Day 3: Wellspring International
Wellspring International is an arm of Ravi Zacharias' ministry. Ravi Zacharias is one of my very favorite people, and I have greatly benefited from his extensive body of speeches, podcasts, and books. He is an apologist, scholar, and author whom I have great respect for. I will be posting about the parent organization for Wellspring, RZIM, later in the month.
Their Mission: From the Wellspring International website, "Wellspring International was established in 2004 by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). A humanitarian arm of the organization, Wellspring International is an extension of the central focus of RZIM, where we live out what we preach and defend. Through a process of due diligence, the vision of Wellspring is to identify and financially equip existing organizations aiding women and children at risk, as well as to provide individual scholarships to support education, healthcare, and basic living needs." Wellspring provides aid to organizations in Cambodia, India, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, South Africa, Syria, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe.
What you can do: Donate money and host fundraisers through races, fashion shows, and whatever other means your creativity can come up with. The website provides ideas, resources, and support for starting your own fundraising campaign. You can research their various projects to make a decision on where you would like your funds to go, or you can just select "General Fund" to send your money wherever it is needed the most.
Day 4: Good Samaritan Mission
Good Samaritan Mission is another ministry that is very dear to me. Two of the directors are very dear friends of mine, and I have had the privilege of working for and with this mission in the past. I love their vision, and the fact that it is a local ministry that has a profound and beautiful impact on my community makes me have all the more affection for it.
Their mission: From their website, "The Good Samaritan Mission, Inc. is a charitable, not for profit, 501 (c) (3) Christian ministry. The Mission is dedicated to a holistic approach to enhancing the spiritual, emotional/psychological and physical quality of life of farm workers and others living in poverty. [...] Everything that we do is inspired by our love for Jesus, and is financed by private donations from friends like you." This Mission hosts a food pantry once a week, a clothes closet, a Spanish-speaking church service, after-school program, Bible studies, health and wellness resources, and a social worker to help people get the help they need. The Mission is constantly changing and adapting to the needs of the community, so please visit their website to see what new and exciting things they are up to.
What you can do: Donate, volunteer, give clothes, food, furniture, and whatever other resources you feel could be of value here. It would also be good to raise funds and awareness in your church or community. The Mission is tucked away in a little town in Florida, so the more people know about it, the more help they can give and receive. I know that they are low on many food items right now, specifically rice. Please consider making this mission a regular part of your giving this holiday season and in the coming year.
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