Readers may have one of two reactions when they discover so many missionaries have been selected by their churches and trained at the ABWE International Headquarters. Some may rejoice that God has led this many men and women to serve Him around the world. Others may ask how supporting churches can add to their already strained budgets. Perhaps both groups will sincerely wonder: What Can We Do? Read More.

Years ago during the Great Depression, a farmer's fields produced a bumper crop. He and his son moved their combine into the field and began to gather the grain. Suddenly the combine broke down, and the farmer discovered he needed a part. He rushed to the store only to learn that the part was unavailable. He searched in neighboring towns without success. In desperation, the family tried to harvest by hand. After days of backbreaking work they had not made a dent. With a broken heart he said, "I'm afraid we are going to lose this harvest."... Read More.

Maura Kay Pilet - June 2, 1961 - April 26, 1998 - The Message editorial staff often write memorials honoring veteran missionaries. We sorrow at saying good-bye to these friends, but we are not left with the big WHY question. In April when ABWE's flags flew at half-mast we assumed another elderly saint had died. We learned the flag had been lowered in honor of Maura Pilet, 37, the mother of two small children... Read More.