Why does Les thank financial supporters?
Financial supporters are thanked because their contributions help pay for television airtime. The ministry operates without an office or secretaries, with the 800 number ringing into a home, but television time must be paid for, so support is needed to keep the program on the air.
Les explains that the ministry has no office or secretaries; the 800 number comes into their home, and either Iris or he answers. He appreciates all viewers, especially those helping financially, because they must pay for television time. He notes they never beg for money on the program and that writing will not bring junk mail asking for money; a contribution gets only a receipt and acknowledgment.