A GREAT IDEA FOR SENDING CHURCHES
Calvary Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, held a commissioning service for two missionaries. They used the occasion to honor POMs as well. They sent letters to all their missionary parents living within driving distance of the church, inviting them to attend the service and then a reception.About 50 POMs attended! At the reception, the missions pastor spoke, acknowledging the sacrifice these parents have made in giving their children and grandchildren to the Lord for his service. POMs were presented with a copy of “Parents as Partners: Supporting Your Family as They Serve Overseas” (a free publication of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention), as well as a prayer letter prepared by a missionary candidate that included a perspective from her parents. The evening ended with desserts. What a great example for other mission-minded churches to follow!

Here are some pictures of the event: