Real Life Impact
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Connexion MinistriesTeaching others to walk as Yeshua walked.
$6,630
raised by 6 people
$24,000 goal
4 months left
Did you know that we also run a Cat Sanctuary?
Greetings!
This is Braille. She lost her eyes due to repeated infections, but knows her way around and very healthy healthy today.
She was one of many rescues that we have brought in over the last number of years.
Some of our cat family have a missing leg, epilepsy, are deaf, and a host of other special needs. While we are incapable of taking any more cats in now, Kate has recently rescued 4 kittens from being dumped near a local river in a bag.
Our cat's food has, up until recently been covered by Lauren's volunteer work and some donations by a local clinic. Unfortunately, but understandably, the clinic has had to reduce the amount of support leaving us in a bit of a bind.
We have also rescued 3 dogs in the last year. Our 40+ critters have special medicine needs and other requirements which are costly. We have had it covered until just very recently.
We could use some help now. A couple of supporters or many donating a total of 220.00 dollars monthly will help us get our furry friends up to speed with food and meds.
If you'd like to help us out with a small recurring monthly donation or a one-time gift, please contact myself, Lauren, or Kate for details or just use this trusted platform towards that end..
Miguel
Thanks for taking a moment to see what we're up to.
For updates on Miguel's health, see THIS
It's been a challenging time with a lot of setbacks and a few solid gains. Miguel continues to receive chemotherapy and is pressing on.
We have been invited to share a community service space in town and are thankful for the opportunity. We will do three things there:
1. We are going to provide counseling for cancer patients and their families.
2. We will provide family counseling and couples counseling for those that are struggling in these areas.
3. We will be holding our Discipleship Group / Church meetings in this intimate small space each week. The schedule will soon be determined.
Miguel has been out and about in surrounding communities street preaching and creating opportunities for conversations and new relationships. he is currently mentoring 4 new young men, and it is a testimony to God's working in our midsts.
Overall, the 'street ministry' has been going fairly well as he navigates treatment, exams, and other medical appointments.
Your prayers for his healing, strength, and his continued ability to 'mission' well are greatly appreciated.
You all have helped us to do the kind of mission and relief work that is informed, long lasting, and non-toxic. We seek to create both opportunities for reciprocity, and a 'pay it forward' attitude. We do this while preserving human dignity and being a light to the nations. We believe that our multi-pronged approach to mission and poverty relief -- having done our homework in this field for nearly 20 years truly develops and serves those impacted by the constant pressures of injustice.
So many have asked how they can help us serve our local community better. We are honored and encouraged by your desire to come along side us in the effort. We have been using this fundraising platform for years, and it is safe, trusted, and we are able to access your donations easily.
For certain, as we move in our current direction, we will encounter, as always, families in need. We are committed to helping those families in any way we can based on the resources available. If you'd like to contribute to helping those families, providing food, medicines, doctor visits, and the like, please use this platform towards that end.
The work seems ever more challenging, but it is joyful. In order to extend the hope of God to all, which we believe is our calling, we depend, especially now, on one-time and recurring monthly donations.
We are honored to serve and are grateful to all those who make this possible by your consistent financial and prayer support.
Thank you for your consideration.
Miguel, Lauren, and Kate
Please take a moment now to join us in prayer for:
1. For our health and safety. The last two years have been particularly challenging as we do our best to take proper care of ourselves, eat right, and stay active, but your prayers are surely appreciated.
2. For the ministry work in the communities of Olón, San Vicente de Loja, Montañita, and others.
3. That the Word of God would prevail in our midsts.
If you are interested in coming and working with us directly, we'd be glad to have you. Let us know.