Great Lakes District | The Christian Missionary Alliance

In a recent message at a church service a pastor had this to say: “If you call the God of the Bible your God, even when what He does or tells you does not seem to make sense, you have no choice but to believe and do what He is telling you.”

In light of the recent events of Haiti, this message seems to ring true more than ever before.  Much of what we see in Haiti along with suffering around the world does not seem to make sense.  Yet as followers of Christ we have no choice but to believe that the God of the Bible has a plan for these precious people.  Even in the devastation that has been seen, it is a time to stop and acknowledge that God in his Sovereignty will bring his plans to pass.

It is also a time to stop and realize that we have a global responsibility to people who have so much less than ourselves.  It seems unfortunate that at times it takes a devastating earthquake to wake us up to the reality of suffering.  Suffering that for many people goes on day after day and year after year.  This is an incredible time now more than ever to remind people around us of daily opportunities we have to give to those in need both big and small.    This realization might start with directing people around you to the incredible ministry that the Christian and Missionary Alliance is doing globally, along with the chance to partner with them for relief in Haiti. 

Christian and Missionary Alliance

Or, if you have not had a chance to look at the missions opportunities that we have on our resources page, this might be a good time to take a look and see if there is anything that might fit your ministry.   Here is a general recap of some great partnership opportunities for you and the people you serve:

Kiva:

Kiva’s mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.  Kiva is the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs around the globe. Kiva.com

Kiva

Samaritan’s Purse:

For over 35 years, Samaritan’s Purse has done it’s utmost to follow Christ’s command by going to the aid of the world’s poor, sick, and suffering. They are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns them a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.  Samaritanspurse.com

Samaritan's Purse

One:

ONE is a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization backed by more than 2 million people who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. Cofounded by Bono and other campaigners, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African policy makers and activists.  One.com

One

Light Gives Heat

The mission of Light Gives Heat is to empower Africans through the encouragement of economical stability and creative endeavors, motivating people in the west to “be the change they want to see in the world.”  Lightgivesheat.com

Light Gives Heat

Compassion International:

Sponsoring children in need is breaking the cycle of poverty.  Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.  Compassioninternational.com

Compassion International

For these resources and more, please refer to our resource pages.  If you have a resource that you think might benefit our team, please take a moment and submit it by clicking here!