Welcome To the World Missionary Association A Team Christian Ministry Reaching out around the World  With the Love of Christ. 2012 Winter News from WMA. We had a great visit in the Republic of Botswana last November/December. WMA Staff Jim and Mary Nipp, and Art Clawson, Regional Coordinator for Africa had the opportunity to visit the many Christians and present them with a plaque honoring their participation in the Global Ministry of the Church of God. WMA Director, Jim Nipp, completed his 73 mile walk for kids fund raiser in celebration of his 73rd birthday.  The funds raised went to cover the start up administrative cost for Children of Promise in the Dominican Republic.  To finance the beginning cost for sponsored Children in the Republic of Botswana. To the Silent Blessings Ministry producing DVD's in sign language for deaf Children in the USA, and for the House of Blessings Orphanage in Haiti. Other areas of ministry are as follows:   Assistance has been given to Christians in Myamar, Asia. Support has been given for Campus Crusuade for Christ in Rome, Italy. WMA has maintained a Mission Guest House in the Dominican Republic Financial Assistance continues for the Republic of Botswana, Ministry.  Assistance continues for ministry of Operation Jabez in Guatemala.  Mary, Carol and Grant Our Associate Director and His wife are continuing their two year ministry in Tanzania, Africa,  working with Children of Promise. WMA continues to assist in the Children of Promise Ministry in Haiti. Financial Assistance has been given to the Silent Blessing Ministry. Financial Assistance have been given to the Ivan Rosalia Ministry.       Travel and Speaking engagements continue by WMA Staff To raise funds for the Ministry. The WMA Staff continue to serve volunteerly in their ministry. Mission Team Trips are in planning for  2012.