Saturday, November 28, 2009 Advent Conspiracy: Love All

The true story of Christ's birth is a story of promise, hope, and revolutionary love.

"When Jesus loved, He loved in ways never imagined. Though rich, he became poor to love the poor, the forgotten, the overlooked and the sick. He played to the margins.

By spending less at Christmas we have the opportunity to join Him in giving resources to those who need help the most."

We challenge you to buy one less gift this year or even one less latte this week, and you can help streetwalkers in Ecuador find a new life, point people toward God in India, or provide a present for a Filipino child who has never received a Christmas gift. It will be one unbelievable present in the name of Christ. Here's how:

FIRST CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A FILIPINO CHILD

On December 19, 2009, Mt. Moriah Camp in Malaybalay City, Philippines will be having a Christmas party for the underprivileged children that attend their fellowship. You may know Jaxi and Nathan Howes who have been serving there in the last week.

Many of these kids may have never attended a party or received a Christmas present in their entire lives. Can you be a part of a blessing that will give meaning to their Christmas?

The camp is preparing 300 gift packages for the children and their families containing sardines, noodles, biscuits, candles, toothpaste, tooth brushes, clothes, soap, toys, and more. The cost of a package is just $3.50 each.

Will you sponsor one, two, or more Christmas packages before December 15? DONATE THROUGH ENCOUNTER HERE and be sure to mention that your donation goes to the "Mt. Moriah Camp".

A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

There are over 5,500 missionaries — as well as churches, volunteers, and local believers — that are finding creative ways to overcome spiritual and physical barriers and share God's crazy love all over the world.

In Ecuador, missionary Barbara Rivers helps street prostitutes escape a lifeless existence and discover that Jesus’ love isn’t for sale, but free. Just $3 a day can help Barbara lead these women in a u-turn that changes lives. [read more]

Amid India’s poverty, filth and noise, there is lostness. People there worship all kinds of so-called gods in a desperate attempt to cover their bases. Just $5 an hour helps a missionary named "Moses" point them toward the one true God. [view video]

With land almost too poor to farm and no electricity or running water, the villagers of this undisclosed location find strength in a legend that a “precious gift” would be shared with them. A missionary "Michael Martin" hopes to blanket this remote location with hundreds of cassette tapes. These tapes that share the "precious gift" of Christ are just $1 each. [view video]

We encourage you to help these missionaries make a difference. DONATE THROUGH ENCOUNTER HERE and be sure to mention that your donation goes to the "Lottie Moon Christmas offering".

We challenge you to enter the story of God's love. Enter the Advent Conspiracy.