FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CORINTH, MS
Dear Friends,
It began with one. One missionary our church supported. Supporting this one missionary started a ripple effect—leading the church to build a plethora of meaningful relationships and actively participate in the growth of God’s Kingdom around the world.
About 35 years ago, the church I serve began supporting a single missionary with whom it had a personal connection—she was from the same small town where the church was located. That missionary is still serving on the field today. Over the years, the church has taken numerous trips to visit and serve alongside her. Today, that same church provides prayer and financial support to over 50 missionaries serving across the globe. It has been a powerful experience for me, as well as for all who have traveled to visit these workers.
In life, the most remarkable transformations often begin with the smallest of actions, ideas, or events. What may seem insignificant at first can grow into something far greater than initially imagined. This concept is evident in many aspects of life, from nature’s cycles to personal achievements, societal changes, and of course in God’s Kingdom. A single seed, planted with care, can grow into a towering tree; a modest idea, nurtured with passion, can evolve into an influential movement. Understanding how something small can become something bigger reveals the power of growth, persistence, and the potential for transformation in all aspects of life.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”
Matthew 13:31-32
Jesus told this parable to encourage people to have faith and to seek small ways to be useful in God’s Kingdom. I have seen firsthand how powerful this can be through providing prayer and financial support to missionaries around the world. A church in a small town can make a lasting impact for God’s Kingdom. It begins with one.
If you are part of a church—no matter the size—you can join in this exponential work:
- Start small. Begin with one. Support one missionary with whom your church has some kind of connection.
- Every prayer matters. Keep your missionary in front of your congregation with regular updates and prayer requests.
- Every dollar helps. Even a small gift can greatly encourage a worker on the field. Start by designating just 1% of the church’s budget to missions, with the goal of increasing it each year.
- Contact World Outreach. There are many ways churches can partner with World Outreach to support global workers and reach unreached neighbors in the U.S.
By getting your church involved, our God will expand your world and bless you in ways you never imagined.
– By Pastor Waring Porter
First Presbyterian Church (FPC)
Corinth, MS
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