Click the link above to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for January. Note: You will need to login to SecureCloud in order to view this document. Once you have logged in, click on Files Shared, then Headquarter Happenings, then scroll to the month you would like to view. This step protects people with WWNTBM in restricted access fields.
From the Memo Board: January 2015
January Income
During a typical month, we close out the books on the 25th, and any checks received after that date are posted to the following month. Due to receipting requirements, we cannot do this in the month of December. As a result, please be aware that the December support may be higher than normal, while your January support may be lower than normal. Please be sure to plan ahead for this.
Housing Allowances for 2015
Housing allowances previously in place have automatically rolled over to the new year. Missionaries who are ordained are eligible to have a housing allowance in place, which can provide certain tax benefits. If you did not have a housing allowance in 2014 and would like to have one for 2015, or if you have questions regarding this, please contact our office.
New Excel Template
A new Excel template for the year 2015 will be available during the first week of February. This will give us time to review the need for any possible updates. January financial reports will be due on March 1. Should you wish to complete your report before the new template is available, you are welcome to submit it on the 2014 template.
New Mileage Rate
Beginning January 1st, the IRS mileage rate has increased to $0.575 per mile for business/ministry miles. This change will be reflected on the new Excel template for 2015.
New Baby!
Elena Lisa Germano was born to Timothy and Stephanie Germano on November 29. She weighed 7 lb. 13 oz. and was 20.5″ long. The family is doing well and Elena has already been traveling on deputation! The Germanos are on deputation to go to the Dominican Republic.
New Engagement!
Nathan Fry and Hannah Joyal were engaged on Christmas Eve! Nathan will soon be returning to Pohnpei, where he will continue to assist Ruth Ann Arthurs with the radio station until the Eibens arrive and are trained. Pray for this couple as they make plans for their future together!
New Graduate!
Michael Deatrick completed his missions degree in December from Ambassador Baptist College. Now that his schooling is completed, he and his wife Nora have moved to Missouri, where they will base the remainder of their deputation. They are planning to go to the Solomon Islands.
Ministry Milestones 2014
We would like to recognize several ministry milestones that were reached during the year 2014. We are grateful for these individuals who continue to serve faithfully.
Prayer & Dates: December 2014
Click the link above to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for December. Note: You will need to login to SecureCloud in order to view this document. Once you have logged in, click on Files Shared, then Headquarter Happenings, then scroll to the month you would like to view. This step protects people with WWNTBM in restricted access fields.
From the Memo Board – December 2014
Upcoming Dates
December 16
Please contact us by this date if you will need funds in your account before Christmas or before the end of the year.
December 16
If PrayerLetters.com sends your first-class prayer letter, please have it to us by this date in order to meet their printing deadlines and guarantee that your letter is received by Christmas.
December 22-26
The Office will be closed in celebration of Christmas.
January 2
November financial reports will be due.
January 9
Missionaries will receive their emailed statements of December Support Received.
January 12
All Missionaries will receive their final December support on this day, regardless of the day that they normally receive support.
January 15
December financial reports will be due along with any remaining receipts or financial paperwork for 2014.
Christmas Letterhead Templates
Did you know that we have professionally designed Christmas Letterhead templates available for your use? These are available to all missionaries whether the Office assists in sending your letter or not. For more information, contact April at [email protected].
December Support
Please contact us by December 16 if you would like funds in your account before Christmas. Final December support distributions will be made on January 12th for all missionaries regardless of their regular pay date. Contacting us by December 16 will enable us to schedule your funds around bank closings and holiday hours. Should you have an emergency need after December 19, you may contact our staff at the following numbers:
- John O’Malley 704-974-6108
- Kim O’Malley 704-974-1008
January Income Totals
During a typical month, we close the books on the 25th, and any checks received after that date are posted to the following month.
Due to receipting requirements, we cannot do this in the month of December. As a result, please be aware that your December support total may be higher than normal, while your January support total may be lower than normal. Please be sure to plan ahead for this!
Retirement Accounts
WWNTBM currently offers our missionaries the option of participating in a 403(b) Retirement Plan, the non-profit version of a 401(k) plan. We encourage all of our missionaries to participate in some type of retirement planning. If you do not currently have a 403(b) account and would be interested in opening one, please contact our office for a listing of vendors and more information.
Due to IRS regulations, we are required to use a Third Party Administrator (TPA) to handle all 403(b) accounts. The administrative fee is $50.00 per year, which will be deducted from Support each January or February for those who contribute. The TPA assists us by administering our plan and keeping us in compliance with the Department of Labor and IRS codes.
Please note that loans and hardship withdrawals are no longer allowed. Regulations require that individuals inform the Office before taking any distributions of funds or making any changes to their accounts. We need to know in advance in order to avoid our own liability and to help insure that the account holder is provided with the most recent information.
Please see the file in SecureCloud for the latest information on contribution amounts and limits for 2014 and 2015.
New Missionary
Joel Smothers has recently joined our World Wide family of missionaries. Joel graduated from the Gulf Coast Bible Institute in 2013. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Milton, FL, which is pastored by former World Wide Missionary Paul Woody. Joel served in Honduras on a short-term basis. His plans are now to begin deputation to go to Brazil, where he will work with Joel and Cynthia Dickens and their family.
New Staff Member
Bekah Cmaylo joined our Office Staff on November 3rd. Bekah is a recent graduate of Ambassador Baptist College, and she also works at the college part time in their financial office. She lives in Lattimore, NC and attends the Bread of Life Baptist Church in Shelby with Pastor Ed Kuykendall. Bekah is from Williamstown, NY and is the youngest of three siblings. Her brother, Emil, is married to our World Wide staff member, Laura Cmaylo. Bekah’s tasks include processing support checks. She can be reached by email at [email protected].
Prayer & Dates: November 2014
Click the link above to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for November. Note: You will need to login to SecureCloud in order to view this document. Once you have logged in, click on Files Shared, then Headquarter Happenings, then scroll to the month you would like to view. This step protects people with WWNTBM in restricted access fields.
From the Memo Board: November 2014
Dates to Know
November 11
All US Banks will be closed.
November 27-28
The Office will be closed in celebration of Thanksgiving.
December 1
This is the revised pay date for those who normally receive funds on the 29th.
December 1
October financial reports will be due.
December 16
Please contact us by this date if you will need funds in your account before Christmas, or before the end of the year.
December 22-26
The Office will be closed in celebration of Christmas.
January 2
November financial reports will be due.
January 9
Missionaries will receive their emailed statements of December Support Received.
January 12
All Missionaries will receive their final December support on this day, regardless of the day that they normally receive support.
January 15
December financial reports will be due, along with any remaining receipts or financial paperwork for 2014.
New Associate
Jim and Patty Bailey have been accepted with World Wide as our newest associate missionaries. They will be going to Guam in the year 2015 to serve as furlough replacements for the Quinlan family. Pastor Bailey has served on our Executive Board since 1983. He has pastored Valley Baptist Church in Edinburg, VA since 1978. He will be retiring from Valley Baptist Church January 1, 2015. Advisory Board member and current associate Pastor, Chad Estep, will become the pastor at that time.
Housing Allowances for 2015
The Executive Board has voted, on recommendation from our CPA, that all Housing Allowances approved for 2014 will automatically roll forward to future years. Therefore, there is no need to submit a new request for a Housing Allowance, unless you do not currently have one in place, or unless you wish to change the amount of your allowance. Ordained missionaries are eligible to request a Housing Allowance, which provides tax benefits for funds used for housing related expenses. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact our Office for more details.
Ministry Equipment
World Wide is required to maintain an inventory of all equipment that missionaries have listed on Line 15 of their financial reports. Please review your records prior to the end of the year, and let us know if you have disposed of or sold any equipment this year so that we can update our records. Income received from the sale of the equipment will need to be recorded on Line 2 of your financial reports if you previously claimed the purchase as a ministry expense.
Prayer & Dates: October 2014
Click the link above to download a PDF of prayer requests and praises as well as the birthdays and anniversaries for October. Note: You will need to login to SecureCloud in order to view this document. Once you have logged in, click on Files Shared, then Headquarter Happenings, then scroll to the month you would like to view. This step protects people with WWNTBM in restricted access fields.
From the Memo Board: October 2014
Dates to Know
October 13
US Banks will be closed for Columbus Day.
November 11
US Banks will be closed for Veteran’s Day.
November 27-28
The Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
December 1
Those who normally receive support on the 29th will receive their November support on this day
Christ the Missionary
Christ was a home missionary in the house of Lazarus.
Christ was a foreign missionary when the Greeks came to Him.
Christ was a city missionary when He taught in Samaria.
Christ was a Sunday School missionary when He opened up the Scriptures
and set men to studying the Word of God.
Christ was a children’s missionary when He took them in His arms and blessed them.
Christ was a missionary to the poor when He opened the eyes of the blind beggar.
Christ was a missionary to the rich when He opened the spiritual eyes of Zacchaeus.
Even on the cross, Christ was a missionary to the robber,
and His last command was the missionary commission.
– Author Unknown
Poem: Traveling on My Knees by Sandra Goodwin
Last night I took a journey
To a land across the seas;
I did not go by boat or plane,
I traveled on my knees.
I saw so many people there
In deepest depths of sin,
But Jesus told me I should go,
That there were souls to win.
But I said, “Lord, I cannot go
And work with such as these.”
He answered quickly, “Yes, you can,
By traveling on your knees.”
He said, “You pray; I’ll meet the need,
You call and I will hear;
Be concerned about lost souls,
Of those both far and near.”
And so I tried it, knelt in prayer,
Gave up some hours of ease;
I felt the Lord right by my side,
While traveling on my knees.
As I prayed on I saw souls saved
And twisted bodies healed,
And saw God’s workers strength renew
While laboring on the field.
I said, “Yes, Lord, I have a job,
My will Thy will to please;
So I can go and heed Thy call,
By traveling on my knees.”