If You Can't Go—Send

Story★★★★

A young dentist was rejected by his missions board because of a heart condition. He did not sit down and mourn, but he said, “I will make money to send others if I cannot go myself.”

That was Dr. C. E. Welch who is famous for Welch’s grape juice. He kept his word and gave money for schools, hospitals, and churches on every continent.

If we cannot go, at least we can send.

— Milburn H. Miller

Also attributed to: Dr. C. E. Welch

Milbourn H. Miller, Notes And Quotes, 123.

The point

Rejected from missionary service for a heart condition, C. E. Welch resolved to earn money instead so he could send and fund others in missions worldwide.

Audience

Adults

Tone

Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 90 words

Subjects

Missionary Faithfulness Missions Stewardship Giving Generosity

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