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Take in the good news that Lottie Moon hit a record $177.6 million for 2019-2020

October 8, 2021 by William Thornton

Back in 2009, an era ago, the Lottie Moon goal was set at $175 million. The receipts fell short by $26 million, $29 million, $30 million, $28 million…years on end proving that it was an unrealistic goal. Even in the post voluntary retirement year where 1,100 missionaries left the field, the receipts were far under $175 million.

Witness the just-released LMCO receipts for 2019-2020: $177.6 million. Last year the total was $159.5 million. The increase to this year was over $18 million. There is no way to describe this short of “spectacular!”

LMCO total exceeds goal, reflects committment to be a Great Commission people 

[Hey, I like the way you snuck in that ‘Great Commission people’ phrase. Still trying to rename the convention, are ye?]

Congratulations to Paul Chitwood, all IMB personnel, but most of all Southern Baptist churches for their commitment to our main mission.

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One of my favorite Lottie pictures. Someone could put a smile on her face, although I’d bet she would say, “Why not $200 million?”

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About William Thornton

William Thornton is a lifelong Southern Baptist and semi-retired pastor who served churches in South Carolina and Georgia. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia. You may find him occasionally on Twitter @wmgthornton.

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