IDES – March 6 2017 – See First-Hand How YOUR Generosity is Changing Lives in India

See First-Hand How Your Generosity is Changing Lives in India

Recently, two staff members were blessed with the opportunity to visit several of IDES’ mission partners currently working throughout India.

This is what they witnessed.

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KNOW THEIR STORY

7 Ways to Help Your Kids

Become Good Stewards

As followers of Jesus, we want to pass our faith along to our children and grandchildren.

Children (like adults) learn best by example. Thankfully, many aspects of our walk with Christ such as daily prayer and treating others with respect are easily modeled.

Stewardship can be a bit more challenging. Here are a few ideas for helping your precious little ones understand how we respond to God’s blessings:

When they see you place your offering in the plate at church, take time later in the day to discuss what that means
Give younger children an appropriate amount to share when offerings are collected in their Sunday School class or Wee Worship session
As older children receive an allowance or earn money for chores at home, encourage them to give according to their income
In family devotion times, discuss passages such as Matthew 6:19-21, Mark 12:41-44, and II Corinthians 9:6,7
When you write a check or go online to support Christ-centered organizations outside the local church, occasionally talk about why those causes are important to you, and how your gift will meet needs in Jesus’ name
At Christmas or other special occasions, give your kids a “Bless Others Bonus” and allow them to choose items from IDES’ On-line Gift Catalog; talk about how each gift they select will bless those who receive it
Spend time praying with your kids, asking God to bless your gifts in a way that those who are helped understand His love for them, and have the opportunity to know Him as their God and Savior

Recent Project Stories and Devotional Blogs

Mar. 6 – Prayer Request for GAP Shipment

Instead of our normally scheduled Devotional Blog post this week, we are humbly asking you to join us in prayer. IDES was recently blessed with the approval to ship a container of around 260,000 servings of our nutritious GAP Meals to refugee and internally-displaced families who are suffering in Afghanistan. Last week, the shipment was put on delay due to concerns over the ongoing violence near the recipients’ location. Find out more by clicking the graphic above.

Feb. 27 – Your Work Matters – Devotional Blog

Do you ever find yourself asking these questions — Does my work matter in the universe? Am I making a positive impact with my career? Does what I do mean anything to anyone else? Does God care about my job? Am I really making a difference?

If so, you will find this Devotional Blog encouraging. Read on by clicking the graphic above.

Mar. 1 – The Typist’s Discovery: Egypt – Project Story

In some parts of the world, people do not have access to Christian educational resources, let alone the Bible itself, in their own heart language.

Sometimes we take for granted that we have unlimited access to the Scriptures, and numerous commentary resources on portable electronic devices in our pockets.

Find out how your support in providing a commentary of Romans changed this man’s life – just click the photo above.