Missions Giving Saves Lives!

Last week, our missionary to Papua New Guinea gave me a native arrow.  Because it was long, narrow, wood tipped and seemingly light I asked, "Is it for shooting birds?"

"No, its for shooting people." he replied.  The owner/creator did not need it anymore and sold it for some quick cash.

When we give to missions, we are sometimes giving to those who are preaching the gospel in places where people are killing each other.  The gospel can turn people killing each other into people who are saving each other.  This is true of our missionaries serving in Ukraine today too!  They are in serious peril this year and have had to relocate their home four times in 12 months due to the war with Russian fighters there.  In the worst of times and in times of peace, missionaries save souls, but they also save lives.