Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My church has not received a planning guide for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering^®. When will we receive this? 
A: The North American Missions Emphasis planning guide is automatically sent to each Southern Baptist church in January. Addressed to the pastor, the planning guide offers planning tips, sermon outline, and the North American Missions Emphasis DVD. Check with your church office to confirm receipt of the planning guide. If you have not received it by January 20, please E-mail us or call toll free 1 866 407-6262.
 

Q: Where can I get offering envelopes, posters and prayer guides? 
A: Offering envelopes, prayer guides, and posters are free and each WMU state office has a supply of these to distribute to the churches in their state. A free North American Missions Emphasis planning guide is sent to every Southern Baptist church in January. You should check with your church's office for the copy. If your church did not receive a copy, please E-mail us. 

Promotional resources available for 2009 

Q: How do I obtain a copy of the North American Mission Study? 
A: The study is free and is focused around Week of Prayer missionaries. The theme for 2009 is "Live with Urgency." Study plans are available on the DVD and at www.AnnieArmstrong.com/study. The video segments on the DVD provided in the North American Missions Emphasis planning guide is a primary component of the study.
 

Q: Why is the "Easter" offering not on Easter? 
A: The Southern Baptist Convention calendar sets the Week of Prayer (WOP) for North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering^® as the first full week of March that starts on a Sunday. Thus, the dates for 2009 are scheduled for March 1-8, 2009. Many churches use this week as a kick-off to a month or two-month-long focus on North American missions. 

People can give to AAEO throughout the year through their church or through direct gifts to NAMB. Offering gifts are not limited just to Easter or the Easter "season." Churches may use the material and have an offering/missions emphasis at any time.
 

Q: What are future dates for Week of Prayer? 
A: The future dates for Week of Prayer are as follows: 

• March 7-14, 2010
• March 6-13, 2011
   

Q: I would like a copy of the sermon outline. How do I get this? 
A: You can find the sermon outline on page 10 of the Planning Guide or you may download a PDF file located on the Pastor's Page. 

Q: I'm having problems with the Web site (downloading or viewing). Can you help? 
A: Technology-related questions about the site should be sent to webmaster@namb.net.