OVERVIEW OF A MERCY MINISTRY DAY
The Bible is full of verses that require us to help those who need our help. Some examples are “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.” Another one is when Jesus asks what we have done in His name. He rejects and accepts people based on serving a cup of water to a thirsty person or giving clothing to someone in need. This is what the mercy ministry is all about. It is a day away from working for the children, but it isn’t a wasted day. It is a day where we serve families. Families that line up for hours to get food so they can feed their family. And the satisfaction of watching the children walk away with a smiles on their faces.
Over the years, we have seen huge changes in the poverty-stricken areas of Anapra and now Loma Blanca. We are seeing the cardboard homes disappearing. Oh, do not get me wrong, there are still hundreds of them, but not thousands! Family we are building up healthy families, not only spiritually, but also physically & emotionally. As we bring in supplies, such as a full School Backpack, not having to buy the supplies, allows them buy block or windows for their homes or whatever is needed to improve their lives.
Thanks to the thousands that have sacrificed over the years, We are making a huge difference in our world TODAY!
THANK YOU! – ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS!
But family the work is not done. So, until Jesus comes for us, we will keep on keeping on like Jesus.
John 14:12
I assure you: The one who believes in Me will also do the works that I do. And will do greater works than these, because I Am going to My father.
These are the everyday needs we would love to supply our families with.
• New Bibles in Spanish all types. (We like to have old & new testaments together)
• New Clothing all sizes ~ male & female ~ Summer & winter ~
• New Shoes all sizes ~ male & female ~ Summer & winter
• New Socks and Under garments all sizes ~ male & female
• Backpacks Check list on Campaign fill a Backpack
• Blankets all sizes ~ new, homemade or in great used condition
• Clothes Line & Clothes Pins
• Umbrellas (new or good used)
•New toys for Christmas ~ all kinds’ of fun-stuff for all ages!
NO toys that represent magic or witch craft stuff.
• Everyday kid stuff-coloring books, crayons, water paints, children’s books in Spanish, balls, etc. Think of the toys children used to play with before Nintendo and computer games.
• New hygiene products of all kinds ~ some groups make-up beautiful, gallon size, zip-locked bags stuffed with awesome goodies. Just ask you’re self, what does my family need to keep clean?
• Sewing Bags ~ a sandwich size zip-lock bags, filled with needles, threads, a tumble, safety pins, etc.
• Some groups have sewn sling-like baby holders.
• Grocery Bags (see the Minnesota web-site for directions)
• Homemade Quilts
These are just a few ideas. I’m sure you could think of many other great ideas. If you do run it by us and we’ll talk about it. Thanks soooo much for praying, caring and sharing. The Lord bless you with your hearts desires and bless you one-hundred fold!
In HIS fields, Cathy
