IDES – April 3 2017 – VBS 2017 – How to Be a Difference-Maker – NOW AVAILABLE!

VBS 2017 – “How to Be a Difference-Maker”

Videos Now Available!

It is IDES’ mission to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ.

We would not be able to fulfill this mission in the future without an inspired young generation. Every year, we are blessed by the outpouring of generosity and creativity from our youngest supporters.

We believe that no matter how young, anybody can be a difference-maker.

These 5 videos, featuring talented young students from Traders Point Christian Academy, have been created to inspire your VBS students to take action, and to inform them about how IDES can provide them with opportunities to do so.

We pray that your VBS students will find these 5 brief stories inspiring and encouraging. Each video lasts between 5-7 minutes, perfect for use as a “missions moment” during your VBS days. They may be streamed online directly from our website at the button below.

Please contact us at 317-773-4111 or ides@ides.org for more information, or to receive a hard copy.

BE A DIFFERENCE-MAKER

Recent Project Stories and Devotional Blogs

Apr. 3 – Thoughts on Aging Gracefully – Devotional Blog

“As we read God’s Word we discover that our heavenly Father is not overly troubled by the outward signs of maturity that cause alarm for so many people today. What truly troubles God’s heart are inner signs of immaturity.”

Read more in this week’s encouraging Devotional Blog by clicking the graphic above.

Mar. 27 – How to Combat Compassion Fatigue – Devotional Blog

“I confess: I work for a nonprofit ministry, and I sometimes get tired of helping people. I hate to say it, but it’s true. Staying compassionate can be exhausting…Compassion fatigue” is a real issue in the world of nonprofit ministry, especially when the odds seem to be stacked ever against us in regards to alleviating physical and spiritual poverty.”

Maybe you have experienced similar feelings. Read more of this challenging Devotional Blog by clicking the graphic above.

Mar. 30 – Year-Round Abundance: Thailand – Project Story

“The time had come for harvest in 9 villages in Thailand.Families whose lives center around the agricultural calendar took to the fields to cut and bundle the rice. This harvest would provide food for themselves, and for their livestock for the entire coming year. The bundles were stacked tall and neatly, ready to dry for several days before the milling process began, and then…Disaster struck.” Find out how YOUR love made a difference by clicking the photo above.

Mar. 23 – NEW VIDEO – India Trip Review 2017

Two IDES staff members were recently blessed to spend time with several mission partners in India.

This video shares the story of how YOUR generosity is transforming lives in Jesus’ name.

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch by clicking the screenshot above – please continue to pray for those who are suffering, and for those who are serving!

IDES Welcomes Non-Cash Gifts

Most of the contributions IDES receives come in the form of a check or money order. Other times contributions are made electronically from a donor’s bank account or credit card.

But did you know IDES is able to accept gifts of other kinds? Non-cash gifts might include:

Mutual fund shares

Stocks & bonds

Gifts of life insurance

Matching gifts: IDES is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) organization, and meets the requirements of many corporate matching gift programs

These are just a few of the ways new and existing partners can help fund the vital work IDES is carrying out around the world.

If you are considering a non-cash gift, or would like more information, please call us at 317-773-4111. Ask to speak with Gary Finley or Rita Camden. You can also send an email to gfinley@ides.org. Thank you for your partnership!