Project Hope
SPONSOR A BIBLE
In most churches of China especially in the rural districts, Church goers do not possess bibles.
Funds are raised for bibles. Church members pay only half of the cost. This paid amount is then ploughed back into the funds for purchase of more bibles.
Most times, bibles are first given to the churches and then freely taken up for Sunday use by most of the congregation.
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SPONSOR A CHILD
Educational System in China
Primary and Secondary school students in China do not have to pay school fees. However, though they enjoy free education, many of them cannot afford even the basic requirements of books, stationeries and transport. Some, who live far away from school, are encouraged to board at the school’s dormitories. This posed an even greater strain to their already financially strapped parents who are mostly farmers or daily rated contract workers.
Some have intermittent education, they attend school when their parents are able to pay and stop when money becomes a problem. It is not unusual to see 15 year-olds who are still in primary school.
Project Hope’s Sponsor-A-Child program alleviates the financial burden of parents. Eligibility is based on the family’s social and financial position. Most are not only hard pressed financially but they are also either orphans or from single parent household, or those whose parents are sick or disabled.
Upon graduating from secondary school, some of the brighter students continue their education in High School with the assistance to cover their school fees and accommodation cost.
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SPONSOR A PASTOR
Not all churches in the rural areas are led by full-time pastors. Most pastors do not receive a fixed salary from their churches and have to supplement their income by rearing poultries or pigs or tilling the land. Even their transportation costs incurred during visitations to members are borne by themselves.
GraceSpeaks have for the past two years managed to help alleviate these pastors’ financial situations by arranging for sponsorship.
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SPONSOR-A-STUDENT
This is a theological bursary fund for bible studies students. Lay workers are identified, interviewed and counseled to ascertain their calling before a suitable theological training institute is approached for vacancies.
The duration of these trainings can be for as long as two or three years to as short as just two or three months.
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