Mission Friends

09/03/2026

Mission Friends leaders, we want to help you feel equipped and encouraged as you guide preschoolers in missions discipleship! 💛

The How to Lead Preschoolers page is a treasure trove of practical resources created just for you! Find planning guides, teaching tips, helpful videos, and more—all designed to help you make the most of your time with your preschoolers.

🔗 Visit https://wmu.com/preschool/how-to-lead-preschool-missions-discipleship/ to access these resources.

09/02/2026

Are you new to leading Mission Friends? You said “yes”—now what? 😊

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, we’re here to help! In our blog post, “New to Leading Mission Friends? 8 Tips to Get Started,” experienced leaders share practical advice to help you prepare for a joyful and meaningful year of missions discipleship with your preschoolers.

Read the blog: wmu.com/new-to-leading-mission-friends-8-tips-to-get-started

09/01/2026

Make sure your church has all the resources it needs to help all ages live on mission!

⏰ Today is the last day to order or update your winter (December/January/February) subscriptions!

If you still need to shop or update your subscriptions, please log in to your wmu.com online account today. ⏳ Please complete all subscription orders/updates by 5:00 p.m.

(Need help? Visit: https://wmu.com/customer-support/how-to-log-in/)

09/01/2026

Throughout September, preschoolers will learn about corporate chaplain Lydia Greear and her ministry work in Jacksonville, Florida. 🌴

Lydia and her husband served many years with the International Mission Board before God called them to their current place of ministry. Today, as a corporate chaplain, Lydia works with various businesses, praying for, listening to, and offering help to leaders and employees. Chaplain Greear offers care, compassion, and friendship to those she meets, and she tells people about Jesus!

🙏 Pray for the safety of Chaplain Greear and the employees she visits at different worksites, and pray that the people of Jacksonville will want to hear about Jesus.

08/27/2026

September is only a few days away! Leaders, are you prepared to help your preschoolers learn about our next monthly missions focus?

In September, preschoolers will learn about corporate chaplain Lydia Greear and her ministry work in Jacksonville, Florida. ☀️🌴

If you need help decorating, check out this cute bulletin board idea and other helpful resources on page 2 of your fall 2026 Mission Friends Leader. You can also log in to your wmu.com account to access your files.

Instructions for accessing your digital assets can be found here: https://wmu.com/customer-support/how-to-access-digital-assets/

08/26/2026

Mission Friends leaders, the time you spend with preschoolers each week matters! 💛

Thoughtful planning can help you make the most of that time as you teach preschoolers about God, missions, prayer, and caring for others.

Need a little help getting organized? Check out these practical tips for planning a meaningful month of Mission Friends.

Read the blog: https://wmu.com/how-to-plan-a-meaningful-month-of-mission-friends/

08/26/2026

Children’s Missions Day 2026 is just a few more weeks away! ✨

This year's theme, "Ask," is all about praying boldly for others. 🙏

Along with the new Children's Missions Day 2026 Leader Guide, National WMU offers several other helpful resources. The August Mission Friends Leader article, "Preschoolers Can Pray for Missions" is a great starting point, and books like "Big Enough to Help Others" and "One Little Child" help teach preschoolers that their prayers and missions activities make a difference.

🛍️ Check out these resources and get started planning a CMD 2026 project today!

CMD 2026 Leader Guide: https://wmu.com/childrens-missions-day-2026-leader-guide/?m=category&c=Children

Big Enough to Help Others: https://wmu.com/big-enough-to-help-others-dse/?m=search&st=big%20enough%20%20to%20help&aq=true

One Little Child: https://wmu.com/one-little-child-dse/?m=search&st=one%20little&aq=true

08/25/2026

Make sure your church has all the resources it needs to help all ages live on mission!

⏳ There’s only one week left to order or update your winter (December/January/February) subscriptions! The deadline is next Tuesday, September 1. 📆

🛍️ Shop subscriptions or update your current ones in your wmu.com online account today.

(Not sure how to log in to your account? Visit https://wmu.com/customer-support/how-to-log-in/)

08/25/2026

Do your preschoolers know that they can pray about anything—even missions and missionaries around the world? 🌍

As leaders, you have the wonderful responsibility of helping preschoolers become aware of needs around the world and the privilege of praying for those needs. 🙏🤍

Help your Mission Friends discover the joy of praying for missions with the simple ideas and biblical guidance in “Preschoolers Can Pray for Missions” on page 46 of your summer Mission Friends Leader guide.