Your gift provides a clean water source, health training, and hope to mothers like Reurng living in East Africa and Cambodia. If funds exceed the specific need of a project, or due to unforeseen circumstances the project cannot be completed, they will be used for similar purposes or other outreaches of LIFE such as Mission Feeding, Rescue LIFE, Water for LIFE, and TheLIFE TODAYprogram. Jesus still calls all who would follow him to deny themselves, take up their cross, and identify themselves with his new community. A safe and clean place for students and teachers to go to the bathroom. Uganda, Africa, .icon-population .st0{fill:currentColor;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:0.25;stroke-miterlimit:10;} We know that the pond water gives us fever and diarrhea, but we have no choice. - Reurng. But we deny that this can save, for people suppress the truth by their unrighteousness. I would estimate that 85% of mission organizations in Latin America use The Lausanne Covenant as their statement of faith. David Ruiz, WEA Mission Commission (1997-2018). Communities know the pride of ownership. 200 people, It pains me to walk long distances to fetch water that is so salty. - Elizabeth. Privacy Policy|Site Map|ECFA Member We also express our deep concern for all who have been unjustly imprisoned, and especially for those who are suffering for their testimony to the Lord Jesus. 241 people, When we get safe water, everything will change for us. - Mary, .icon-population .st0{fill:currentColor;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:0.25;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. Our in-country teams are comprised of 100% local Christian staff to best serve villages. 307 people, An accessible, safe water supply in our village will be a solution to many community problems. - Pendo, .icon-population .st0{fill:currentColor;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:0.25;stroke-miterlimit:10;} While every effort will be made to apply your gift according to an indicated preference, if any, LIFE Outreach International has complete discretion and control over the use of the donated funds. Missionaries should flow ever more freely from and to all six continents in a spirit of humble service. 0000001653 00000 n
We rejoice that a new missionary era has dawned. We affirm that Christ sends his redeemed people into the world as the Father sent him, and that this calls for a similar deep and costly penetration of the world. Here too we express penitence both for our neglect and for having sometimes regarded evangelism and social concern as mutually exclusive. It defined what it means to be evangelical, and challenged Christians to work together to make Jesus Christ known throughout the world. 338 people, Your donation to Lifewater is tax deductible as allowed by law. *$}(`:S)O;K'YQ.,Y^3/^N'2Wf[/Q5(,s6F-Nam2ckI5ww7J9-ObJm
%p r]Z=g\~ `wG=*!LCzED. School latrines encourage attendance, especially for girls. We therefore should share his concern for justice and reconciliation throughout human society and for the liberation of men and women from every kind of oppression. Your gift provides a clean water source, health training, and hope to mothers like Reurng living in East Africa and Cambodia. The message of salvation implies also a message of judgment upon every form of alienation, oppression and discrimination, and we should not be afraid to denounce evil and injustice wherever they exist. We empower local churches to seek out and serve the needs of the marginalized, loving others in word and deed. (Colossians 1:27,28; Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5,9; Mark 10:42-45; Ephesians 4:11,12).
307 people, With safe water, families like Khadijah can begin to live healthy lives. - Kamara, Tanzania Country Director, .icon-map-pin .st0{fill:currentColor;} For we detect the activity of our enemy, not only in false ideologies outside the Church, but also inside it in false gospels which twist Scripture and put people in the place of God. (Galatians 1:6-9; Romans 1:18-32; l Timothy 2:5,6; Acts 4:12; John 3:16-19; 2 Peter 3:9; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; John 4:42; Matthew 11:28; Ephesians 1:20,21; Philippians 2:9-11). A new well, providing fresh, clean water, can help stop the cycle of death and offer a blessing that lasts a lifetime truly a precious gift of hope and life. Every two minutes, a child dies from a preventable waterborne disease. Yet we who share the same biblical faith should be closely united in fellowship, work and witness. 0000002074 00000 n
.icon-map-pin .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} .icon-population .st0{fill:currentColor;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:0.25;stroke-miterlimit:10;} I believe that salvation is a free gift of grace, received through faith in Christ and expressed through good works performed in his name. Tanzania, Africa, .icon-population .st0{fill:currentColor;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:0.25;stroke-miterlimit:10;} We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. We thank God for you and appreciate your support. .icon-map-pin .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} (Acts 17:26,31; Genesis 18:25; Isaiah 1:17; Psalm 45:7; Genesis 1:26,27; James 3:9; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27,35; James 2:14-26; John 3:3,5; Matthew 5:20; 6:33; 2 Corinthians 3:18; James 2:20). Because they are fallen, all of it is tainted with sin and some of it is demonic. maintained by a local water committee. We believe every child should have access to safe water. Learn More. With safe water, families like Khadijah can begin to live healthy lives. - Kamara, Tanzania Country Director, .icon-map-pin .st0{fill:currentColor;} We are convinced that this is the time for churches and para-church agencies to pray earnestly for the salvation of the unreached and to launch new efforts to achieve world evangelization. 0000005454 00000 n
At the same time we refuse to be intimidated by their fate. Through it the Holy Spirit still speaks today. %%EOF
Hover over any of the blinking dots to learn more about the element. Because men and women are made in the image of God, every person, regardless of race, religion, colour, culture, class, sex or age, has an intrinsic dignity because of which he or she should be respected and served, not exploited. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Your donation to Lifewater is tax deductible as allowed by law. Their work is bringing about lasting change that will impact generations to come., Billy Nolan | Director of Global Partnerships, Northpoint Church, I have never seen a nonprofit that is so sustainable and is making such a big impact., Lifewaters mission of providing clean water and healthy communities is evident in their work. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; John 10:35; Isaiah 55:11; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Romans 1:16, Matthew 5:17,18; Jude 3; Ephesians 1:17,18; 3:10,18). A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed (Proverbs 11:25). We extend assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. (Romans 1:8; Philippians 1:5; 4:15; Acts 13:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8). The message of the Bible is addressed to all men and women. Under God, the result will be the rise of churches deeply rooted in Christ and closely related to their culture. .icon-population .st0{fill:currentColor;stroke:#FFFFFF;stroke-width:0.25;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Engineers assess the water problem in every village, taking into account factors like water coverage, geographical challenges, and key cultural norms, and they plan appropriate solutions. The dominant role of western missions is fast disappearing. Your gift provides a clean water source, health training, and hope to mothers like Obore living in East Africa and Cambodia. We affirm that there is only one Saviour and only one gospel, although there is a wide diversity of evangelistic approaches. When 90% of families have a certified Healthy Home, ODF is achieved, and the new village water source is in place, the new Healthy Village hosts a party complete with speeches, dancing, and raising the Healthy Village flag! encourage students to practice healthy behaviors. 0000012811 00000 n
They are the change makers and they are the hands and feet of Jesus in the worlds remote corners. We serve in hard-to-reach places where families are most vulnerable to waterborne illnesses. (1 Timothy 1:1-4; Acts 4:19; 5:29; Colossians 3:24; Hebrews 13:1-3; Luke 4:18; Galatians 5:11; 6:12; Matthew 5:10-12; John 15:18-21). Living Water International is a registered 501(c)(3). 0000008566 00000 n
We cannot hope to attain this goal without sacrifice. Once a home has mastered each healthy habit, they are a certified Healthy Home. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. 307 people, With safe water, families like Khadijah can begin to live healthy lives. - Kamara, Tanzania Country Director, .icon-map-pin .st0{fill:currentColor;} Families adopt health practices, elect water committees, and contribute 10% of the cost of the water source either through monetary means, materials, or labor. We affirm our belief in the one eternal God, Creator and Lord of the world, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who governs all things according to the purpose of his will. 338 people, I dream of venturing into other more profitable activities should we get safe water. - Brenda, .icon-map-pin .st0{fill:currentColor;} God helping us, we too will seek to stand against injustice and to remain faithful to the gospel, whatever the cost. .icon-map-pin .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} We approach global problems with local solutions for a lasting impact. Learn about our beginnings, ongoing connections, and mission today. Box 982000Fort Worth, TX 76182-8000writeEmail("info", "info", "lifetoday.org", ""); 2022 Life Outreach International. 153 people, With safe water, families like Hadijas can begin to live healthy lives. - Kamara, Tanzania Country Director. materials that every family can afford. Lifewater International has taken the principles in When Helping Hurts and applied them to create a relational, long-term, asset-based, Christian clean water charity., Dr. Brian Fikkert | Author, When Helping Hurts, For over 40 years, Lifewater has been investing in local solutionsthis results in impact and sustainability., Jena Nardella | Founder, Blood:Water Mission, Seeing the integration of faith and action isnt always easy to find. The development of strategies for world evangelization calls for imaginative pioneering methods. We also reject as derogatory to Christ and the gospel every kind of syncretism and dialogue which implies that Christ speaks equally through all religions and ideologies. Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) training reveals current practices that are making people sick, opening communities to Lifewaters WASH training, a set of habits (like hand washing) known to be critical to ones health.
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