Touch the World Fund Day

Women have a heart of compassion for their families and communities—and for the world. They touch lost and needy people with His message of love, while providing for the needs of women and children around the world.

The Touch the World Fund is the missions arm of the national Women’s Department. Each September, churches and local women’s groups are encouraged to send an offering for national missions projects. Contributions may be sent with the church’s regular missions offerings, and can be received anytime during the year.

Any woman can give an offering to the national Touch the World Fund. Women who give $10 or more will receive an attractive, full-color lapel pin. Wearing the pin provides donors an opportunity to show their involvement in ministries that Touch the World.

Offerings given to the Touch the World Fund provide equipment and furnishings such as commercial-size kitchen and laundry appliances; classroom, dining room and dormitory furniture; and office equipment. Since the fund was established in 1957, more than $6 million has been given. More than 1,500 grants have been disbursed to AG World and U.S. Missions Bible schools (Native American) and institutions, Compassion Ministries (AG Family Services Agency and Maranatha Village).

Mark your calendars this month, and remember the national Touch the World Fund with your special missions offering. Send offerings directly to:

National Women’s Department
1445 N. Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802-1894

Or donate online.

ARLENE ALLEN is national director of the national Women's Department and editor in chief of WTOnline.