The
ripest field is for evangelism is Children !
STRATEGY
Approximately one third of the world's population is under the
age of 15. In less evangelised areas of the world, this percentage
is considerably higher. Here children can form up to 50% of the
population. The harvest field is filled with children.
The
most receptive phase of a person's life is before 15 years of
age. Therefore, almost without exception, it is the children who
respond more readily to the message of salvation.
Ministry
to children is the most strategic ministry of the church and if
we were serious about evangelising the world, we would start with
children.
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Dear
friend,
Kidsreach in 2008 is directly involved in missions projects in
4 countries that we have chosen because of the needs of children
there and because we know the people working there are trustworthy
and will build on the training and resources we will be providing.
Each
of the projects (as outlined below) are an important mission to
equip workers to help children who are suffering.
The
funds that are donated will be used for the aid and development
work of Kidsreach.
We
know everyone has different capacities to give. Some will be able
to give a few dollars, others may sponsor a whole project. All
are appreciated.
You
can donate in various ways, so please use the method that best
suits you. Some prefer to give anonymously, but if you give us
your details, we will send you a report at the end of the project
and a receipt.
Thank
you for your concern.
Regards
David Goodwin
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| Sri
Lanka: Team Trip |
 27
July to 15 August
A team from Kidsreach are going to Sri Lanka to run 5
Conferences and Training Seminars as well as Children’s
Programs in different regions in Sri Lanka.
Funding
Needs:
Travel, cost of conferences and resources - there is a great
need for resources for workers who live in the poorer areas:
$13,500
Prayer
Needs
In
Sri Lanka, children suffer from many problems. Thousands have
been orphaned because of the civil war, natural disasters,
(including the tsunami) and poverty. Many child soldiers are
being used in the civil war. There are reported to be almost
1 million child labourers and 40,000 child prostitutes in
Sri Lanka and more than half of them boys. There are many
unschooled children and half of Sri Lanka’s population
live in extreme poverty.
Donation
code: J191 Kidsreach, Sri Lanka |
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| Indonesia:
David Goodwin |
 East
Java: 1-5 September
A 5-day School of Children's Counselling to train workers.
Jakarta:
7-13 September
Working with YWAM 'Mega Cities Project'. Children's Ministry
and Counselling Training.
Funding
Needs:
Travel, resources (manuals for delegates), living expenses
while in Indonesia: $3000. (We have combined these two trips
to save costs).
Prayer Needs
145000
children roam the streets of Jakarta, corruption and crime
are on the increase, flooding, pollution and environmental
disasters continue to plague the city and slums and settlements
are scattered throughout. Indonesia is the world's largest
Muslim nation, yet Jakarta is a city with thriving churches,
increasing unity and hope for the future.
Donation
code: J381 Kidsreach, Indonesia
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| PNG:
David Goodwin |
 Port
Moresby 22 June to 4 July
Two 5-day Schools of Children's Counselling focusing on helping
children in grief and who are victims of abuse, trauma. One is an
advanced course for those who attended in 2006.
Funding
Needs:
Travel, resources (manuals for workers) living expenses while in
PNG: $3000.00.
Prayer Needs
Children
make up nearly half of Papua New Guinea's 5.6 million people. Fewer
than half of all school-age children are enrolled in school, and
those who leave school early are unlikely to ever find paid employment.
Many
children are subjected to violence which result in them becoming
gang members (“raskols”), street vendors and child sex
workers. These are increasing problems. The most needy families
are isolated from support structures that might help.
Donation
code: J164 Kidsreach PNG
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| Ethiopia:
David Goodwin |
|  Addis,
Ethiopia 15-19 September
Five day School of Children's Counselling focusing on helping children
in grief and who are victims of abuse, trauma.
Funding
Needs:
Travel, resources, living expenses, sponsorship of workers: $5500.00
Prayer Needs
In
Ethiopia, children suffer from violence and poverty. Assaults on
children is a serious problem. The exploitation of children for
economic and sexual purposes is a problem including forced child
labor, and child labor. Many live on the street, are sexually and
physically abused and exploited.
Donation
code: J382 Kidsreach, Ethiopia |
| How
to give from Australia |
| The funds
that you donate are used for the aid and development work of Kidsreach
and are tax deductible. Donations can be made by direct transfer
to:
Global
Development Group,
Commonwealth Bank of Australia,
BSB 064118, Account No. 10200094
Please quote
the code beginning with J. for the country and project you wish
to donate to.
For your tax
deductible receipt, please email: kidsreach@kidsreach.org.au,
with your name and address and the date and amount you made the
direct deposit.
Or, you can
post your donation by cheque or credit card direct to:
Global
Development Group
Unit 6/734 Underwood Road,
Rochedale, Queensland 4123, Australia.
Please quote the code beginning with ‘J’ for the country
and project you wish to donate to.
For further
information or to make your donation direct, email kidsreach@kidsreach.org.au
CLICK
HERE FOR THE DONATION AND OFFERING FORM
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| How
to give from New Zealand |
| By
direct deposit:
Kidsreach
Charitable Trust
Westpac Bank, BSB 031531 Account No.: 0035418 02
Please quote
the code beginning with J. for the country and project you wish
to donate to.
For your receipt,
please email: lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz,
with your name and address and the date and amount you made the
direct deposit.
Or, you can
post your donation by cheque or credit card direct to:
Kidsreach
PO Box 305, Waikanae, 5250
Please quote the code beginning with J. for the country and project
you wish to donate to.
For further
information on how to donate, email lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz
CLICK
HERE FOR THE DONATION AND OFFERING FORM
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