The latest large scale support efforts for me was with a person who is involved with indigenous pastors (I'll leave out the nation as it is a persecuted one). There was a martyrdom involved with a relative of one young man who is still insistent on training to be a Pastor. A very basic principle is giving to others who are in situations which if it were in reverse we certainly would hope they would support us. Things may be more expensive than they were but in reality it doesn't take much cash to provide a Bible; or food supplies for someone's family for a month or a year. Again; financial accountability is important and Charity Navigator I would recommend highly; along with others since some organizations are hard to rate with certain economic data not available.
In my case there has been exciting information in regard to people coming to faith in places in Europe as well as South America and the Caribbean. We all can rejoice someday seeing those people we have never met.
Also things were given to me; most of what I now have came from those that worked all their lives who sadly didn't know the Lord but God has given me the resources to be in a better position than most and of course I want to hear "well done good and faithful servant" someday. I don't say any of this to boast and am glad we are anonymous here.
I did want to say that along with helping a friend that I have mentioned here; someone else I have befriended in my church is living at the edge of her budget who I am putting money in the "benevolence fund" for incognito. We should look around to ensure those in our own congregation that may be in need before placing all of our extra money into foreign missions; as some of the mission is here at home. Opportunities will present themselves; such as the gift request for kids in our local Awana for birthdays; etc.
There is reward in heaven for faithfulness now worth more than any earthly treasures.
The latest large scale support efforts for me was with a person who is involved with indigenous pastors (I'll leave out the nation as it is a persecuted one). There was a martyrdom involved with a relative of one young man who is still insistent on training to be a Pastor. A very basic principle is giving to others who are in situations which if it were in reverse we certainly would hope they would support us. Things may be more expensive than they were but in reality it doesn't take much cash to provide a Bible; or food supplies for someone's family for a month or a year. Again; financial accountability is important and Charity Navigator I would recommend highly; along with others since some organizations are hard to rate with certain economic data not available.
In my case there has been exciting information in regard to people coming to faith in places in Europe as well as South America and the Caribbean. We all can rejoice someday seeing those people we have never met.
Also things were given to me; most of what I now have came from those that worked all their lives who sadly didn't know the Lord but God has given me the resources to be in a better position than most and of course I want to hear "well done good and faithful servant" someday. I don't say any of this to boast and am glad we are anonymous here.
I did want to say that along with helping a friend that I have mentioned here; someone else I have befriended in my church is living at the edge of her budget who I am putting money in the "benevolence fund" for incognito. We should look around to ensure those in our own congregation that may be in need before placing all of our extra money into foreign missions; as some of the mission is here at home. Opportunities will present themselves; such as the gift request for kids in our local Awana for birthdays; etc.
There is reward in heaven for faithfulness now worth more than any earthly treasures.
Agape.
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