“When I get a job, I would like to support your project.”

“Well, thank you!” I replied to my student friend. “We appreciate that.”

Sadly, many people feel that if they can’t give $100 per month, they might as well not give anything. One lady told me, “I can’t give you $100 per month, so I will just give this one-time gift.” Really, we appreciate everyone who gives. Some of our donors give $5 or $10 per month, and we think that is fantastic. A large number of people giving small amounts per month spreads our support over a wide base, making it stable and sustainable.

Of course, we also very much appreciate those who are able to give $50, $100 or $200 per month. It’s just that we are sad to think that many people feel that small monthly commitments are insignificant. Five dollars may seem like a little amount here in the West, but in the mission field, it can go very far.

“Hmm. Five dollars a month is not much. That is like four Euros or something. I could afford that even if I don’t have a job. I spend that much on candy or soda anyway. Maybe I can start giving right away.” A light had switched on in my friend’s mind. Perhaps the truth of the widow’s two mites was winning yet another convert! —Jason Harral

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