ServingHIM gifts of life catalog
At ServingHIM, our mission is simple: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ, bringing hope and healing worldwide. We glorify God by sharing the transformative power of Jesus Christ in Eastern Europe and Central America. We partner with local pastors to bring hope, healing, and the Good News to those in need through our medical facilities and community outreaches. Our pastors and missionaries minister to some of the poorest people on Earth. The gifts of life below will have a profound impact on their lives.
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Survival Needs
Poor families receive a pregnant goat and they are taught how to care for the goat, how to milk the goat, and as the goats multiply, they can sustain their family. When the animals reproduce, families give one goat back to their church for another family in need. A food basket is also given so they won’t eat the goat. Please consider donating a food basket along with the goat.
In Central America, we provide pigs to families in need, offering both sustenance and income generation, while imparting animal care and agricultural skills.
By donating today to purchase five chickens, you can help not only feed families but also empower them to break the cycle of poverty. These chickens will provide nutritious eggs and meat, improving the lives of countless individuals.
Help us make a real difference in Central America! Your support can help us build a chicken coop that will provide sustainable food sources and economic opportunities for local families. By donating today, you can contribute to a project that not only feeds families but also empowers them to break the cycle of poverty. These chickens will provide nutritious eggs and meat, improving the lives of countless individuals.
During the wintertime, it can average between 24-46 degrees F in Eastern Europe. Warm blankets are key to surviving the cold winter in homes that are often not secure from the elements.
Rubber boots and warm socks are essential to preventing frostbite of feet and toes. In parts of Central America, it rains on average 125 days a year so rubber boots are a necessity. In Eastern Europe, rubber boots and warm socks are imperative to keeping feet dry and warm during the very cold winters.
In Eastern Europe and the mountains of Central America, it can be extremely cold at night and during the winter season. Your donation can provide essential winter jackets for families struggling to stay warm. These simple yet vital garments can make a world of difference, ensuring children and adults alike can survive the cold. Your contribution can bring relief, hope, and a smile to those facing the harsh realities of winter. Donate today and be a part of this heartwarming initiative to make a real impact in the lives of families in need.
Help keep a family of five cozy and warm this winter! Your donation can provide winter gloves, scarves, and hats to shield them from the cold. By contributing, you're not just offering essential items; you're wrapping them in care and compassion during the harshest season. Your support can make a big difference in ensuring their comfort and well-being. Join us in spreading the spirit of giving and make this winter a little bit brighter for a family in need.
This winter, you can make a meaningful impact in the life of a person in need. A winter care package includes a blanket, gloves, scarf, hat, socks, boots, a winter jacket, a food basket, and a Bible. Your support will not only provide physical warmth and nourishment but also offer them the love of God. This comprehensive care package is a lifeline for individuals facing the cold and hunger. With your contribution, you can bring hope, love, and faith during the toughest season.
The places we serve in Eastern Europe, are along the same latitude as Minneapolis, MN. During the wintertime, temperatures average between 24-46 degrees F. Warm winter clothes are essential to survival since village families do not always have a way to keep their houses warm.
Firewood is vital for daily life in Eastern Europe and Central America, serving as both cooking fuel and heating.
Firewood is vital for daily life in Eastern Europe and Central America, serving as both cooking fuel and heating. Providing tools like axes or saws is essential to cutting firewood to survive the harsh winters.
By providing chainsaws to our Church Partners, the Pastors can provide a ministry of cutting firewood to heat the village churches and the poorest villagers’ homes during the winter.
Common everyday tools that we have in our homes, may not be accessible to a poor village family, and yet could be what they need to secure their home for the winter.
Improvement Needs
In Guatemala, families typically cook over open flames on dirt floors, posing burn and smoke inhalation risks. To address this, we construct wood-burning stoves with chimneys in their homes. These stoves not only eliminate smoke but also require 70% less wood. Importantly, these durable stoves remain effective for many years.
In impoverished villages across Central America, many widows struggle to find secure shelter. We are dedicated to building sturdy and safe homes for these widows, providing them with a place of security.
In impoverished villages across Central America, many extremely poor families struggle to find proper sanitation facilities. We are dedicated to building sturdy and safe outhouses for these families.
In regions facing economic hardship in Eastern Europe and Central America, access to safe shelter can be a challenge. Having a safe shelter is a basic human need. In a rainy or cold climate, having a roof that does not leak or walls without holes provides security and safety from the weather.
In the very poor villages of Eastern Europe and Central America, access to reliable transportation may be impossible if not in a city. If a villager cannot get to their job, they may be unable to feed their family or provide for their basic needs. Having working transportation is essential, so we assist with car repairs for families in need.
Health Needs
Your generosity can make a real difference in someone's life today. By donating, you can provide a poor individual with a crucial doctor visit, granting them access to vital medical care they might otherwise go without. Your contribution can alleviate suffering, offer a diagnosis, and bring hope to those in need. Let's come together to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, can receive the medical attention they deserve. Donate now to make a positive impact and help us extend a healing hand to those less fortunate.
By donating, you can provide essential medicine to those struggling to access it due to financial hardship. Your contribution can alleviate suffering, provide relief, and improve the health and well-being of someone who would otherwise go without. Donate now and be a part of this vital mission to bring hope and healing to those in need.
Support impoverished families by equipping them with first aid for their homes. Often these poor villagers do not have access to medical care and this first aid kit is all they have to care for their family.
Your donation of a hygiene kit to a struggling family in need, is packed with soaps, lotions, deodorant, toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, and essential items that promote proactive health practices. This kit ensures a healthier and more dignified life for a family over the next six months. Your support empowers them to maintain good hygiene and stay healthier.
In impoverished communities, the significance of eye exams and access to eyeglasses cannot be overstated. Good vision is not just a matter of convenience; it's often the key to a brighter future. For children, it means the ability to excel in school and pursue dreams. For adults, it opens doors to employment opportunities and self-sufficiency. Yet, too many in underserved areas lack this basic necessity. Providing eye exams and glasses isn't just a charitable act; it's an investment in the potential and well-being of individuals and their communities. It's the gift of clear vision and a path toward breaking the cycle of poverty. Your support in making eye care accessible can change lives and transform communities for the better.
Diaconia Christian Hospital stands as Romania's pioneering Christian hospital, poised to provide crucial healthcare and outpatient surgical services not only to Romanian citizens but also to neighboring nations including Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Your contribution will play a pivotal role in finalizing the hospital's construction buildout. This hospital will be a beacon of light, bringing transformative healthcare to Eastern Europe.
By donating, you can help us prepare for future clinic repairs and updates in Eastern Europe and Central America. These clinics are lifelines for countless individuals, and your contribution ensures that they remain well-equipped and ready to serve their communities. Your generosity paves the way for better healthcare, improved facilities, and ultimately, healthier lives. Join us in securing the future of these clinics, and be a part of our mission to provide quality healthcare to those who need it most.
Your donation has the power to save lives. By contributing, you can help us acquire critical medical and hospital equipment that is indispensable in providing quality healthcare. From lifesaving machines to essential equipment, your generosity ensures that patients receive the best care possible. Your support directly impacts the well-being of individuals, fostering healthier communities and offering hope to those in need. Join us in this important mission to equip our healthcare facilities.
In February 2022, ServingHIM stepped up on the front lines of the Ukrainian refugee crisis, providing immediate aid through its churches and medical clinics to those fleeing the conflict. Today, ServingHIM's dedication expands to long-term relief efforts with the establishment of the Diaconia Christian Hospital, strategically positioned near Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Hungary, and Bulgaria. This location allows us to be a beacon of hope and healing in Eastern Europe and also to the Romanian villagers in need of healthcare, providing vital transportation to the hospital for those that need assistance.
We provide medical attention and sedation for children and young adults with conditions like autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, ensuring their unique healthcare needs are met.
Diaconia Christian Hospital in Brăila, Romania will provide a range of outpatient surgical procedures, bringing positive change to individuals in need.
Spiritual needs
Our teams provide Bibles in the native language alongside food baskets or animal gifts (goats, pigs, chickens) to families in villages near our clinics. Working closely with partner church pastors, we identify families in need, visit them, and our impact is sustained as pastors continue support. Our clinic chaplain also distributes Bibles to those he ministers to during clinic sessions.
Join us in sowing the seeds of faith and be a part of our mission to bring people together in worship and service. By contributing, you can help plant a new church, creating a place of hope, faith, and support for those seeking spiritual guidance. This act of generosity not only spreads the message of Jesus’ love and compassion but can transform a community, making a lasting difference in the lives of many people.
When a new church is planted, they need chairs for people to sit in. Please consider donating to buy chairs.
You can help purchase a tent for a new church to meet in, providing a space for worship and fellowship. Your support ensures that this congregation can gather and grow, fostering faith, hope, and unity.
Our clinic chaplain does outreaches within the clinic providing a monthly meal and Bible Study to nurses, patients, and youth.
Our mission teams, in partnership with the local churches, are dedicated to making a lasting impact. We host powerful conferences for pastors, men, women, and youth, bringing people together to inspire, educate, and learn about Jesus. Through worship and teaching, we strive to nurture leadership, strengthen faith, grow disciples, and foster a sense of purpose. Join us in our mission to create transformative experiences that empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEEDS
Your donation goes towards the purchase of Vacation Bible School supplies, providing children with the tools they need to explore their spirituality in a fun and engaging way. These supplies are more than just materials; they're the building blocks of learning about Jesus.
Many of the children that we minister to in our clinics, health fairs, and children ministry do not have many, if any, toys. When they visit our clinic for a treatment, we like to give them a stuffed animal or if we see them during village ministry we will give out small toys to the children. It is a tangible way to show the kids that we care about them.
In Romania, our mission teams visit the orphans living at Home of Hope and hold a VBS. There are Christian house parents that take care of several children that have been removed from their parents. They need assistance in providing for the children’s needs. You can provide a care package for a child that consists of food, clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and dental/medical care.
Having basic school supplies is often the difference in whether a child attends school or not. Getting an education is essential to a child growing into a well-rounded, fully functioning adult.
In the time of online schooling, students may be required to do schoolwork digitally if they cannot attend classes in person or if they have to turn in assignments digitally. Having an iPad will make this possible.
By donating, you can assist teachers in purchasing essential school supplies for their classrooms, ensuring that students have the tools they need to learn and thrive, and reach their full potential. Your contribution can make a profound impact on the learning experience, providing opportunities for success. Donate today and be a part of this vital mission to create brighter futures for our students and teachers.
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Teams provide food baskets with essential items like oil, flour, sugar, and rice to feed a family of four for a month. Families receiving goats, pigs, or chickens are given a food basket and a Bible in their language. Please consider donating towards one of those items as well.