Do you consider it important to stay up on/connected with what is going on in American culture? Why or why not? If this is an important value of yours, how do you go about keeping up with our home culture? What are some elements of American culture that have popped up and passed you by since you’ve been overseas? (Here are just a few things that I have had to Google to know what my friends are talking about back home: iRobot, Vitamix and green smoothies, Keurig, Zumba, Stroller Strides, Bumbo seat…)

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Cindy in California: I currently serve on the Missions Board at my church in California.  We are trying to raise the bar with “Missionary Care” for the missionaries we support.  I would love to know what has been an encouragement to the women who participate with Missionary Mom’s in terms of what a church (or individual) has done in the realm of missionary care.  I know there are “Care Packages” and birthday cards but what else?  I know we want to care for missionaries while they are on the field, but what should we consider doing when someone is coming for home assignment or even leaving the field permanently.  I’d like to know things that might be directed toward the entire family, as well as the “mom”, the “dad” and the “children”.

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From Amie headed to South Sudan: How do you engage your kids and help them feel involved in your ministry?

(P.S. Shilo has just passed her due date and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby girl! Let’s all be praying for her little one to arrive safely and soon! We’re excited for you, Shilo!)