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Day of Giving Update: How Your Gifts are Helping in Uganda
When COVID-19 hit Uganda, most people’s biggest fear was of dying during this deadly pandemic. Little did they know that first, they would run out of food… Psalm 68:5 says that God is “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows.” He has been faithful to not let the vulnerable poor in Uganda’s Kinship Projects starve to death – thanks to you! Last month, we asked you to join together with other dedicated supporters during More Daylight to Donate, our annual Day of Giving, to help provide food for hundreds of orphans and widows in Uganda. One of those News
Kinship Projects Worldwide Face Unique Challenges During Pandemic
In addition to social distancing and taking the same precautions as the rest of the world, Kinship Projects are fighting this pandemic in some unique ways. For instance, hand washing has been a bit of a challenge. We all know that one of the best ways to combat the spread of viruses is simply by washing your hands with soap and water. However, running water is an uncommon luxury in many of the communities where our Kinship Projects are located! Hand-washing stations were set up, along with extra soap and hand sanitizers in many locations. Kinship Projects also had to Newsletter
COVID-19 Is Deadly…in More Ways than You May Realize
COVID-19 Is Deadly…in More Ways than You May Realize Support Emergency Relief As food prices rose and jobs became scarce, parents in Thailand struggled to feed their families. For over two years, we’ve experienced the effects of COVID-19 on schools, businesses, and families. But in the developing world, this disease brought additional dangers and challenges. And for many, a physical illness was the least of their concerns. Violence erupted worldwide trying to enforce guidelines set up to protect people from the virus. Beatings happened in the markets, and robberies and looting were a constant threat. Because of road closures, strict Newsletter
Kinship United’s Response to COVID-19
There are so many negative messages about COVID-19 and you should know that you have given us a chance to share some good news. A number of you have asked about how we could possibly be prepared to deal with the thousands of children and the people scattered around the world in Kinship churches who would be left helpless by a World Pandemic. Whenever we face a crisis like war or disease, I have a saying: “Man, I’m glad my dad’s the King!” That’s because I know I can do nothing without Him. And He must have revealed these needs News
5 Tips for Getting Your Church Involved in Orphan Care
It seems like an easy assumption that any church would jump at the opportunity to care for orphans and widows. But if you've ever tried to get your church involved in orphan care, you may have hit a few unexpected challenges. After years of working with faithful churches who generously serve orphans and widows together with our in-country partners, here are five tips we’ve learned for getting your church involved in orphan care: 1. Be patient Don’t be offended if your pastor doesn’t have time to think this through immediately. Or if multiple committees want to get involved and do Orphan Rescue
