God.  No  one  will  notify  you  or  keep  track  of  your  progress  toward  your  commitment.  

   9.  How  long  does  my  Faith  Promise  commitment  last?  

Generally,  Faith  Promise  commitments  are  made  once  a  year  during  our  missions  Sundays.  The  weekly  or  monthly  or  annual  commitments  extend  for  one  year  from  that  time.  

 

10.  Why  do  I  have  to  sign  my  name  if  this  is  a  commitment  I'm  making  to  God?  Signing  your  name  is  optional.  However,  indicating  name  and  amount  allows  you  opportunity  to  express  your  Faith  and  your  Promise.  It  is  a  way  of  saying  to  God:  "This  is  me,  Lord.  You  can  count  on  me."  

Week  #4  –  ORANGE  Resources  for  Group  Leaders  and  Parents   Who  Will  Go?  

Send  one  child  out  of  the  room  (with  appropriate  supervision)  and  far  enough  away  that  he/she  will  be  able  to  hear  that  the  children  are  calling  out,  but  not  really  understand  what  they  are  saying.      Give  the  other  children  a  small  treat  (i.e.  chewing  gum,  Nerds,  Starburst,  etc.).  As  you  give  each  child  the  treat,  say,  "God  loves  you!"    As  children  enjoy  their  snack,  explain  that  there's  also  a  treat  for  the  child  who  went  out  of  the  room.  Ask,  "How  will  the  child  know  about  the  treat?  How  could  we  get  the  treat  to  the  child?"    Have  the  children  try  yelling,  throwing  the  treat  toward  the  door,  and  using  any  other  means.  Children  will  finally  conclude  that  the  only  way  to  get  the  treat  to  the  child  is  to  take  it  to  him  or  her.    Send  one  child  as  the  "Missionary"  to  deliver  the  message  and  the  treat.  Then  have  both  children  return  to  the  room.    Discuss  how  the  child  wouldn't  have  known  about  the  treat  if  the  Missionary  had  never  gone  to  share.    Read  Isaiah  6:2-­‐8.    

In  the  year  that  King  Uzziah  died,  I  saw  the  Lord.  He  was  seated  on  his  throne.  His  long  robe  filled  the  temple.  He  was  highly  honored.  2  Above  him  were  seraphs.  Each  of  them  had  six  wings.  With  two  wings  they  covered  their  faces.  With  two  wings  they  covered  their  feet.  And  with  two  wings  they  were  flying.  3  They  were  calling  out  to  one  another.  They  were  saying,  “Holy,  holy,  holy  is  the  Lord  who  rules  over  all.  The  whole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory.”  4  The  sound  of  their  voices  caused  the  stone  doorframe  to  shake.  The  temple  was  filled  with  smoke.  5  “How  terrible  it  is  for  me!”  I  cried  out.  “I’m  about  to  be  destroyed!  My  mouth  speaks  sinful  words.  And  I  live  among  people  who  speak  sinful  words.  Now  I  have  seen  the  King  with  my  own  eyes.  He  is  the  Lord  who  rules  over  all.”  6  A  seraph  flew  over  to  me.  He  was  holding  a  hot  coal.  He  had  used  tongs  to  take  it  from  the  altar.  7  He  touched  my  mouth  with  the  coal.  He  said,  “This  has  touched  your  lips.  Your  guilt  has  been  taken  away.  Your  sin  has  been  paid  for.”  8  Then  I  heard  the  voice  of  the  Lord.  He  said,  “Who  will  I  send?  Who  will  go  for  us?”  I  said,  “Here  I  am.  Send  me!”  

   Ask:  "How  did  Isaiah  react  when  he  had  a  vision  of  God?  How  would  you  have  reacted?  Why  do  you  think  Isaiah  said  what  he  did  in  verse  5?  How  do  you  think  Isaiah  felt  after  God  forgave  him  of  his  sins?"    Read  Isaiah  6:8  again.  Then  ask:  "Why  do  you  think  Isaiah  was  willing  to  go  for  God?  What  would  you  have  said  if  this  had  happened  to  you?"    Discuss  with  children  what  it  means  to  be  on  mission  for  God  at  home,  at  school,  in  their  community,  in  their  country,  and  throughout  the  world.    

 

Stop  and  Pray  Maze    

This  is  a  wonderful  activity  for  the  children  to  do  individually  or  in  small  groups  of  children.  Each  can  take  a  turn  and  pray  at  one  of  the  stops.  This  activity  will  also  work  well  in  family  groups.  

                                                                                 

First  Stop:  “Help  suffering  Christians  to  be  courageous  in  hard  times.”  

Second  Stop:  “Guide  Muslim  children  to  find  Jesus,  the  only  One  who  will  forgive  their  sins.”  

Third  Stop:  “Protect  hungry  children  from  diseases.  Help  them  stay  healthy  and  strong.”  

Fourth  Stop:  “Watch  over  Missionary  Kids  (MKs)  who  are  living  in  dangerous  parts  of  the  world.”  

Fifth  Stop:  “Give  missionaries  and  their  families  joy  as  they  tell  their  communities  about  You.”  

MISSIONS  BRAIN  TEASERS    

Give  the  children  (and  adults)  a  copy  of  this  page.  Invite  them  to  see  who  can  decode  the  famous  missions  quotes  in  all  three  puzzles.  (Solutions  are  on  the  next  page.)  

         

-­‐David  Livingstone,  missionary  to  Africa    

 Good  News  

(Fallen  Phrase  Puzzle)                                

-­‐Carl  F.  H.  Henry                            

-­‐Hudson  Taylor,  missionary  to  China  

 MISSIONS QUOTE (BRAIN TEASER) SOLUTIONS:

"Sympathy is no substitute for action." _David Livingston  "The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time" — Carl F. H. Henry  "God isn't looking for people of great faith, but for individuals ready to follow Him" — Hudson Taylor    

TRAVELLING  TIM  or  FRIENDLY  FRAN    

Materials  Needed:  • Copy(s)  of  the  boy  &  girl  dolls  (see  next  page);  scissors  • Crayons,  washable  markers  • Manila  envelope  for  each  missionary  (from  Welcome  Desk  in  Grand  

Foyer)  • One  completed  Information  Form  for  each  designated  missionary  

(attached)    

Many  elementary  classrooms  utilize  a  character  by  the  name  of  Flat  Stanley  to  support  literacy.    Flat  Stanley  is  a  paper  figure  that  is  folded  up  and  mailed  to  a  child  in  another  part  of  the  country  and  world.    Once  Flat  Stanley  is  received,  he  is  welcomed  as  a  guest.    Pages  of  a  journal  are  completed  and  Flat  Stanley  returns  to  the  original  sender,  sometimes  with  photographs,  pins,  or  postcards  of  his  travels.    

1. Using  the  “Our  Own”  page  near  the  end  of  the  Inter//Mission  Catalog,  select  a  missionary  household  you  would  like  to  communicate  with.  (Groups  can  pick  more  than  one  household  if  desired.)    

2. Using  copies  of  the  attached  paper  dolls,  Invite  the  older  children  to  help  the  younger  ones  create  their  own  character.  Name  it  as  desired  (i.e.  Around  the  Map  Jack,  Encouraging  Emily,  Wally  the  World  Traveler,  etc.).  Please  do  not  use  the  name  “missionary”  in  the  doll’s  name.    

Color  on  a  great  outfit.  Give  the  doll  personality  with  an  expressive  face,  etc.!  

3. Complete  the  attached  form  to  include  with  your  “doll”.  

4. Next,  put  the  completed  doll  and  information  form  in  the  envelope  and  return  it  to  the  Receptionists’  Desk  in  the  Main  Church  Office.  We  will  mail  the  doll  to  the  designated  missionary  family.  

5. Upon  receiving  the  doll,  the  missionary  may  photograph  the  character  in  their  ministry  setting  and  describe  what  they  do  by  answering  some  of  the  questions  on  the  enclosed  form.    We  hope  that  they  will  then  send  the  doll  back  with  the  letter  that  highlights  unique  foods,  sights,  a  simple  language  lesson  (hello,  goodbye,  thank  you,  etc.),  cultural  specifics,  and/or  prayer  requests.        

6. Upon  the  doll’s  return  (several  weeks,  most  likely),  the  group  welcomes  him/her  back  with  a  celebration.    The  letter  is  read,  photographs  shared,  and  the  missionaries  prayed  for.    In  addition,  a  “welcome  back  party”  could  include  eating  a  simple  food,  playing  a  game,  or  making  an  art  project  native  to  the  area.  

 This  activity  serves  a  threefold  purpose:  

1. It  provides  a  way  for  children  to  participate  in  world  missions.  2. It  encourages  and  supports  missionaries  (in  particular,  missionary  kids).  3. It  teaches  children  about  different  peoples,  cultures,  and  places  around  the  world.  

   

   

 

INFORMATION  FORM    To  whom  is  this  doll  being  sent  (name  only):  ____________________________________    Our  Group  consists  of  (list  first  names  and  ages  of  everyone  in  the  group):  

__________________________________________________________________________  

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We  would  like  to  know  things  like:    

1. What  are  some  unique  foods  there?        

2. What  are  some  special  “sights”  to  see?        

3. What  do  you  do  on  a  typical  day  there?            

4. How  do  you  say  hello,  goodbye,  or  thank  you  in  the  native  language?              

5. What  things  could  we  ask  Father  to  do  for  you?            Could  you  take  as  picture  of  our  doll  there  where  you  are  and  send  it  back  to  us?