Social Studies Opportunity

I challenge your class to create an “Adopt” a missionary Web site. The purpose is to keep people informed about this missionary and life in that part of the world. LCMS World Mission has information about people serving in all parts of the world. Here are some suggestions for an outline:
• The Web site should include information about the missionary.
o Where stationed, Family members, ways he/she/they are communicating the Gospel to that region
o Share the missionary’s needs (must be updated at least twice a month): personal prayer requests, financial support need, physical items that could be made or purchased and shipped
Get the word out about their ministry! You can make a difference and enhance the potential impact of their efforts. Although missionaries may not have the time or capacity to personally reply to your emails, know that your prayers and/or financial support mean a lot.
• The Web site should provide some information about life in that part of the world.
Demographics
 Population
 Population Density
 Population Growth
 Life Expectancy
 Median Age
 Birth/Death Rate
 Religions
 Languages
Geography
 Location
 Square Miles
 Boarding Countries
 Terrain
 Land use
 Natural Resources
 Capital city
 Largest Cities with population
 Economy
 Currency
 Unemployment Rate
 Industries
 Agricultural Products
 Imports
 Exports
 GDP
Update if there is any news-worthy, current event in that region. Readers will know what issues or challenges face the people in that part of the world. And you may want to update your site to share the latest regional events or celebrations.