By Stonecreek/Elevate City Ministry Team
Where were you 3 months ago?
For most of us, it was the start of the holiday season. A time for family, a time for celebration, a time for rest. For Mary, she was about to enter the hardest season in her life!
Three months ago, Mary, the mother of 4 beautiful children, was about to give birth to her 5th child. One month after her new baby was born, her husband was killed in the war in Sudan, which has been going on for 20 years!
Escaping the war to rescue her children, she fled to another country… spending about a week on a bus with her 5 children, and whatever they could carry.
Three months. A birth. A death. An escape.
Although Mary has rescued her children and started a new life…they still have a lot to overcome. We have the opportunity to elevate the Name of Jesus and change this incredibly strong family’s life… not 3 months from now, but in 3 days.
Although Mary has rescued her children and started a new life…they still have a lot to overcome.
In their new place, they have no running water to bathe in, no beds to sleep in, no toys to play with, no books to read or learn from, and no stove to cook meals on. Mary has such a strong spirit and believes in the Lord and His mighty hand, but there is more to come.
During our home visit, we prayed and shared the Gospel, encouraging them with the Word of God.
Mary’s children like their mother have a strong spirit and hope.
Lillian, the oldest is 11 and wants to become a doctor. Anas, who is 9 wants to be a pilot. Sonia, who is 7 wants to be a teacher. Eny who is 5, wants to be an engineer. And the 2-month old babe, Agnes, her story has just begun.
Over the next three days
We are believing that God, through you, will elevate the name of Jesus and provide this family with food, beds, furniture, school costs, house rent, electricity, running water and other necessities to make this house a home.
Visit our shop to donate or buy a gift of hope for Mary and her family, and our team will personally deliver these gifts on your behalf, by restoring hope, and letting them know they are seen, valued, and loved.
Your gift will help cover one month of house rent and utilities. It will release her from a burden that worries her daily that she won’t have a place to live when there is not enough work to help her pay the rent.
We hope to be able to provide the house rent for 12 months. You may choose to help them for one month, two or more. Please give as God leads.
Your gift will cover the cost for medical check ups for children and treatment for Ehlas.
Ramy is 12 years old. He dreams of becoming an carpenter like his father.
Your gift will provides a full academical year of life-changing opportunities such as:
1. An opportunity to attend school
2. Medical care, which often saves lives
3. Daily Nourishing food
4. School supplies and seasonal clothes
5. Mentoring and a safe environment
Ramy is 12 years old. He dreams of becoming a furniture designer and carpenter.
Your gift will provides a full academical year of life-changing opportunities such as:
1. An opportunity to attend school
2. Medical care, which often saves lives
3. Daily Nourishing food
4. School supplies and seasonal clothes
5. Mentoring and a safe environment
Your gift will provides a full academical year of life-changing opportunities such as:
1. An opportunity to attend kindergarden.
2. Medical care, which often saves lives
3. Daily Nourishing food
4. School supplies and seasonal clothes
5. Mentoring and a safe environment
Your gift will include the following items for an entire year:
Onesies, or other soft outfits
Baby sleepers or sleep sacks
Baby socks
Newborn hats, depending on climate
Disposable diapers or cloth diapers (and detergent for washing)
Disposable wipes or 12 cloth wipes
Diaper rash cream
Waterproof pad for diaper changes
Diaper pail or receptacle
Baby washcloths
Hooded towels
Baby sponge
Baby bath wash
Baby lotion
Baby bath tub
Baby nail clippers
Digital thermometer
Medicine dropper
Bulb syringe/nasal aspirator
Crib, cradle, or bassinet
Fitted sheets and mattress cover for crib, cradle, or bassinet
Burp cloths
Bottles, if you're bottle-feeding and bottle brush
A variety of bottle nipples, in different sizes
Breastfeeding pillow, nursing pads, and nipple cream
Breast pump
Baby diapers
The cylinder will be filled on a monthly base. You may choose to help for one month, two or more. Please give as God leads.
Your gift will provide a good quality mattress for one of the family’s beds. (Including delivery.)
Sany is 14 years old. He dreams of becoming an doctor.
Your gift will provides a full academical year of life-changing opportunities such as:
1. An opportunity to attend school
2. Medical care, which often saves lives
3. Daily Nourishing food
4. School supplies and seasonal clothes
5. Mentoring and a safe environment
Samaf is 10 years old. She dreams of becoming an engineer.
Your gift will provides a full academical year of life-changing opportunities such as:
1. An opportunity to attend school
2. Medical care, which often saves lives
3. Daily Nourishing food
4. School supplies and seasonal clothes
5. Mentoring and a safe environment
A vital need for Ehlas’ family is food. Your gift will provide one month of food for the entire family. Your generosity matters and it can make an incredible impact in keeping this refugee family well nourished.
We hope to be able to provide the food support for 12 months. You may choose to help them for one month, two or more.
Please give as God leads.