LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
There are the casualties we hear about in times of war. But one type of casualty gets little reporting and is hard to imagine: the sheer number of displaced civilians and noncombatants. Innocent people flee their homes in numbers in the hundreds of thousands of people! It is an overwhelming human need that gets underreported. This is happening in Lebanon. It’s a tragedy on a scale that is difficult to imagine. People need help and they need hope.
We are positioned by God to help provide that help and hope, because of the presence of faithful followers of Jesus, in Lebanon, that are ready to serve! That includes courageous WorldVenture colleagues present in the region right now, collecting and distributing food, clothing, and other supplies as people seek shelter and protection. As our colleagues and ministry partners receive untold numbers of people fleeing the conflict zone, we can help them with the resources needed to meet needs and share the hope and peace that comes from Jesus, no matter what conflict surrounds.
Remember, the need continues long after the news media leaves. WorldVenture and our colleagues have served the people of Lebanon for decades and will continue for the long term. And we invite you to join us in providing relief and hope for the long term. This is part of what we mean when we say that we are engaging the world for gospel impact.
Together, we are engaging the world for gospel impact!
WorldVenture’s Relief Funds are called “Good Sam Funds”
Jesus paints a picture of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) that goes beyond our cultural definition of “good.” The acts of the Samaritan were courageous, compassionate, generous, and exemplified boundary-breaking solidarity with another. Jesus concludes the story by saying “go and do likewise.” What would our world look like if we acted with courage, compassion, generosity, and solidarity with those in need? WorldVenture’s relief funds fall under a special designation called “Good Sam Funds.” They are created to offer relief to those in immediate need when disaster strikes. Compelled by the love of God, we will love our neighbors as ourselves and offer help and hope to those in need. We will “go and do likewise.”