Month: September 2026

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From the Memo Board: September 2026

Important Dates to Know

September 1 – July Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
September 1 – August Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 1 – August Financial Reports will be due for US Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 1 – September Financial Reports will be due for Non-Resident Missionaries. This includes FNPO Reports for those with Foreign Non-Profit Organizations.
October 12 – Most US banks will be closed for Columbus Day.
April 12-15, 2027 – Family Fellowship Week in Sophia, NC.

 

For easy access to all of these dates, click here to download our WWNTBM Dates and Deadlines Calendar into your calendar app.

Mission Agency Percentage

The Mission Agency Services (MAS) 5% contribution, as well as the National Partnership Services (NPS) 5% contribution, will be applied according to the following guidelines:

    • When a donor indicates new support, even if it is the first time we have received funds.
    • When funds begin coming from a donor on a regular basis, even if the check memo continues to say ‘gift,’ unless it is specifically designated such as ‘gift for building fund’ or some other specific project. Regular basis does not necessarily mean monthly; some donors give at varying times and some even give annually.
    • All regular funds received are subject to the MAS and NPS contributions, regardless of whether they are received in personal or ministry support accounts (i.e. accounts for ongoing operations of a ministry such as a school or radio station.)
    • Funds for specific projects will be evaluated on an annual basis to determine if they have become ongoing ministry support as opposed to one-time fundraising events.

Sticker Design Contest

The WWNTBM office is hosting our first ever sticker design contest!

We are looking for new sticker designs for World Wide to promote missions. We want you to draw or design your sticker and send it to us. Your design must be overtly missions, overtly conservative, and FUN! 

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Submissions must be made no later than October 2, 2026 at midnight EST. Winners will be chosen by the WWNTBM Office and prizes of Chick-fil-a gift cards will be given to winners. 1st prize will receive $20 gift card, 2nd prize will receive $15 gift card, and 3rd prize will receive $10 gift card. All submissions have the potential to be used for promoting missions by WWNTBM.

Designs will be judged on creativity and originality, visual appeal, relevance to missions and the purpose of WWNTBM, suitability for use as a sticker, and overall effectiveness of the design.

Sticker Specs: Stickers may be any shape or size. Digital designs may be submitted in PDF, PNG & JPEG with resolutions of at least 300 dpi. Drawn designs may be submitted via hi resolution scan or picture or may be mailed. See terms and conditions for details.

Official terms and conditions are available upon request.

Email your designs to [email protected] or via Facebook messenger to the WWNTBM account along with your Name, Age, Country of Residence, and Attached Design.

For designers under the age of 18, please include parent or legal guardian’s name, stated approval, and contact info.

See the Harvest – Dominican Republic

See the Harvest is a ministry of the World Wide that offers church members, college students, and pastors the opportunity to See, Learn, and Do missionary work, enabling them to discern God’s call, find their place of service, and reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministry is led by our missionaries, Cody and Nikayla Carden.

From July 31-August 10, our team joined our missionaries, Timothy and Stephanie Germano, in the Dominican Republic. Our team assisted the Germanos with their annual English camp and helped reach out to the community there through canvassing and personal evangelism.

We praise the Lord for His wonderful work through the ministry of See the Harvest! If you would like to learn more about the ministry or future trips, please visit seetheharvest.com.

If you would like a See the Harvest team to visit you on your field, please contact Cody Carden at [email protected].

Prayer Requests and Special Days

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Marriage as a Picture of Christ and the Church: A Devotional Excerpt from Unshaken

Faith is not just about what we believe—it’s about how we live. As you work through these devotionals, my prayer is that you will grow stronger, stand firmer, and live bolder for Christ. No matter what comes, you can remain unshaken because your foundation is in Him. – John O’Malley

Below is an excerpt from Bro. John O’Malley’s book, Unshaken: Strengthening Your Faith. If you would like to read the book in its entirety, please click here.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11

“And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.”

Learn About It

Paul speaks directly to married couples, emphasizing the permanence and sanctity of marriage. He reminds them that marriage is a covenant, not just a human contract. God designed it to reflect Christ’s relationship with the church, which is built on commitment, love, and faithfulness.

In this passage, Paul reinforces Jesus’ teaching that divorce should not be taken lightly. While he acknowledges that separation may sometimes happen, his instruction is that reconciliation should always be the goal. Just as Christ never abandons His church, spouses should be committed to faithfulness even in difficult times.

Marriage is a living picture of the gospel—the husband’s love for his wife should reflect Christ’s self-sacrificial love, and the wife’s role should reflect the church’s loving submission to Christ (Ephesians 5:22-25). This means marriage is not primarily about personal happiness, but about honoring God through faithfulness and selflessness.

Apply It to Me

Marriage requires sacrifice, humility, and patience—qualities that reflect Christ’s love for the church.
    • If I am married, do I prioritize my spouse’s well-being over my own desires?
    • Do I see my marriage as a reflection of Christ’s faithfulness, or do I let pride and frustration control my actions?
    • If I am single, do I view marriage as a holy commitment rather than just a relationship goal?
The world often sees marriage as disposable, but God calls us to faithfulness, restoration, and commitment. We must model Christ’s love and grace in our marriages and relationships.

Talk to God About It

Lord, thank You for the gift of marriage and the beautiful picture it paints of Your love for the church. Help me to love selflessly, to forgive quickly, and to remain faithful. If I am single, help me to prepare my heart for a marriage that honors You. Give me wisdom and grace in all my relationships. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Act on It

If you are married, take time this week to invest in your spouse—whether through an encouraging word, a thoughtful act, or a heartfelt prayer together. If you are single, pray for God’s guidance in preparing for a future marriage that glorifies Him.

John O’Malley

If this article has been an encouragement to you, you can email Bro. O’Malley to let him know.