Children’s Easter Outreaches

February 2010, Easter Children’s Outreaches

“Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him!” (Isaiah 30:18)

Christmas and Easter dinners welcome in street and other at risk children for a meal and Biblical inspiration.

In North America we begin seeing the red hearts of Valentine’s Day cards and gifts decorating store aisles even before Christmas has ended. Motivated by hopes of economic success, our local merchants take great care to ensure we are planning ahead for this holiday that commemorates love. While we at Mission to Children certainly value this time dedicated to our loved ones, our winter focus reaches out even farther ahead. Motivated by God’s love for the world, we—along with our ministry partners—begin planning for the holiday that celebrates the greatest Love of all: the sacrificial love shown to us through Jesus’ death and resurrection at Easter.

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Easter’s importance lies not only in its life-altering implications for humanity, but also in the crucial evangelistic window it provides. Like our Christmas events, Mission to Children-sponsored Easter outreaches involve dedicated ministry partners in approximately 10 different countries.

During these events large, nutritious meals are provided, and the Gospel message is presented through various forms, such as music, singing, drama, evangelistic videos, Bible lessons, character training, and prayer. Participants also receive small gifts such as school supplies, hygiene products, Gospel literature, candy, or an item of clothing.

After an event local ministry leaders follow up with attendees to encourage their spiritual development and fellowship within local churches. By God’s work through these outreaches, thousands of children and adults have surrendered their hearts and lives to the Savior Who is Himself Love.

Mission to Children Christmas Outreach in Ugandan Youth Prison

This year our partners in Uganda delivered their Christmas meal and Gospel presentation to 180 young people in a youth prison. 30 staff members joined the celebration. Their director had recently professed faith in Christ and was extremely pleased to open his prison to this special event. The day included viewing an evangelistic video, singing, and even individual counseling. The participants also received a delicious meal and a small gift bag.

One encouraging note about this outreach is that for the last nine months our partners have conducted a weekly Bible study with these youth prisoners. At least 25 of the young people have shown interest in receiving God’s gift of salvation. God is working, and we invite you to join us in praying for this ongoing prison ministry.