From a humble beginning...
Following World War II, action was being taken to improve commercial bank solvency by requiring the disposal of excessive intangible fixed assets. The bank which held the golf course property, which had gone bankrupt during the Great Depression, was soliciting bids for its purchase.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert R. Dawson, who were at the time serving with the Mexican Indian Mission, were concerned about the number of missionary families returning on furlough who had no place to “call home” during those periods. In 1948, Dr. Dawson and his wife became aware of this large parcel of land up for bid. A small inheritance which they had of about $15,000 was offered. Through God’s special working, all other bids were removed from the table the day before the scheduled opening leaving theirs as the only valid one. Thus, by “default” – but actually through God’s intervention – the property became theirs.
For several years, the Dawsons farmed the land. From farm income and from the sale of some of the property, Cedar Lane Missionary Homes, Inc. has been able to provide furlough housing to over 350 missionary families serving with over 65 evangelical Mission Agencies. Cedar Lane’s 13 units are in demand and well used.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert R. Dawson, who were at the time serving with the Mexican Indian Mission, were concerned about the number of missionary families returning on furlough who had no place to “call home” during those periods. In 1948, Dr. Dawson and his wife became aware of this large parcel of land up for bid. A small inheritance which they had of about $15,000 was offered. Through God’s special working, all other bids were removed from the table the day before the scheduled opening leaving theirs as the only valid one. Thus, by “default” – but actually through God’s intervention – the property became theirs.
For several years, the Dawsons farmed the land. From farm income and from the sale of some of the property, Cedar Lane Missionary Homes, Inc. has been able to provide furlough housing to over 350 missionary families serving with over 65 evangelical Mission Agencies. Cedar Lane’s 13 units are in demand and well used.
... to a ministry which has blessed hundreds of missionaries!
Cedar Lane was incorporated in 1957 and granted “tax-exempt” (Section 501 C 3) status. It is not funded by any denomination, group of churches or foundation and has no endowments or known outstanding bequests. Capital development funds are received only through designated giving.
God’s people, both individuals and churches, have generously provided regular support both for staff and operational expenses. These funds plus the “Service Charge” which missionary residents contribute are the only sources of income. The Service Charge accounts for almost half of the income needed to maintain the homes.
“Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the Law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2) is the Scriptural motto of this organization. As we serve missionaries, we serve local churches and mission boards. Together, we serve the Lord God in the great Missionary Mandate.
God’s people, both individuals and churches, have generously provided regular support both for staff and operational expenses. These funds plus the “Service Charge” which missionary residents contribute are the only sources of income. The Service Charge accounts for almost half of the income needed to maintain the homes.
“Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the Law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2) is the Scriptural motto of this organization. As we serve missionaries, we serve local churches and mission boards. Together, we serve the Lord God in the great Missionary Mandate.