Weathering the Storm
It is reported that the coronavirus pandemic will likely launch a further half billion more people into crippling poverty.
It is tough in Canada but it is even tougher in many developing countries. For this reason our FAIR department is launching: Weathering the Storm (September – December 2020), an appeal that is best described by our FAIR Director Dan Shurr.
“FAIR has been working with many Fellowship International missionaries to meet the needs of their communities during the worst of the pandemic. Through the Weathering the Storm appeal, FAIR is seeking to raise $80,000 to support their work. Funds will be used towards the purchase of food baskets and cooking essentials. In cases where deemed appropriate, rent or income support and resources for families to get back on their feet may be provided.
“Currently identified missionaries and fields include Diego and Claudia Cardona (Colombia), Karim and Rita Anayssi and Bechara and Roula Karkafi (Lebanon), Edwin and Helmi Karwur (Indonesia), Ronald Jeyaseelan (Sri Lanka), the Walls (France), stranded international students in Canada, and in the area surrounding Shikarpur Christian Hospital (Pakistan).
“FAIR is also inviting you to take part in the Weathering the Storm appeal through faithful giving. By prayerfully and wisely sharing your resources, you can help some of the most vulnerable during these challenging days.
“Secure donations to the Weathering the Storm appeal can be made online at: fellowship.ca/WeatheringtheStorm”
The Fellowship’s Child Sponsorship Program
September marks one year since the launch of the Fellowship Child Sponsorship program. In the past 12 months, we have seen 79 new sponsors commit to 116 sponsorships. This means that we only need 365 more sponsorships to reach our goal of 665 — which will mean the ministries are sustained by sponsors. Sponsors are giving monthly or annually in support of the holistic ministries at one or more of the four program locations (Casa Hogar in Honduras, Clementia Life Centre in Lebanon, Cedar Home in Lebanon, and Love Trust in Sri Lanka). You can find out more about the Fellowship Child Sponsorship program or sponsor a child by visiting fellowship.ca/ChildSponsorship
Please prayerfully consider giving to these opportunities to alleviate some suffering in the world.