In my Father's Name: Caring for Widows and Orphans

Goal: Raise $1000 for Widows

In my Father's Name: Caring for Widows and Orphans

Goal: Raise $1000 for Widows

$1005

raised

$1000

goal

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Message

I’m an orphan-I lost my dad early to Alzheimers. We had few options to pay for his care while he was ill but God came through in a miraculous way. We could hardly believe or understand the provision but we will always be grateful.

For widows in Asia, there is no government assistance or social programs. They are viewed as a curse, the reason for their husband’s death and are shunned. The lack of resources will often drive them to starvation or prostitution. Like my family, they need God to come through in a miraculous way.

I am raising $1000 which will support five widows this year. This campaign is to glorify my Father’s name and to honor my dad’s memory whom I miss every day. God calls us to care for the widows and the orphans and this is simple way to reach out in faith. God loves these women and wants you and I to communicate His love in a tangible and desperately needed way.

Recently, I’ve been asking myself what I’m doing to step out in faith and it was hard for me to come up with anything. Raising $1000 is a big number but I believe God is able and waiting willingly for me to move. I’m not going to stand still any longer–I’m going to have faith that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. I hope you will take this chance to be a part of what He’s doing by donating to my campaign in a way that challenges you.

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” ~James 1:27

DONATIONS TO CAMPAIGN

$5.00USD Angelo

3/08/15
God bless you

$50.00USD Anonymous

12/11/12

$100.00USD Anonymous

12/11/12

$50.00USD Merridy

12/11/12

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About Widows

Upon becoming a widow in in some developing nations, a woman is often blamed for her husband's death and enters a life of shame. Burdened with the responsibility to care for her children alone, she is often forced into begging or even prostitution.

You donation will help GFA give widows a means of renewable income, like a sewing machine or farm animals. You'll also help with daily essentials, like blankets and water filters.

This support will be given through the local church, giving widows a chance to learn about the love of Jesus Christ.

About GFA World

TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA

Since 1979, GFA has existed to fulfill one passion: See communities in Asia and Africa discover the same joy, hope and lasting peace we’ve found in Christ.

We serve to equip missionaries to minister throughout Asia. The projects funded through myGFA each play a significant part in helping missionaries serve more effectively and in transforming communities with the love of Christ.

Learn more about GFA »


Our Stewardship Commitment

GFA World is dedicated to the most effective and efficient stewardship of resources, according to 1 Corinthians 3:12-14. Contributions to GFA are income tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. All gift options represent GFA's actual ministry efforts to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities. GFA World seeks to use contributions raised for a particular ministry in furtherance of that charitable objective, but retains control and discretion over all donated funds to further its overall charitable objectives.


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Donations

Name
Amount
Date
Comment
Angelo
$5.00 USD
03/08/15
God bless you
"God bless you"
Anonymous
$50.00 USD
12/11/12
Anonymous
$100.00 USD
12/11/12
Merridy
$50.00 USD
12/11/12
Anonymous
$55.00 USD
12/11/12
Anonymous
$100.00 USD
12/10/12
Lord LOVES orphans and widows, and loves those who care for them in His Name. Thank you for the opportunity to help them.
"Lord LOVES orphans and widows, and loves those who care for them in His Name. Thank you for the opportunity to help them. "
Anonymous
$100.00 USD
11/04/12
Anonymous
$100.00 USD
10/26/12
Anonymous
$40.00 USD
10/26/12
May God bless! What an awesome opportunity!
"May God bless! What an awesome opportunity!"
Anonymous
$10.00 USD
10/25/12
Love your heart lady! Thanks for so many valuable reminders.
"Love your heart lady! Thanks for so many valuable reminders."
Jeffrey
$50.00 USD
10/24/12
Eva
$20.00 USD
10/24/12
To God be the Glory! Go girl!
"To God be the Glory! Go girl!"
Anonymous
$50.00 USD
10/24/12
Missing your dad every day, too.
"Missing your dad every day, too."
Anonymous
$25.00 USD
10/24/12
I pray God does amazing things through this:) You go girl!
"I pray God does amazing things through this:) You go girl!"
Anonymous
$200.00 USD
10/24/12
Anonymous
$50.00 USD
10/24/12

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