Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. Genesis 1:29 (NIV)
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Here is a picture of a village farmer who has been a bit late in planting. He has not been able to plant on time, but he is still praying and hopeful that he will be able to plant.
He needs lots of help. He works during the night as a watchman, but all his kids are in high school. This means it takes a lot of money to pay for their high school fees, school uniforms and supplies and he has been defeated in getting enough extra money to plant the farm. He came to me thinking i would be able help. this was very hard for me as I could not help him.
God bless,
Jonah
Words from our Patron: April 20,2009
The contributions of just a few giving servants will make a huge difference to whether this family eats for an entire year. They will plant a few hectares to feed the family so the price of fertilizer and seeds adds up and is too much to be met by their meagre incomes. When the people harvest the corn, some of the corn will be kept for food needs and some will be sold to help buy other necessities. The villagers mostly have land but no assets and no way to borrow due to lack of adequate or consistent income.
Many Hands make light Work. Because it is but little to every one.
[1721 J. Kelly Scottish Proverbs 244]
Just as the Scottish Proverb tells us that many hands make light work, many donors of small gifts can make the burden lighter on everyone. As an example,
if six (6) givers gave @ $20/each that would make $120. If five (5) givers gave @ $25/each it would make a total of $125. Combined with what I have already sent, this farmer and all of his family members would be able to eat next year.
Think about it saints, what will $20 buy you in terms of your own food needs for an entire year and see if this gift would be a good use of your money. Even children and teenagers can afford this kind of gift (apportioned over the year). Parents you could think of making a good teaching lesson for your children on serving others and giving in foreign lands.
If there are more givers, that would be welcome as there more families who could use the assistance. I just don't want people to be discouraged and think that their small gifts do not make a difference because they really do! It is not the amount that counts but the heart of the giver and the number of givers toward the same cause.
Pastor Jonah & Brother Thomas have been overwhelmed this year with the number of needs for planting, for school & related needs and for medical needs. We can help to bear their burdens when it comes to planting, evangelism, medicine, latrines, stoves, clean water, etc. There is also a bank account waiting to be grown to meet the school needs for next term. We need your help.
I know there are many thoughts on giving and many people have their own pet charities. I want to share what I found on one excellent website about giving. This website dealing comprehensively with different questions about giving in a biblical and principled way. It deals with questions about giving for those who are on social assistance, unemployed or in debt. I found the website a useful resource and wanted to share this excerpt with you.
"God teaches us that we do... owe the poor, although not in the way we might think. In God’s economy, serving those in need is serving him, and failing to serve those in need is failing to serve him (Matthew 25:31-46). Romans 13:8 says to owe no debt to others except love, and Jesus teaches that loving others means caring for them in the same way we would want to be loved. How would we want to be cared for if we were poor and needy while others were rich? Clearly, we would want help getting our basic needs met. If this weren’t clear enough, Jesus makes the same point in story form in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In short, providing care for the physically and emotionally wounded; being a parent to an orphan or unwanted child; providing job training and economic empowerment; and providing emergency relief after famine, war, disease and natural disasters are all possible aspects of the Christian’s debt of love. That is what we owe the poor." [source: Generous Giving - Common Excuses ]
CAN WE GIVE A GOOD SEED?
God bless you as you prayerfully consider this need. xoxoxo
Leaders in the churches and women's groups, please think about taking on team projects to raise funds for different aspects of the missions needs in Kenya.
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For $16 a month or $200 a year you can send a Kenyan child to secondary school. This includes books, school supplies, uniform and shoes.
During dry seasons rivers dry up, increasing the formidable burden of fetching water, which can consume four hours a day or more.
Thank you for your prayer support. If you are able to help us reach these goals in 2010, we thank you and give praise to God.
