Mariana, a young Christian from Moldova, was baptized by the Revive team in Chisinau two years ago. Since then, she has faced significant health challenges, requiring $1,800 in monthly medical care. Despite their own limited resources, fellow disciples across Eastern Europe have been tirelessly fundraising to support her.

Last summer, as Mariana prepared for RevivEE 4.0, she suffered a sudden and severe kidney failure. One kidney ceased functioning entirely, while the other was left operating at a mere 38%. However, through what doctors call nothing short of a miracle, God has intervened. Her functioning kidney has remarkably recovered to 90%, and even the previously failed kidney is now functioning at 30%—an unprecedented recovery in Moldovan medical history.

Mariana currently requires dialysis and will likely continue to need it for most of the summer. This necessitates frequent hospital visits, 5 to 6 times a week. We are appealing for support to cover her ongoing treatment, which will cost $1,800 per month for the next four months.

We humbly ask our brothers and sisters to consider supporting Mariana’s continued treatment with financial assistance. Your generosity will make a profound difference in her health and well-being, offering hope and tangible support during this difficult time.

Request: $5,000

Johnson and Shaneela have both been disciples for over 20 years. They have two children together that are both in university. Johnson and Shaneela have both been members of the Lahore Church of Christ in Pakistan since they were baptized and have helped the church in different roles beginning with serving in the campus ministry, singles ministry and marrieds. Both are active members in the congregation helping in whatever capacity that the leadership has asked for help.

Currently they are facing an uncertain time. Since the Pandemic, inflation in Pakistan has been very high. Food inflation reached 40% at its height and has remained high since. Everything costs more. But, they have also been impacted because Johnson was laid off from his work and because companies are cutting back, he has yet to find another job. They are struggling to put food on the table and worry about asking their children to leave university to help support the family. Johnson is confident he will find work, but are appealing for help until then.

Request: $1,000

I am writing to you with a heavy heart as the situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate. I would like to share an urgent situation that is affecting our community as the war draws closer to the regions where our disciples live. Unfortunately, some of our members have already been forced to flee their homes due to imminent danger, leaving behind everything they know and love. They need safe accommodation, and the thought of them being without shelter is deeply distressing. We must come together to provide them with safe and secure temporary accommodation which will contribute to their wellbeing and their children’s traumatic situation. Add to this, some disciples, so far, have lost their jobs, increasing the urgency for financial support to sustain on a daily basis. 

The current instability has also created a pressing need to store provisions and essential medicines in the church as part of our emergency preparedness plan. Our government has consistently fallen short in providing for the needs of the people, particularly during emergencies, leaving many families vulnerable and in need of assistance. We are left with no choice but to store at our church essential items, ensuring that our community has access to food and supplies when they are needed most. Our children are suffering. Every day, they are surrounded by the sounds of bombardment, and the weight of this trauma is too heavy for their young hearts. We must address the mental health of our children by providing psychosocial support through activities led by a professional team from our church. These activities and sessions will not only help our children heal but will also extend to adults, giving them the tools to cope with the overwhelming fear and anxiety that permeate our lives. 

The pain of watching our community struggle is difficult to bear, and I know we can come together to lift each other up.  We are grateful for any assistance you can provide as we faithfully pass through these difficult circumstances together.

$5,000

Gabriella Kisakye, a bright and talented 18-year-old, is at a critical point in her educational journey. She has consistently excelled at Friends International Christian Academy, not only academically but also in extracurricular activities like sports, music, dance, and drama. However, due to unforeseen financial hardships, her education is at risk. Gabriella's foster parents have lovingly supported her since she was abandoned as a baby. She is 18 years old now and almost completing her secondary education to join college. Despite her foster parents unwavering dedication to providing her with a stable and nurturing home, they both recently lost their jobs, making it increasingly difficult to meet her school-related expenses. Over the past year, they have struggled to keep up with Gabriella’s school fees, and now, in her final year of ordinary level, the situation has reached a critical point.

With the third term which started on September 16th, 2024, Gabriella is at risk of not sitting her final exams due to unpaid school fees. She has never reported back to school till now. This would prevent her from completing her ordinary certificate, a devastating blow for a young woman who has worked so hard to get this far. Gabriella's life is a testament to resilience and determination. Abandoned just three days after birth, she was taken on by her loving guardians at seven months old. Despite the challenges she has faced, Gabriella has shown incredible strength and potential. However, without urgent financial assistance, her academic future is in jeopardy. We are seeking any form of support to help Gabriella overcome this financial barrier and complete her education. Your generosity could make a profound difference in her life, enabling her to achieve her dreams and build a brighter future. Thank you for considering Gabriella's situation. Any assistance you can offer will be deeply appreciated.

Request $1,600

EMERGENCY NEED:  Currently, we have little money in our budget to feed our students or teachers at our school this year.  The World Food Programme is not coming to help us either as in years past.  Haiti is facing many challenges because the gangs are basically in power right now.  On October 5, the Grans Grif gang went into a community of people and just massacred their fellow citizens.  This is only one story of horrendous activity.  We cannot stop the gangs but we want to take care of what we have been given to watch over.  If you are able please partner with us to feed our children in the coming months. 

Request $3,000

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on the morning of 1 July 2024, before passing along the southwest of Jamaica between 2 and 3 July 2024.

Request $3,387

Emergency surgery

Request $5,000