ABOUT CMML

Christian Missions In Many Lands, Inc. [CMML] was established in 1921 as a nonprofit, faith based missionary service organization to serve missionaries commended by local churches designated by the United States government as plymouth brethren. These local churches are autonomous without any central committee or headquarters. Based on New Testament principles, missionaries are called by the Lord, commended by their local assembly and look to the Lord alone for direction and to supply their financial needs. As a missionary service organization, CMML bridges the gap between the missionaries on the field and their assemblies at home. CMML serves by forwarding unsolicited, free will contributions to the missionaries and by disseminating information on their activities to the Christians at home through this site, the Missionary Prayer Handbook and Missions magazine.

The following comments more fully describe our daily service operations:

Handling Funds: A tax-deductible gift receipt is provided to the donor for each charitable contribution received by CMML; 100% of each gift is distributed to the Lord's servants and whenever possible suggestions from the donor are honored. As CMML is itself a faith-based organization, only funds specifically designated for CMML Operating Expense are used to defray costs associated with the office and missionary home. For these gifts, CMML is thankful to each donor and the Lord.

At the request of many donors, CMML has been asked to provide counsel on the preparation of gifts to help expedite the processing upon receipt by the office and to ensure efficient and timely remittance to the missionary(ies). We would suggest the following:

• Each remittance shall be made payable to the order of Christian Missions In Many Lands, Inc. (or CMML, Inc.);

• Please include a separate note that includes the donor's full name and mailing address. If there are two donors, please indicate if the gift is from one or both individuals. This note should read... "We suggest this gift be given to the missionary project under the direction of [...missionary name(s)...]";

• Also please include the full name of the missionary(ies). There are several with the same last names; the name of the spouse and/or the country of service is often helpful.

CMML's policy is to distribute funds for receipt by the missionary on or before the 1st of each month. Accordingly, we establish a monthly "cutoff" date to allow for processing time in the office and the transfer of funds direct to the missionary or their respective bank. These cutoff dates are listed in Missions magazine.

CMML can also work with you on planned giving programs such as:

• Charitable Gift Annuities

• Charitable Trusts

• Living Trusts

Accommodations: The CMML Missionary Home has facilities available for missionaries to stay for a short term (up to 30-days) when outbound to or inbound from their mission field. These rooms are comfortable and tastefully furnished and used to house singles, couples and families. During their stay, arrangements can be made to visit with the nearby assemblies.

Clothing Center: New (and almost new) garments are available free of charge to commended workers and missionaries as needed. Clothing as well as funds to purchase clothing are contributed from near and far and the clothing center is organized and maintained by volunteer help. Those wishing to send clothing for the clothing center are asked to be sure the garments are new or almost new. If "almost new" they should be free of stains and not in need of any repair.

Children's Education: A Missionary Education Assistance Fund (M.E.A.F.) was established in 1968. Funds disbursed from this fund help defray the educational expenses of the missionaries' children through high school. While it does not meet the total educational costs, it has been a proven blessing to the Lord's servants.

Widows and Refocused Missionaries: Disbursements from the Widows and Refocused Missionary Fund [W.A.R.M.] are used to remember those who have returned from the mission field as widows or widowers, who have come home for reasons of health and/or age, or are retiring from foreign service.

Emergencies: CMML established an Emergency Fund to provide funds and assistance to a missionary when there is a need to evacuate from the field on short notice due to an emergency.

Disasters: In the event of a natural disaster (i.e.: earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, etc.), or a man-made disaster (i.e.: wars in D.R. Congo) donors have designated monies to the Disaster Fund to provide immediate assistance for those in need.

Government Requirements: Upon request, CMML provides counsel and advice to assist in obtaining visas and other required documentation. In many instances, missionaries going to a foreign field are required to register with the local government. Letters of Guarantee or other forms of warranty are provided as required by the local government

Missionary Prayer Handbook: To stimulate interest and prayer for assembly missionaries, CMML publishes an annual Missionary Prayer Handbook. This handbook provides a listing of the missionaries in the countries where they serve. The pages correspond to calendar days of the month to encourage regular and systematic prayer.

Missions Magazine: Published eleven times each year, the magazine is designed to stimulate interest in missionaries, their work and the countries where they serve. The articles, editorials, reports, and excerpts from missionary letters keep readers abreast of the happenings of assembly missionaries around the world. Missions magazine is available upon written request at no cost to readers with addresses in the United States. However, gifts to help defray the cost of publishing the magazine are welcome.

Publications, Literature, and Videos: CMML produces many assembly-related materials, with a missions orientation as well as those of a practical nature for the building up of believers. Published material is made available at CMML's cost and videos are available for purchase or rental. Some of the video productions are:

• Commendation (a very useful video for assembly elders about commendation).

• The Last Command (historical overview of assembly missionary work worldwide).

• CMML Serves (approximately 12 minutes) provides an overview of the ministry

of CMML.

Conferences: CMML sponsors several one-day conferences each year. See the Conference page for details. Upon request, a CMML director would be happy to attend a missions conference sponsored by your assembly or joint-sponsored by assemblies in your area to present the work of CMML and report on missions around the world.

CMML and MSC-Canada jointly host the Missionary Orientation Program held at Greenwood Hills Conference Center near Gettysburg, PA. This one-week intensive program is designed specifically for those commended by their home assembly elders or thinking seriously about serving the Lord on the foreign mission field. For further information contact the CMML office.

• Missionary Orientation Program - Yearly (June 14-20, 2008)

CMML DIRECTORS

Thomas J. Turner - President

Allan R. Wilks - Vice President

John A. Collette - Secretary

Charles V. Myers - Assistant Secretary

Robert Carpenter - Treasurer

Samuel E. Robinson - President Emeritus

Robert Q. Bennett, Robert Dadd, Stephen Swaim, R. Scott Thomson

CMML OFFICE STAFF

Phil Parsons - Office Administrator

Heather Zappella - Assistant Office Administrator

Joe Cannata, Melinda Fusco, Peg Hart, Carolyn Montanari,

BUILDING ADMINISTRATION

Phil & Mary Parsons - Commended: Andover, MA; Oaklands, Victoria, BC 1989

CMML's office staff is available to assist you if you have questions.

You may contact us during normal office hours (Monday–Friday, Eastern Time) or address your comments and questions to us at:

US Postal Service: PO Box 13, Spring Lake, NJ 07762-0013 USA

Package Shipping: 2751 - 18th Avenue, Wall, NJ 07719 USA

Phone: (732) 449-8880

Fax: (732) 974-0888

E-mail: cmml@cmmlusa.org