p. 9 | Missionary Support

Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Jun 7, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 23.

Missionary Support

The idea of individuals and churches assuming the support of missionaries is rapidly growing in favor. The Missionary Herald gives these facts concerning the American Board: "Since the late annual meeting at Grand Rapids a number of missionaries have been placed in intimate relations with churches or Sunday-schools, resulting in an entirely extra gift to the board, or a greatly enlarged offering. 'The Brotherhood' of the Harvard Church in Brookline, Mass., has raised about $1,100, which is to be above all usual gifts to the board, and has taken the support of a missionary in China. A church in Bangor, Me., has assumed the support of a single missionary in Japan, and another church in the

same city is planning to do the same thing. A young man and wife recently appointed were sought for by three churches, but were assigned to a church in Fall River. One of the missionaries in Turkey is cared for by a church in Andover, while his wife is supported by a church in Lynn. A Sunday-school in Springfield, Mass., has taken the support of a young physician recently sent to Eastern Turkey. One of the latest accessions to Central Turkey is a young man who pledges his own support for a time. A missionary now about reaching his work in Micronesia, is to be supported by a church in Providence, R. I. Several missionaries are offered to Endeavor Societies to be supported by shares. Apart from the missionaries maintained by the woman's boards, something like fifty missionaries are supported in whole or in part by churches, societies, or individuals."