Causes
FLOOD GIVING UPDATE: As a community we really responded by giving of our time and resources. Rowing boats, filling sandbags and helping families clean up afterwards. Thanks to those of you who gave, we mobilized 170,000 Baht in just a few weeks!
2012 CAUSES: This year we will highlight one of our causes each month and give you an opportunity to hear stories and find out ways you can get involved practically.
These causes align with Newsong vision and values and have already captured the hearts of many in our Newsong community. We look forward to being able to support and serve alongside these causes in order to impact lives for the Kingdom of God!
IN SEARCH OF SANUK: This month’s cause is In Search of Sanuk. Below is a list of our other causes and their websites below.
ISOS is concerned with alleviating the ills of urban poverty in Bangkok. This is done by promoting individual action through volunteering initiatives and sharing quality information on organizations working to build stronger, healthier communities.
This story is the result of the efforts of ISOS and Newsong.
EDUCATION: In Search of Sanuk is concerned with alleviating the ills of urban poverty in Bangkok. This is done by promoting individual action through volunteering initiatives and sharing quality information on organizations working to build stronger, healthier communities. WEBSITE www.insearchofsanuk.com
OTHER CAUSES FOR 2012
EMPOWERING WOMEN: Sophia has been a part of our Newsong family since the beginning. After being sold by her mother at two years old she always felt unwanted and unloved until she had an encounter with the love of Jesus. She is passionate about demonstrating that same love to women who work in the sex industry.
CHILDREN & REFUGEES: The goal of HelpLive is to improve the living conditions of under privileged or at-risk children located in Southeast Asia who are not currently receiving assistance from established aid agencies due to either being too isolated to have been identified as a group in need, or unable to qualify for aid criteria due to marginalized status. WEBSITE www.helplive.org
COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION: The mission of the SDRF is to bring about holistic transformation among poor, marginalized, and at-risk communities in Southeast Asia. They accomplish this through innovative programs in agriculture, education, public health, and leadership formation. They also plant contextualized churches in sub-ethnic communities. WEBSITE www.sdrf-th.org
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: XEALOT is a human development group which focuses on helping people discover their essence and destiny. We identify, equip, and resource individuals and groups to make a difference locally and globally through customized holistic development. WEBSITE www.xealots.com
CHURCH PLANTING: This April we will launch a third Newsong VERGE on Sukhumvit 50. Please connect with Peter & Patricia Dewit if you are interested in being a part of their community. Pray as we explore potential sites, leaders, and the right timing for more VERGES around the city. Our desire is to be a church in the city for the city! WEBSITE www.newsongbangkok.net/locations/verge-50/