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More than Kids Trained Months before knowing the need in Africa and South Asia or praying that simple prayer, Emma and one of her best friends had been busy us- ing their creative abilities to design and sell bracelets. They had diligently saved the money to purchase pool toys for their summer vacation. How- ever, when the girls went home and humbly asked God what he wanted them to do, they each felt him telling them to use their savings to help provide bicycles for global workers. The next day, they met to discuss their plans and agreed to give their entire savings to missions. As they shared their testimony with the group, their genuine enthusiasm beamed on their faces. It is inspiring to have a front-row seat to watch missionary hearts grow! Later, Emma shared with us how she felt God wanted her to continue to use her talents to give to other needs too. Hundreds of other boys and girls shared testimonies just like Emma’s because when kids pray, lives are changed and big things happen! This past year alone, more than 1,000 kids partnered with One Mission Society to impact their world for Christ. As they have obeyed and acted in rhythm with God’s heartbeat, the rippling effect has been nothing short of miraculous! With God’s help, they inspired others to join them in raising more than $16,000 for missions! “Helping Grow Missionary Hearts” is not just a memorable tagline for OMS’ One Mission Kids ministry; it drives everything we do. We encourage kids to reach their maximum missions potential to learn, pray, and give, and to go make disciples of Jesus Christ. Reaching beyond the home, OMK uses a C-4 approach to impact today’s youth for missions by dynamically sharing at camps, churches, classrooms, and conferences. OMK resources are crafted to help churches, schools, and families teach world missions to the next generation through the ministries of One Mission Society. Then, as these kids respond to what they learn, countless opportunities to share the Gospel are made possible and lives are impacted for eternity. These young people are present-day examples of what missionary William Carey meant when he said, “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” Kids said YES to giving their lives to Jesus! 21