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Cows and the milk they produce help families grow stronger, healthier and more financially secure. As a poor widow, Jamini could not offer her son Tavish a bright future. When her son grew up and married, her worry grew to include her grandchildren’s futures—until Tavish received a cow at a gift distribution.

“After having received the gift, we are really blessed. We have some income in our family. We have hope; we have a purpose in life and really are so blessed and so happy, just unlike what we thought our future would be.” —Jamini, whose son Tavish received a cow

When a lamb matures and produces offspring, its rich milk is an excellent source of calcium, an essential nutrient for young children. Income from selling milk or offspring can provide education, food, medical care or a multitude of other valuable needs for families. And healthier, stronger families mean healthier, stronger communities!

Water buffalo are powerful animals often used to plow fields. They produce milk for drinking or selling, and their dung can be used as fuel for cooking. A water buffalo will greatly improve a family’s financial situation!

“My 8-year-old nephew Benjamin has been waiting for the last few weeks for your Christmas Gift Catalog to come in the mail. He asks me nearly every day if it has come yet. ... After writing his list and handing over the money, he said that his joy was ‘too much!’ ” —Cherilyn, a donor from Canada

These portly critters bring powerful financial breakthroughs to needy families. Piglets fetch a good price in market, which enables families to buy whatever they need, and adult pigs provide ample meat for selling or eating.

“As I was very poor before, I used to worry a lot. … But now, since I have [these piglets,] all the worries and everything has been taken away. … After getting these piglets, I really have seen the works of prayer and what faith can really do. My faith is growing day by day.” —Mahavir, a father of three who can now feed and clothe his family

Goats can rapidly improve a family’s financial situation. In the case of one father, one pair of goats multiplied and enabled him to start a goat farm, which later grew to more than 75 goats he could milk or sell. He built a house for his family and sent his children to school, offering them a better future than his parents were able to offer him when he was a child.

“I just love how animals can help sustain a family with food and income. What a blessing it is to serve in this way.” —Hope, a donor from Tennessee

The gift of chickens supplements a family’s income and often helps a family get on its feet financially. Families can eat or sell the nutritious eggs, or they can hatch chicks to increase their flock and later have more eggs and chicks to sell.

“There is no one to take care of me at this old age. I am worried, thinking, ‘What will happen if I die and no one will even know about it?’ Today, I saw your care, and I am happy for the chicken you gave me.” —Pari, a 65-year-old widow

In many areas of Asia, widows are an invisible part of society. They are commonly ignored, rejected and believed to be cursed and the cause of their husbands’ deaths. Their own upbringing leads them to believe those same things about themselves. Even women who have been abandoned by their husbands face the same sudden crisis as that of widows.

Millions of children in Asia also must fend for themselves either as orphans, runaways or sons and daughters abandoned by their parents. Alone and unprotected, widows and abandoned children face immense practical and emotional hardships. But the Body of Christ can offer support and hope. GFA’s Widows and Abandoned Children Fund provides food, shelter, income-generating gifts, dignity and God’s compassion to women and children in need.

“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ ” —Matthew 25:40

Vocational training courses train people for occupations such as tailoring or candle making. The classes help people get better jobs so they can break out of the cycle of poverty and provide better lives for their families.

Tool kits include items such as axes, shovels, saws, plows, sickles and crowbars. Having the right tools increases a farmer’s productivity so fields can yield more. This increases the farmer’s income and ability to provide food, clothing, shelter and a better life for their family.

“When I see the condition of [these] people, their poverty, . . . it hurts me. It pains me to see them suffering. I wish I could bring changes in their lives.” —Kanak, a GFA-supported pastor

Roofs made of thatch are a common sight across Asia, but they don’t offer good protection from annual monsoon rains, which means families must spend precious resources repairing or replacing their possessions. These lightweight, sturdy tin roofs give needy families a safe, dry place to call home.

“We could see God’s love and God’s grace and mercy in our life through this Christmas gift. Because of this Christmas gift, my trust and faith in the Lord now is deeper.” —Aasia, whose husband received tin sheets to fix their badly leaking roof

These functional vehicles can mean the world to the needy families who receive them. Instead of renting a rickshaw at a high price, rickshaw drivers can take home all their earnings to care for their families and send their children to school.

“After getting the rickshaw, it is easier for me to earn money. ... I can easily maintain my family, and we do not worry about what to eat in the morning and in the evening.” — Prabhal, a father of two

Pull carts enable families to carry their wares wherever potential customers gather. Pull cart recipients are able to grow their existing businesses or even start new ones!

“With the pull cart, I can travel around and sell onions and potatoes. Wherever I find a suitable place, I stand and sell. My earnings have also increased.” —Bhrithi, a 38-year-old widow who was tearful and speechless when she received her pull cart

Malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquito nets save lives and offer a restful night’s sleep, free from the sting of disease-laden mosquitoes.

“We are five members in our home. We have one net, which is not enough for all of us, and also we sleep on the mud floor. The whole night I have to shoo off mosquitoes with clothes to save my little children from mosquito bites. But I am extremely happy to receive a mosquito net today.” —Kalani, a mother whose family is now protected from mosquitoes at night

Thousands of people in Asia rely on fishing to feed their families. The people who receive these fishing nets can cast them upon the waters every day and sell the fish they catch in local markets.

When women learn to read at GFA-supported literacy classes, they can avoid harmful labor contracts, understand warning labels and avoid being cheated at the marketplace. And after they graduate from these classes, women are also able to read God’s Word and can grow in their relationship with Him. The gift of literacy enables women to protect themselves and keep their families healthy while also equipping them to draw closer to God.

Gifts toward medical ministry provide free medical care and health education for people who are suffering and dying from treatable ailments. GFA-supported workers organize medical camps in villages or Bridge of Hope centers and invite teams of nurses, doctors and other health care professionals to provide free medical care. One medical camp may serve 200 to 1,000 people.

Through medical ministry, families that lack access to medication or have never been taught basic hygiene can receive life-saving treatment and health education, all in the name of the Great Physician: Jesus Christ.

Most families in Asia have little or no insulation or indoor heating. Those who sleep on the streets are even more exposed to the cold. Blankets provide comfort and protection and serve as tangible expressions of Christ’s love.

“This is one of my most favorite things to do this time of the year! I can hardly wait to get to heaven to hear the stories of how clean water saved lives or a pair of chickens sustained a family or how a blanket kept someone warm for the winter.” —Denise, a donor from Iowa

Jesus Wells provide fresh water year-round, protecting communities from waterborne illnesses and sparing women and children from spending hours fetching water. Clean water from a Jesus Well is freely offered to all, regardless of a person’s religious or social background; this communicates Christ’s acceptance of those whom society deems “untouchable.” Pastors serving near Jesus Wells are also able to share about the Living Water mentioned on the well’s plaque. Providing safe water is a practical way to show communities how much God and His children care for all people!

“I believe that God will do a miracle, that through this Jesus Well many people will come and glorify His name.” —Jeevan, a GFA-supported pastor whose community received a Jesus Well

Sewing machines mend broken lives. Men and women who lack education are hindered in their ability to provide for their families, but with a sewing machine, they can earn a stable income by sewing clothes. The gift of a sewing machine can remove the hopelessness and poverty hanging over many families, and through this timely help, recipients can realize God’s care for them.

“I was really longing for a machine. ... I have no words to express my feelings and thanks to the church. ... This gift not only helps me to earn a daily income, but also it brought us close to the Living God.” —Romila, a sewing machine recipient and a sister in Christ

Many people in Asia do not have clean water, and as a result, they battle waterborne illnesses—or even succumb to death. Constructed of concrete, sand and rocks, BioSand water filters remove 98 percent of biological impurities. They provide safe water for drinking and cooking for a family and often for the neighbors too! The clean water will improve health and hygiene and will give peace of mind—all of which are expressions of Christ’s care.

“Now, no more struggle! Having a BioSand water filter was beyond our imagination.” —Erina, mother of three from Asia

Millions in Asia have no choice but to go to the bathroom out in the open, which poses many risks, especially for women and girls who venture into open fields under the cover of darkness. Private outdoor toilets spare families from disease found at communal waste grounds and protects the dignity of men and women.

“It is a commandment from the Bible to love the poor and the needy. So, whatever we do today, by helping the poor and the needy, we are actually fulfilling God’s commandment.” —Gunalan, a GFA-supported pastor

Bicycles save national workers time, energy and transportation expenses, dramatically increasing their productivity and consistency in ministry. These sturdy, Asian-made bicycles enable national workers to respond quickly to people asking for prayer and to carry the news of Christ farther and faster.

“Sometimes I was not able to reach my destination traveling by bus, as the road was broken on the way. I had to return back. But with the bicycle, I am able to cross any such hurdles and reach my destination.”
—Pastor Dhiraj, who received a bicycle at a GFA-supported gift distribution

At Vacation Bible School, children make crafts, hear Bible stories and learn cultural songs and dances. On the last day of VBS, they share what they’ve learned by performing for their parents, and the joy and truths they discover at VBS impact their families, too! Your gift enables VBS programs to continue touching lives.

The three days of VBS brought changes in my life. ... After I failed 10th grade, I was not happy and was doing whatever I liked. Due to that, my parents were so sad. ... But after attending this three-day VBS program, I learned that God loves me so much.”—Nirmanyu, a 15-year-old from Asia who found lasting hope through VBS

A church building is one of the most powerful ministry tools for a congregation in Asia, but many believers are too poor to build permanent structures.

A place of worship:

• Facilitates discipleship opportunities
• Presents a consistent, welcoming location for visitors from any background who want to learn about Jesus.
• Frees believers to worship openly and exuberantly without worrying about disturbing their landlords or neighbors.
• Protects believers from intense summer heat and rain.
• Offers a safe haven for those experiencing opposition
• Encourages a sense of the congregation's permanency, credibility and stability among the local community.

A permanent place of worship costs between $10,000 to $40,000 to construct, depending on size, location and available materials.

“I am happier with the thought that from now on, not only us, but even the generations to come will be able to worship the Lord.” —Thurein, the first believer in his village, after his fellowship received a place of worship

Through GFA-supported radio programs, people in mountain villages, crowded slums or urban tea shops can receive a glimpse into God’s character—possibly for the first time. They can find hope, discipleship and answers to their questions. Airing broadcasts in more than 100 of Asia’s most common languages, GFA-supported radio ministry receives about 2 million pieces of correspondence each year from people who are asking for prayer or wanting to know more about Christ.

For many people in Asia, a piece of literature about the hope of Christ is the first step in their journey of knowing Jesus. Oftentimes, this literature will be read aloud to others who are illiterate or passed on to someone else who will read it and pass it on to yet another person.

Many believers in Asia are first-generation believers who grew up knowing nothing of God’s ways, and they’re hungry for His Word. Your donation to GFA Bible Society gives people in Asia Bibles or New Testaments in their own languages, enabling them to grow in their knowledge of God and walk more closely with Him.

Harsh winters force many people indoors, hindering villagers from finding jobs and limiting pastors’ ability to minister. Winter clothing packets help GFA-supported workers stay healthy and able to minister during cold seasons, and they also demonstrate Christ’s love in a very practical way to villagers living in mountainous regions or to the homeless.

Depending on the region, a winter clothing packet may include:

• A blanket
• A jacket
• A sweater
• Other warm items

“These days, cold is increasing rapidly. I received warm clothes at the right time. … I am sure [the clothes] will keep my body warm. I am thankful … for the love that is shown to me.” —Sister Pushpa, a national missionary

A motorcycle enables a pastor to serve distant fellowships, giving people the leadership, counsel and prayer they need to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

“I donated as a Christmas gift for my dad. He has everything he needs and enjoys seeing the money I would spend on him go to a better cause.” —John, a donor in Minnesota

LCD projector kits enable film teams to share life-changing movies with countless villagers. Film teams can arrange double features, showing Asian-language films on the life of Jesus, in conjunction with films on topics such as the dangers of alcohol or drugs. LCD projector kits help bring hope and the truth of God’s love to many different villages year after year.

“After watching [this film about Jesus], I realized that Jesus is alive. He is the real God … Today, I feel so happy that I could watch the Jesus film. I want to believe in this Jesus.” —Viraj, a young man who watched a film about Christ

A heavy-duty vehicle carries a team of national workers to remote villages much faster and safer than if they had to walk. Because of the vehicle, these workers are able to share about the love and sacrifice of Christ with people who may not otherwise get a chance to hear about Him. In addition to transporting the team, the vehicle also carries heavy equipment essential for ministry, which often includes a generator, a film projector and a sound system. Through the gift of a heavy-duty vehicle, people across Asia will get to celebrate Christ!

How do you show a movie about God if you’re in a village that doesn’t have electricity? You bring a generator! This important gift allows film teams to invest in the eternities of thousands of men and women across Asia.

Can you imagine how many lives can be touched through the ministry of 100 national missionaries in Asia? Each missionary is usually impacting multiple communities. But these brothers and sisters can’t do it alone. They need people supporting them behind the scenes. At GFA, we call this the Mission Support Team.

The Mission Support Team comprises dedicated behind-the-scenes missionaries who raise their own support and live simply. Serving in graphic design, IT, grounds maintenance and many other areas of GFA’s administrative office, they promote awareness, provide support and engage in prayer for the ministry in Asia. Each one represents, on average, more than 100 national workers.

By sponsoring a behind-the-scenes missionary or family, you will help cover their living expenses—and you’ll be investing in the lives of the national workers they serve.

“God has called us to share His love with Asia, and GFA is the bridge that allows us to do that. We are spurred on by being part of this amazing staff family who have such a love for God, for Asia and for each other.” —Rob and Rebecca, GFA behind-the-scenes missionaries

Women missionaries courageously serve in harsh areas to effectively bring hope to some of the most downtrodden people in Asia. They personally relate to the struggles of the women they meet and can minister to women and children unhindered by the cultural boundaries that male missionaries encounter. Women missionaries uplift communities by providing literacy training, prayer, counseling, discipleship for women in the local church, and news of hope for all who hunger for true love.

By sponsoring a woman missionary, you’ll enable them to minister to those forgotten by much of society. Uplifting the lives of women is one of the most significant ways to transform families and communities.

Today, national workers like Pastor Nateshwar are bringing words of life and hope to people in places where Christ’s love has never been shared.

National workers:

• Understand the communities they serve and relate with them culturally
• Live sacrificially so others can find the grace and new life Jesus offers
• Fill an integral role in distributing Christmas gifts
• Freely offer prayer and counsel to gift recipients and everyone in their communities

By giving toward GFA’s National Missionary Program, you’ll equip them to serve full time by covering their living and ministry expenses—resulting in lives transformed for eternity.

“The problem and persecution that I have faced is because of the love of Jesus. If I can help the poor and needy, I will encourage them. If I am able to [help] them in some extent, I will do it. That is because of the love of Jesus. I know Jesus loves them, so I love them.” —Pastor Nateshwar

Like so many other children who grow up in poverty on tea estates, Talat had little chance of getting a quality education. But the odds against Talat were stacked even higher because his father had passed away. His mother labored as a domestic worker but couldn’t afford to feed Talat and his siblings three meals a day.

When a GFA-supported Bridge of Hope center opened up on the tea estate where they live, Talat got the life-changing opportunity to receive an education, a nutritious meal each day at the center, school supplies and even a mosquito net. Now Talat is learning many things through Bridge of Hope, and he has discovered a talent for drawing.

By linking your life with a Bridge of Hope child, you can help give them a future filled with possibilities and hope.

“Animals, the animals, they came in by twosies, twosies.” Well, with this Noah’s Ark package, we aren’t taking the animals onto a giant wooden ship, but we can bless many families in Asia with the gift of two of each animal!

Package Includes:

• 2 Chickens: $11
• 2 Goats: $140
• 2 Pigs: $65
• 2 Lambs: $130
• 2 Cows: $750
• 2 Water Buffalo: $920

This is a noisy bunch of critters! The Barnyard Bundle includes three pairs of chickens, a pair of goats, a pair of pigs, one lamb and one cow, which are distributed among several families. Above the commotion of clucking, bleating and mooing animals, recipients give a hearty “thank you” for demonstrating God’s love.

Bundle Includes:

• 6 Chickens: $33
• 2 Goats: $140
• 2 Pigs: $65
• 1 Lamb: $65
• 1 Cow: $375

Bundling up two pairs of chickens, a pair of pigs and a lamb is an easy—and super cute—way to share the grace of God with several families in Asia.

Package Includes:

• 4 Chickens: $22
• 2 Pigs: $65
• 1 Lamb: $65