When the missionary was successful, they felt a part of his success. When he faced trials, they prayed even more. They gave sacrificially from their allowance money and from job earnings. They did extra babysitting and worked hard at mowing lawns in the summer. The teacher did not put in any money.
Children are the future of missions.
Can Make a Difference and help their children to be aware of what God is doing in the world. Many churches have a strong missions program for children. Churches can build up a strong children's missions library and schedule the best missionary speakers for children's classes. Sunday school classes can adopt a missionary family with children about the same age as class members. Children should be encouraged to make friends with children from other cultures in their neighborhood or school.