Daughter in Waiting Ministry

Morning,

This week for our ‘resources sharing’ month, I wanted to provide a list of national and international organizations that you can support for the summer and beyond. 

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV)

1. The Salvation Army
   1. Mission Statement: 
      1. Its message is based on the Bible.
      2. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
      3. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
2. World Vision International
   1. Mission Statement: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
3. World Relief
   1. Mission Statement: At World Relief, our mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church.
4. HOPE International 
   1. Mission Statement:
      1. To invest in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.
      2. We share the hope of Christ as we provide biblically based training, savings services, and loans that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.
5. Children’s Hunger Fund
   1. Mission Statement: Our mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.
6. LifePath Christian Ministries
   1. Mission Statement: Our Mission is to extend the love of Christ to our neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, and a connection to support services.

In addition, here are some things to look for when supporting a Christian organization:

• Their charity rating:
  • Reputable sites like Charity Navigator or GuideStar provide good insight.
• Their transparency with the work they are doing:
  • It aligns with their mission statement.
  • They have a shared and visible impact on the communities they’re serving.
  • They have consistent outreach efforts.
• Their stewardship:
  • They are transparent with their financial strategies.
  • They value, respect, and cherish the communities they serve.
  • They value and cherish their donors and those serving on behalf of their organizations.
  • They provide clarity in displaying how they’re efficient.
• Their leadership:
  • They have a Board of Directors or senior leadership that provides a check-and-balances system.

I hope this is helpful for you. Please make sure to share your recommended charities in the comment section.

Regular posting starts again on Monday, August 5th. I look forward to sharing Chapter 20 with you! 🙂

Sincerely,

Anne