A Southern Baptist church in Indiana reported that during their trip to Kenya, they: installed a water treatment plan and trained two local men to maintain its operation; conducted first-aid training attended by representatives of 23 churches; conducted oral hygiene training, and provided toothbrushes to 430 children; hired a local dentist and bought supplies to treat 54 people; distributed 2,000 pounds of food; gave away 30 local-language Bibles and 200 Gospel tracts; built a house for a widow and seven children, and repaired a roof for a family; and provided supplies for a local orphanage.

Comments from the congregation:

"The Mission Match funds really encouraged the people at... to see greater possibilities for this trip. In fact, we had additional funds unexpectedly contributed just before we left. The team has been giving reports on what was accomplished during this trip, and there seems to be substantial support for following work--perhaps another trip next year. Thank you!"

A United Methodist church in Pennsylvania built a playground and gave medical supplies and rice in the Philippines.

Comments received from the church:

"Our church... would like to express our most sincere thank you for matching our $2,000 in funds raised through congregation giving to build the playground in the attached picture. This playground, dedicated in memory of [two children] (the children in memory are that of the Philippino pastor who led the trip and a member of the team) is located on the island of ______, Philippines and it was built in February 2009. Much of the work was performed by the men and woman of this island, so it truly was an effort performed by many. Our team of 5 had a great trip, and the children and families on this small island were greatly blessed by a constant reminder of their Christian friends in the USA. We were told that this was the first and only playground without the many surrounding islands, and the school leaders asked - how was this done? A teacher from the school, believed to be a non-believer of God, simply said it was a God thing! Thank you again, this effort could not have been done without your support."

A Free Methodist congregation in northern Indiana received their Mission Match matching contribution. The congregation is building a new building, and at the same time, is sending funds to a Free Methodist conference in India to build a new building. The pastor wrote in their application, "Taking on the goal of raising $10,000 to build a church/parsonage in India while we are raising funds for our new facilities here in Fort Wayne has been a stretch for some members of our congregation. Others have embraced it courageously. It is going to be a great faith builder for all of us. We know God will honor our efforts as we focus on others while we have needs of our own. Thanks for considering our request for a Mission Match contribution."

Three American Baptist churches, including one in Illinois and two in Oregon, combined to help a Christian mission buy a truck to help people bring their crops to market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Without the truck, people walked 22 rugged kilometers to get to the market.