Give in obedience to the Great Commission through the World Missions Offering.
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1935
LAURA BELLE BARNARD
(1935-1957)
Our curated collection of items from Laura Belle Barnard, the first missionary ever sent out by Free Will Baptists, includes items like her first book, “His Name Among All Nations”, and the original manuscript of her book “Touching the Untouchables”. We also have the Passenger List from when she sailed from Bombay to the UK in November of 1957, on her return to the States. Her hand-written notes, autograph book, and a necklace are some of the personal belongings that endear us to her and remind us to embrace her legacy as our first pioneer missionary.
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1941
TOM & MABEL WILLEY, SR.
(1941-1960)
Our treasured artifacts from the Willeys include a wooden machete, which was gifted to Pop Willey from the very first Cuban convert. We also have a postcard with an image of Pop Willey himself in native dress. There’s the book “Never Say Can’t”, written by Jerry Ballard about the life of Pop Willey. Our collection also includes a well-worn box from the Martyred Men reel to reel films, which were mailed to churches across the nation to help people learn about the work in Cuba. Mom Willey’s wooden box is filled with addresses and phone numbers, but she used it to pray for the people listed on the cards.
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1952
CARLISLE & MARIE HANNA
(1952-2022)
Carlisle and Marie Hanna are well-known among our denomination after their long tenure in India, where they loved and served many people through the years. In our legacy museum, we can see Brother Carlisle’s jacket from India, with intricate detailing on the collar. His passport marks many miles he journeyed to share the Gospel. An article written by Brother Carlisle for Heartbeat, a hand-written letter from Mrs. Marie, and a book filled with photos of people the Hannas ministered to are all emblematic of their devotion to the cause of Christ.
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1958
KEN & MARVIS EAGLETON, SR.
(1958-1990)
The Legacy Museum contains items that represent many years of ministry by the Eagletons. Even before he arrived in Brazil, Brother Eagleton served as a short-termer in Cuba, where he wrote his future wife (Marvis Anderson) a letter, earmarked in 1954, which is in the museum. Their time in Brazil is represented by a miniature version of a water filter, used in many homes in rural areas. We also see personal items in the museum, like one of Ken Eagleton’s books, Marvis Eagleton’s Portuguese Bible, a letter from Marvis Eagleton to a friend back in the States, and some Brazilian money. Their ministry culminated in the organization of ETEAM (named after the “Eagletons”), and we find the acceptance letter from one of the students on the first ETEAM in 1992 among the items that show us the legacy of the Eagletons.
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1960
LAVERNE & LORENE MILEY
(1960-1979)
Dr. Laverne and Lorene Miley’s ministry in Doropo, Ivory Coast, is exhibited in our Legacy Museum by Dr. Miley’s black medical bag and some of his medical equipment. We also see his wallet with photos of their three children: Lynn, Lynette, and Larry. Other documents, like a well-used passport, Ivory Coast identification card, and a vaccination card are among the items in the Mileys’ display case. A letter from an oculist bragging on Dr. Miley and asking Central FWB Church in Michigan to underwrite his medical school expenses and an agreement from the church to give $100 a month to the Mileys are reminders of God’s provision for their ministry.
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1976
CLINT & LYNETTE MORGAN
(1976-present)
Clint and Lynette Morgan’s ministry has spanned decades and continues even today. Their time in Ivory Coast is embodied in the Legacy Museum by several items that carry a special meaning for them. The Lobi Bible, an “Ideas journal” filled with story ideas from Clint Morgan’s arsenal of stories, and a sling gifted from Kontin Paul, a converted witch doctor under Dr. Miley’s ministry, are just a few of the treasures we can see. A passport with photos of a younger version of Clint Morgan is filled to the brim with stamps from his travels around the world. These journeys represent not only his ministry, but a myriad of partnerships that have been formed.
IM has not only EMBRACED THE LEGACY, but we also CONTINUE THE MISSION into the future as we share the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the Earth.
2024 World Missions Offering
Every year, the last Sunday in August is designated as a day for all Free Will Baptists to come together to support the World Missions Offering. The WMO helps missionaries and ministries carry out God’s purpose in the 34 countries where we are reaching people. Join us as we:
- Minister
- Share the Gospel
- Disciple
- Plant Churches
- Train Leaders
- Partner with National Churches
In 2024, our World Missions Offering date is August 25.
*Gifts are graciously accepted at any time throughout 2024.
Goal: $1 Million
When you give to the World Missions Offering, you are a part of continuing the legacy and fulfilling the Great Commission.
Embracing the Legacy. Continuing the Mission.
We are excited to announce the 2024 theme for the World Missions Offering is “Embracing the Legacy, Continuing the Mission.” We look forward to sharing stories from the past of how God has worked through the years. While reflecting on the past, we will also share exciting ministry opportunities taking place now (and will continue in the future) as we continue the mission together. Our mission is to labor with the Body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission.
Introducing a brand new newsletter about the World Missions Offering!
The World Missions Offering funds partnership ministries, missionaries, and the general fund. IM couldn’t continue our impact without your generosity to the WMO. Receive exclusive content and updates about the WMO directly to your inbox!
Exclusive content like:
- Zoom meet-ups with missionaries
- First looks at new videos
- Email updates with the latest WMO news
- and more!
Resources
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2024 WMO Kids’ Curriculum
These 30-minute lessons can be used in the weeks and months leading up to your World Missions Offering day as:
∙ Children’s Church lessons ∙ Object lessons
∙ Sunday School classes
∙ VBS missions classes
∙ And much more!
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR TEACHERS: It is our prayer that as you prepare these lessons for the kids in your church that your heart will also be opened to the Truths that are found in each story, activity, and verse. May God use this time of reflection to show you His plan for the nations and the way He can use you to reach children who may eventually continue the mission.
Download the lesson one enrichment idea instructions PDF that was missing from the curriculum packet above (Page 7).
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest World Missions Offering focused videos.
What others had to say about the World Missions Offering…
On our own, we could never get the Gospel to Japan, Spain, Pakistan, India, Ecuador, Kenya, France or any of the other places where IM missionaries and partners go. But through the WMO, we get to be a part of what Jesus is doing all over the world.
Stacy J. Ross | Pastor, Northridge FWB Church in Guymon, OK
It reminded us in a gentle way that God’s Kingdom is so much greater than our church or any one church.
Mark Harrison | Pastor, Cross Church in Bakersfied, CA
Giving to the WMO is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join with others in giving hope to the hopeless around the world.
Reuben Cason | Promotional Director, NCFWB
Our church really does want to see every nation, tongue and tribe call upon the name of Jesus as Lord and Savior. The WMO is a great financial way to help achieve that desire!
Casey Cariker | Lead Pastor, Rejoice Church in Owasso, OK
Contact us at [email protected] or 877-767-7736.
