Mission Friends
Mission Friends (Preschool)
It’s Never Too Soon…Involve a Preschooler in Missions
WMU® believes that seeds of faith in God and love for others should be planted early in young hearts. That’s why we offer a specific missions education organization for preschoolers called Mission Friends®. Preschoolers may also participate in Families on Mission™.
What is Mission Friends?
Mission Friends® is the missions organization of WMU® for preschooler, birth through kindergarten. This provides an opportunity for preschoolers to become aware of God’s boundless love for themselves and for others. Mission Friends® offers an avenue of teaching preschoolers of missions work in North America and throughout the world.
Changing a preschooler’s heart through Mission Friends
Preschoolers begin to understand the missions concepts of praying, giving and doing missions. They will progress from a focus on self to a focus on others. This causes them to become aware that God wants everyone to know of His love, but not everyone know of God’s love. Preschoolers and their parents together will learn how they can help others who are in need.
How do preschoolers learn about missions?
Preschoolers will learn about missions through various activities designed specifically for their age level and their level of development. We are aware of the learning level of children ages birth-6 and have created a curriculum that uses fun hands-on activities and sensory activities to teach them Bible thoughts related to missions and mission stories. Preschoolers will also take part in cultural learning activities to encourage a lifestyle of praying, giving, and helping others.
To learn more about Mission Friends please visit National WMU’s websites at www.wmu.com and www.missionfriends.com
How can I start or grow Mission Friends in my church?
We are so glad that you are interested in Mission Friends. Your involvement in a preschooler’s life can make a huge difference. If your church has never had any other WMU age-level organizations or WMU® leadership in your church please visit our New Start Page because you could qualify for six months worth of free material. If your church has had other WMU age-level organizations, please give us a call and we can advise you on what to do next to begin your new organization.
Already have Mission Friends?
If your church already has Mission Friends and you need either leadership training or just some advice to help your group grow, please feel free to give us a call. We have a consultant waiting to hear from you.
Call us toll free at 1.888.968.6389!
Leader Training
National WMU now has online leadership training online. Please visit http://www.missionfriends.com/index.asp?ContentID=152 for more information.
Order/Download Brochures
WMU of Texas has a number of promotional items for age-level organizations and ministries. Please browse our Resources page for an extended view of what we offer.
Testimonials
From Preschoolers
“I like to go to Mission Friends to learn and pray to God.”
“One time in Missions Friends we made this Christmas ornament and it was fun to make it. It had glitter, and it had pictures of missionaries on it. And we put it on our Christmas tree. It helped us remember to pray for them.”
“Mission Friends? On very special occasions my favorite part is to eat because they have good things to eat. I also like to go outside and do art projects. It’s just fun!”
From Teachers
“I am amazed at how much the preschoolers have learned in the past few months. They are like sponges – eager to hear and know more about the missionaries and how they can be missionaries too.”
“Two parents share with me that they come to church Wednesday night because their two preschoolers always want to know when it is time for Missions Friends. They love Missions Friends and are always ready to go. It is important to these parents that their children are exposed to missions at a young age.”
“Mission Friends are so special, and I am amazed so many times at how much they do learn about the missionaries and their work. Many times they can answer the questions when I have to look up the answers.”
Order Materials
To order resources for Mission Friends® please visit National WMU’s web store at www.wmustore.com. You can search their website by age-level organization or by WMU® category. Please note that your order will be coming from National WMU® in Birmingham, Alabama and it may take 6-8 weeks for you to receive your order.
