This is the first time in 15 years that we have had to request the Helping Fund for aid, but we have been in the midst of some very significant dental bills. The Helping Fund has been able to alleviate a significant part of the burden already, and we have been told should be able to help some more as we incur the rest of the bills. We are very thankful for those who have contributed to this aspect of the ministry of Village Missions.
YES! I want to help meet the unexpected financial needs of Village Missionaries through the Helping Fund.
The Helping Fund assists Village Missionaries in times of unusual financial stress. In most instances the help is needed due to additional health expenses. This fund has been a blessing and encouragement to many missionary families over the years. A few testimonies are shared below. Thank you for helping Village Missionaries when they need it the most.
VM Helping Fund Testimonies
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12/1/2008, 10:23 p.m.
Greg & Susan Petrie - Stonyford, CA
7/10/2008, 10:27 p.m.
Pastor David & Valerie Wing - Sebeka, MN
Right in the middle of many dental appoinments over several weeks and costly dental work, we found out that our dental plan was being terminated because of the economy and needs for budget cuts. Thankfully the Helping Fund was there and was able to provide for the need. Thank you to all who donate to this fund.
God always provides!
6/26/2008, 9:15 a.m.
Ken and Charlotte Schmidt - Morton, WA
Last year as we left conference, our van's transmission gave out. God was good and provided a quick replacement, but just 2 weeks later our car's brakes locked up and caused another very expensive repair bill.
We are so thankful that the helping fund was there to keep us from going deeply into debt...something no missionary can afford!
Thank you to each one who has given to this fund; May God richly bless you!
5/30/2008, 12:37 p.m.
Larry and Kathy Shetenhelm - Lake City, MI
We are very thankful for the Helping Fund. Because of Larry's continuing eye problems our doctor bills have been adding up, then he had additional health situations. We are thankful none of them too serious. Along with other bills, we were struggling to make ends meet. We are very thankful for your help.
5/30/2008, 12:35 p.m.
Bill and Lisa Burkhart - Ione, CA
In the past few years, we have had multiple medical problems in our family. At one point I had an accident that resulted in a severe concussion. A week earlier, I had massive chest pain at summer conference. The following February, I had to rush Lisa to the hospital because they thought she was having heart problems. In all that year we accumulated approximately $8,000 worth of medical expenses after insurance. If not for the Lord using the Helping Fund to help drastically reduce our debt, I'm not sure we would have been able to continue serving the Lord as missionaries. Thank you very much!!
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