Do’s and Don’ts

Before you send an encouraging note to one of our missionaries on the field, please read the following EMAIL Do’s and Don�ts.

Do write encouraging notes, such as �We love you and pray for you daily� and not �It must be horrible living in Congo! How do you do it?

Do be brief Don’t write one letter and send it to all the missionaries�be personal.

Don’t send attachments unless you have checked with the missionary first.

Don’t send them junk mail, forwards, etc. E-mail can be slow in other countries. (Keep in mind that many people have their email address.)

Do carefully word your e-mail. E-mail can be read by others. Be aware that in some countries Christians are unwelcome. When writing to a missionary in this kind of situation, avoid using obvious words associated with Christianity. For example: Consider using ‘Father’ instead of ‘God,’ and ‘the team’ instead of ‘the missionaries.’

Corresponding with a missionary on the field can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do, both for the missionary and for you! Choose someone, and then send an e-mail TODAY!