Samaritan's Purse Gift Catalog 2015

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With God, nothing is impossibleSiblings Gabe and Livvy Feinn picked

up the mail for their family in Louisville, Kentucky and found a Samaritan’s Purse Gift

Catalog addressed to their grandmother, who lives

with them.

Intrigued, the 13-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl decided they wanted to raise $14 to buy chickens for an impoverished family overseas. Selling cupcakes

at a garage sale, they made more than twice their goal. Encouraged by their success, they decided to put their money toward a goat, which took them just two days to raise the money. Then Gabe told his mom, “We want to do something that takes a lot of faith.” They looked at several possibilities and set their hearts on a far bigger goal: $35,000 to renovate a mission hospital.

Gabe posted on his Facebook page that he would give a cake to anyone who donated to the cause, using skills he learned in a homeschool class in cake decorating. “I make the cakes

and Gabe decorates the cakes,” Livvy said. He became known as “Gabe the Cake Man,” and donations came pouring in.

Many of the gifts came from other children, including some

who asked their parents to give to the hospital instead of buying them birthday or Christmas presents.

The Lord blessed their efforts, and Gabe and Livvy reached their God-sized goal. Samaritan’s Purse used their funds to rebuild the maternity ward at Nyankunde Hospital in the Democratic Republic

of Congo, which serves hundreds of moms and babies each year.

As Gabe said, “Anyone can do big things for God.”

HELP RENOVATE A MISSION HOSPITALMultitudes around the world would have no access to medical care if not for Christian hospitals built

by missionaries at desert crossroads, jungle clearings, and other remote locations. These hospitals

have become widely respected for compassionate, high-quality care and are beacons for the Gospel.

The buildings themselves, however, are often rundown or overcrowded. Every year, Samaritan’s Purse

sends construction teams and technicians overseas to repair and expand mission hospitals. For about

$35,000, we can upgrade surgical or maternity facilities, expand wards, build an outpatient clinic, or

make other improvements to minister to the sick and the lost in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Hospital Construction and Upgrades 013805SUGGESTED GIFT $35,000 SHARE THE COST $35

Nyankunde Hospital, Democratic Republic of Congo

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CONTENTS4 Crisis & Disaster Response

8 Children’s Ministries

12 Women’s Projects

13 The Greatest Journey

14 Operation Heal Our Patriots

16 Gifts Under $15

18 Evangelism & Discipleship

20 Construction Projects

22 Water Projects

24 Farm Projects

28 Medical Ministries

32 Operation Christmas Child

Items shown in this catalog are for the sole purpose of illustrating goods and services used in ministry projects. All contributions designated for specific projects will be applied to those projects, and up to 10 percent may be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, if we receive more contributions for a given project than can wisely be applied to that project, we use those funds to meet a similar pressing need. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that Samaritan’s Purse has complete control over the use of all donated funds.

Dear Friend,

Christmas is one of the best times of the year! We get together as a family and celebrate God’s greatest gift to all of us—the birth of His Son and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Samaritan’s Purse gift catalog includes exciting and practical ways that you can be a part of sharing this Good News with hurting people around the world. In everything we do, we want to lift up the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

On behalf of millions of men, women, and children around the world who need our help, thank you for your faithful prayers and generous support. May God richly bless you.

PERSONALIZED Honor and

Memory Card

No GIFT is Too Small

Give through this catalog,

and Samaritan’s Purse can send personalized honor or memory cards directly to your family and friends. Each card includes the name of the loved one being honored, the person’s name making the gift, and a description of the impact

your chosen Samaritan’s Purse project will make. See order form for details.

Sincerely,

Franklin Graham President

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EMERGENCY HOUSINGHouses that have stood for centuries can collapse without warning during

a fierce storm or earthquake. Samaritan’s Purse has provided tens of

thousands of families in devastated countries such as Nepal, the Philippines,

and Haiti with emergency housing wrapped in weatherproof blue plastic.

These shelters go up quickly, last long enough for families to rebuild, and

open doors for us to share the Gospel and the hope of a heavenly home.

As Paul, a tent-maker by trade, wrote, “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent,

is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the

heavens” (2 Corinthians 5:1). Materials for an emergency shelter cost $300. That’s $60 per

person for a family of five.

Emergency Shelter 013685 SUGGESTED GIFT $60

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”“And there will be…a place of refuge…a shelter from storm and rain

–IsaIah 4:6

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CAREThe physician Luke was with Paul for much of his ministry as the

apostle was whipped, beaten, shipwrecked, and imprisoned. Paul

endured it all for the sake of the Gospel, knowing that he could trust in

“the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our tribulations, that we may be

able to comfort those who are in any trouble” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Today, Christian

doctors and nurses are still agents of God’s comfort in the aftermath of

disasters and in the midst of epidemic diseases. Samaritan’s Purse flies medical

teams and supplies into regions where there may be no other care available,

so we can compassionately treat crippling or life-threatening injuries and help

prevent the spread of sickness. Your gift of $50 can provide emergency surgical

supplies or help to restock a village clinic.

Emergency Medicine 013759 SUGGESTED GIFT $50

The earthquake that devastated Nepal struck while churches were in the middle

of worship. “I was in the third point of my sermon when the building started shaking,” a local pastor in Kathmandu told us.

One wall collapsed and blocked the main entrance to his church. Miraculously, the congregation was able to escape through a narrow opening. “We were able to get out before the building collapsed,” he said.

Across Nepal, countless communities faced scenes of overwhelming devastation. Hundreds of thousands of families lost their homes. Many of them lived in villages high in the Himalayas that are accessible only on foot.

Samaritan’s Purse immediately airlifted hundreds of tons of emergency supplies and sent in medical teams to help the wounded and sick. As monsoon rains approached, we provided 25,000 families with kits to build

sturdy Quonset huts where they can live while they rebuild.

Among them was the family of Padam Kumari (pictured). “You have done all of these things for us,” she said, alongside her son, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter. “We are happy and appreciate you.”

The housing kits included corrugated metal roofing, prefabricated framing, and other items that could be carried by hand and easily assembled in remote villages. Men, women, and even small children walked for hours down rugged paths, across rivers, and along landslide-prone roads to get the materials.

For Padam’s family, it took a full day to transport the shelter kit back up to their land, tucked away

on the side of a steep mountain.Padam said they expect to live in

their new shelter for years to come. It’s families like hers that our

teams and church partners want to reach—both to meet their daily needs and also to demonstrate how much God loves them. Christians are a tiny minority in Nepal, but they are working hard to show their neighbors the compassion of Christ.

Pray for the people of Nepal and ask God to use our relief work to open doors for the Gospel.

Shelter from the Storms

Dr. Lee McCluskey and Dr. Richard Furman (co-founder of World Medical Mission) in Nepal

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SURVIVAL KITSThe robbery victim in the parable of the

Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) was

saved by a stranger who treated him like a

neighbor—bandaging his wounds, getting

him to safety, and providing generously

for his recovery. Following this biblical

example, Samaritan’s Purse responds

immediately to global crises and helps

desperate families, many of whom have

lost everything. After a cyclone devastated

the small island nation of Vanuatu, we

provided thousands of families with survival

kits that included basic kitchen utensils,

soap and hygiene items to prevent the

spread of disease, and other essentials. For

just $45, we can supply a hurting family

with a kit or other emergency supplies that

will meet their needs today, give them hope

for tomorrow, and reach out to them with

the love of Christ.

International Emergency Relief 013310 SUGGESTED GIFT $45

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LIFE - SAVING FOODWhen God sent a drought to

punish Israel, He provided for

His prophet Elijah at a brook where

ravens brought him bread and meat

twice a day. When the brook dried

up, the Lord led him to a starving

widow and her son and miraculously

refilled her pot of flour and jar of

oil to sustain them until the famine

ended. Today, there are millions who

are desperate for food because of

drought, disaster, war, and other

calamities. In South Sudan, we

provide lentils, sorghum and other

staples to feed up to 200,000

refugees from Sudan, some of whom

arrive so famished that they must

resort to eating bark and insects.

For $35, we can deliver enough

food to meet the monthly needs of

a hungry family in Africa and other

global hotspots in the Name of

Jesus Christ.

Emergency Food 013562 SUGGESTED GIFT $35

REFUGEE RELIEFSince the days of the Exodus,

people in the Middle East have

often had to flee from tyrants. Today,

ISIS death squads have driven

thousands of Christians, Yazidis,

and others into refugee camps

or into Europe, where they face

the likelihood that they will never

return home. Your gift of $125 can

help us provide a displaced family

in the Middle East or elsewhere with

a heater, food parcels, or other vital

assistance. After all these refugees

have lost, we want to help them find

eternal hope in Jesus Christ and

someday rejoice like the Israelites:

“The Lord is my strength and song,

and He has become my salvation”

(Exodus 15:2).

Refugee Relief 012190 SUGGESTED GIFT $125

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GRETA HOME AND ACADEMY Noel is a fourth-grader who excels in

math and wants to become a doctor.

That might be an impossible dream for most

children trapped in the poverty of Haiti, but

Noel has an opportunity to make it come

true. He and his sister are among dozens

of children from the town of Leogane who

attend classes at the Greta Home and

Academy, operated by Samaritan’s Purse

and named for Fox News journalist Greta

Van Susteren and her work on behalf of the

people of Haiti. Not only are over a hundred

children like Noel getting a top-quality

education, but many orphans and others

are also being given a Christian home. The

children study the truths of the Bible every

day. As they hear the Gospel, many of them

accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and are

baptized. In just a few years, many will be

graduating. We pray they will become the

kind of godly leaders that Haiti desperately

needs. Your gift will enable Christian

caregivers at the Greta Home and

Academy to “train up a child in the way he

should go, and when he is old he will not

depart from it” (ProvErbs 22:8).

Haiti-Greta Home & Academy 013962 SUGGESTED GIFT $150 SHARE THE COST $15

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WARM CLOTHING AND SHOESWhen families fleeing for their lives reach

safety in the mountains of northern Iraq,

many of them arrive with nothing but the clothes

on their backs. They are unprepared for the bitter

winter and the hardships to come. Samaritan’s

Purse has helped thousands of these children and

adults with warm coats, properly fitted shoes, and

fresh clothing. We want to do whatever we can to

meet their needs, comfort their hearts, and earn a

hearing for the Gospel. As the prophet Isaiah said,

“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be

joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the

garments of salvation, He has covered me with the

robe of righteousness” (isaiah 61:10). For $25 we can

furnish shoes and clothing for refugee families,

disaster survivors, and impoverished children.

Clothing Needs 013651 SUGGESTED GIFT $25

FEED A HUNGRY BABY FOR A WEEKWhen two-year-old Nafissa arrived at a Samaritan’s Purse

feeding center in Niger, she weighed less than 12 pounds,

was unable to crawl, and was blinded by scar tissue that formed

on her corneas. These are extreme symptoms of malnutrition,

which afflicts two out of every five children in the famine-prone

nation of Niger and millions more worldwide. When children are

starving, they need specially formulated food to save their lives.

Tens of thousands of girls and boys like Nafissa are thriving,

thanks to therapeutic and supplementary feeding programs

made possible through Samaritan’s Purse. In the case of Nafissa—

whose name means “precious” in Arabic—there is even hope that

surgeons may be able to partially restore her eyesight. As we care

for the famished, God gives us opportunities to share the Gospel

of Jesus Christ. “For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the

hungry soul with goodness” (Psalm 107:9).

Child Feeding Projects 013710 SUGGESTED GIFT $9

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LOVING CARE FOR AN ORPHANIn some parts of the world,

parents want sons so much that

they abandon baby girls to die.

In India, a Christian orphanage

supported by Samaritan’s Purse

has rescued dozens of these

little girls from infanticide and is

raising them to love and follow the

Lord. Samaritan’s Purse supports

orphanages like this in more than

a dozen countries that provide

loving Christian care for children

and teach them what it means to

follow Christ. These are grassroots

ministries that operate on faith

that God will provide their funds.

Your $35 gift to the Samaritan

Children’s Fund can help make it

possible for them to continue to

provide food, housing, healthcare,

education and other necessities in

the Name of Jesus.

Samaritan Children’s Fund 013386 SUGGESTED GIFT $35

HOT MEALS FOR A CHILDDaniel and his young friends rejected King

Nebuchadnezzar’s rich royal food that would have

defiled them and instead asked for wholesome meals (Daniel

1). In many impoverished parts of the world, children rarely

get the balanced meals they need to thrive. Samaritan’s

Purse sponsors lunch programs in dozens of schools and

orphanages around the world to ensure that children can give

thanks to God for a heaping helping of tasty food. For just $7,

we can provide a boy or girl with a week’s worth of hot meals.

Hot Meals & Feeding Programs 013801 SUGGESTED GIFT $7

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“ ”GIVE A DISABLED CHILD HOPEBlind children in Vietnam who attend special classes sponsored

by Samaritan’s Purse have memorized the parable of the Good

Samaritan and are able to recite it to friends and family members

who otherwise might never read the Bible. Many of these children

have also become accomplished musicians and are learning

vocational skills that will prepare them to be productive members

of society as they continue to grow in God’s love. Your gift can

help provide prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, specialized schooling,

therapy, or other care in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Children with Disabilities 013731SUGGESTED GIFT $250 SHARE THE COST $25

RESCUE CHILDREN IN CRISISAfter Dr. Bob Pierce witnessed the

plight of orphans and other suffering

children in Korea in 1947, he wrote

in his Bible, “Let my heart be broken

with the things that break the heart of

God.” That prayer eventually led to the

founding of Samaritan’s Purse, and three

generations later we are still working

worldwide to rescue boys and girls from

abuse, exploitation, poverty, and danger.

Countless boys and girls who have been

neglected by their families are essentially

living on their own. Samaritan’s Purse

supports churches and Christian partners

who reach out to these little ones, get

them off the streets, meet their needs,

and show them how much Jesus loves

them. Your gift of $75 can help provide a

vulnerable child with daily necessities, safe

shelter, godly guidance, and the wonderful

message of salvation in Christ.

Children in Crisis 013508 SUGGESTED GIFT $75

For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;He will beautify the humble with salvation.

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PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKINGWhen the Hebrews left the drought-stricken land of Canaan seeking

food in Egypt, they had no idea that they were headed into centuries

of slavery. The same is true for thousands today who are lured from their

homelands by false promises of better paychecks and brighter futures, only to

fall into the clutches of human traffickers who exploit and abuse them and make it all but impossible to escape.

To stop this modern-day slave trade, we are working in the Name of Jesus to prevent trafficking and create job

opportunities where people live. Your gift will help provide vocational training and warn laborers about the

dangers of crossing international borders, while opening doors for the Gospel.

Human Trafficking/Exploitation 013964 SUGGESTED GIFT $100

CARE FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDRENAfter her husband and sons died, Naomi

felt so hopeless that she didn’t even

answer to her own name. She told friends

in Bethlehem, “Call me Mara, for the

Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me”

(ruth 1:20). But her daughter-in-law Ruth

never abandoned her in her despair and

eventually blessed Naomi with a grandson

who became the grandfather of King David.

Just as the Lord restored Naomi’s joy, He is

still working to sustain and redeem the lives

of women who have been bitterly oppressed,

marginalized or impoverished. Our projects

around the world support, protect, and bless

vulnerable women in the Name of Jesus

Christ. Your gift of $30 can help provide

nutritional classes for mothers caring for their

babies, or an outreach to protect women

from abuse and exploitation, or vocational

training for those who are determined to give

their families a better life.

Women’s Projects 013977 SUGGESTED GIFT $30

Cissie Graham Lynch, Cambodia

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Each graduate of The Greatest Journey receives a New Testament in the local language.

Growing up in the African island nation of Madagascar, Tsilavina often went hungry

because his mother was an alcoholic who spent all her money drinking.

A Christian family who was aware of his plight offered Tsilavina a place to stay. They brought him to church and as a 9-year-old he received a gift-filled shoebox through Operation Christmas Child. Then they invited him to join The Greatest Journey, the 12-lesson discipleship course developed by Samaritan’s Purse for shoebox recipients.

“These are the most important stories I have ever heard,” Tsilavina said. During the fourth lesson, he asked Jesus into his heart as Lord and Savior. He was delighted to learn that Jesus loved him and could use him even as a child to spread the Gospel. When he graduated from The Greatest Journey, he

received a New Testament and was soon baptized.

Putting into practice what he had been taught in The Greatest Journey, Tsilavina began praying for his mother. Soon he had an opportunity to share his faith and asked her, “Couldn’t you stop your drinking?” Moved by her son’s plea, she confessed that she had been wrong and asked Christ to forgive her sins.

She has since given up alcohol, and now Tsilavina is back home with her. They both

attend church and pray together. “We live in a

happy and peaceful home now because we have Jesus who is merciful and who has forgiven our sins,” he said.

Power of the Gospel:A family restored

THE GREATEST JOURNEYJesus told his followers

to “Go therefore and

make disciples of all

nations” (matthEw 28:19).

We praise the Lord for how He is working

through The Greatest Journey to make disciples

in over 100 countries. Millions of children have

already made decisions to follow Christ, have

their own New Testaments to read, and know

how to share the Gospel with their friends and

family. Samaritan’s Purse offers The Greatest

Journey lessons in 66 languages and has trained

over 250,000 volunteer teachers. We want to

enroll 3.5 million children in the coming year.

The Greatest Journey costs just $6 per child—

including lesson materials, teacher training, and

a New Testament.

OCC—The Greatest Journey® 013943 SUGGESTED GIFT $72 FOR 12 CHILDREN

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‘Thank you for saving my life’A rmy Corporal Jeremy Cabaniss was knocked unconscious by

an armor-piercing improvised explosive device (IED) that ripped across the turret of his Humvee in Baghdad in July 2006. As the vehicle’s gunner, he would have been decapitated had he not bent down to talk to his fellow soldiers below. A few months later, a second IED again rendered him unconscious—this time for about an hour.

When Jeremy returned home to

his wife, Deanna, he began many

months of treatment for traumatic

brain injury (TBI). In 2008, he was

medically retired by the Army

after four years of service. Today,

he still suffers terrible headaches,

short-term memory loss, and

other debilitating effects of TBI.

And it’s not just Jeremy who

struggles—his wife, Deanna, and

two sons share the burden.

The couple was desperate for

help when they arrived in Port

Alsworth, Alaska, to participate

in Operation Heal Our Patriots,

a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse

designed to strengthen the

marriages of couples as they

deal with combat wounds. “Our

marriage was in bad shape,”

Jeremy said.

The couple enjoyed fishing

and hiking together and learned

practical ways to strengthen their

marriage in daily Bible-based

classes. One night while speaking

with one of our retired military

chaplains, Jeremy found relief

from doubts that had plagued him

for years.

“I was raised in a Christian

household,” Jeremy said. “Ever

since then, I’ve always believed

in God and prayed, but there was

always this doubt.”

Before they left Alaska, Jeremy

and Deanna surrendered their

lives to the Lord. They were

baptized in Lake Clark and

rededicated their marriage.

Jeremy no longer has any

doubts about his faith. “I know I

have Christ in my heart. I feel so

much better. It’s a weight

lifted off my shoulders.”

Jeremy tearfully shared

with our staff and other

couples that he had

contemplated suicide in

the past. He said he had

thought of himself “as a

failing father, a failing

husband.” Yet, through

the care of our chaplains

and staff, as well as fellow

military couples, he had

found hope and a new

relationship with Christ.

“Everybody was just so

loving,” he said. “I want to

thank you all for saving

my life. Thank you for

saving my family, my

children, and my wife.”

Deanna and Army Corp. Jeremy Cabaniss

Marine Sgt. Dexter Hocutt and Lance Corp. Tiffany Hocutt about to be baptized

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BLESS THE MARRIAGE OF A MILITARY COUPLEAmerica owes a great debt to

the heroic men and women

who have been wounded in the

war on terror. One way we can

show our gratitude is by making

it possible for them to participate

in Operation Heal Our Patriots, a

ministry developed by Samaritan’s

Purse to meet the unique needs

of military couples as they cope

with life-changing injuries. Through

your gifts, we cover all the costs—

including transportation, lodging,

and activities—so that these

couples can enjoy a refreshing

week in Alaska, learn how to

strengthen their marriages, and

grow closer to the Lord.

Operation Heal Our Patriots 013960 COVER THE COSTS FOR ONE COUPLE $6,000 SHARE THE COST $60

Chaplains James Fisher and Dan Stephens baptize Army Sgt. Andrew Berry.

Army Corp. Josh McCart

Franklin and Jane Graham welcome Melissa and Michael Figueroa to Alaska.

Marine Sgt. Dana Abudayeh and Marine Staff Sgt. Adel Abudayeh

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‘ JESUS LOVES ME’ LAMBSAfter Franklin Graham told his mother Ruth

about a lonely orphan in Africa singing

“Jesus Loves Me,” she came up with the idea of

giving out fuzzy little lambs that play this sweet

tune when you cuddle them. For 20 years, these

musical lambs have comforted children around

the world and reminded them how much God

loves them. For $10, you can brighten the lives of

five children with these adorable gifts.

OCC-Musical Toy Lambs 013548 SUGGESTED GIFT $10

BABY CHICKSGod’s compassions “are new every morning” (lamEntations 3:23). So are fresh eggs,

for families who raise chickens supplied by Samaritan’s Purse. Your gift of $14

will provide 12 chicks or other poultry that will soon lay enough protein-rich eggs to

feed a family, with enough left over to sell or trade at market.

Chicken and Poultry Projects 013656 SUGGESTED GIFT $14

SPORTS GEARThe Bible says, “If anyone

competes in athletics, he is not crowned

unless he competes according to the rules”

(2 timothy 2:5). As boys and girls play fun

sports, Christian coaches can also teach

them about the importance of obeying

God’s laws and how they can have victory

in Jesus. For $8, you can provide a soccer

ball or other sports equipment to help kick

off a Gospel ministry to eager children.

Balls and Recreational Items 013658SUGGESTED GIFT $8

Great in God’s EyesWhen Jesus’ disciples were arguing about

which of them would be greatest, Jesus summoned a little child and taught them a priceless lesson: “He who is least among you all will be great.” (Luke 9:48). In a similar way, even the smallest gifts can make an eternal difference when you give them in Jesus’ Name.

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TEACH A CHILD TO READ Millions of boys and girls around the world

never have the chance to go to school. Their

countries don’t offer free education, and their

parents cannot afford to pay for it. Samaritan’s

Purse works with churches, orphanages, and other

ministries in places like these to equip Christians

to teach children to read and write. Most

importantly, we want them to be able to read the

Word of God. For $14, you can help provide school

supplies or a month of school tuition.

Teach a Child to Read and Write 013700SUGGESTED GIFT $14

GOSPEL BOOKLETS The Bible tells us that when Jesus

was 12, his parents found Him

in the Temple, “sitting in the midst of

the teachers, both listening to them

and asking them questions.” (lukE 2:46).

Children everywhere need to know how

much God loves them. That’s why we

include “Greatest Gift” booklets with

Operation Christmas Child shoebox

gifts. For just $5, we can supply

booklets for 10 children to read the

Gospel in their very own language.

OCC-Evangelistic Materials 013568 SUGGESTED GIFT $5

BLANKETSIt’s hard for us to even imagine what it’s

like for children and families who have to

sleep outside after a storm, earthquake, or

other disaster. When it’s shivering cold and

pitch dark, a snug blanket can help you get

through the scariest night. For $6, you can

give a warm blanket that is a wonderful

way to show how God’s love enfolds those

who are hurting.

Blankets and Bedding 013436 SUGGESTED GIFT $6

Unless you are converted and become as little

children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of Heaven.

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BIKES & VEHICLES FOR MISSIONSIn his letter to the Romans, Paul wrote,

“It has always been my ambition to

preach the Gospel where Christ was not

known” (romans 15:20). Many evangelists

in underdeveloped countries follow in

his footsteps as they go from town to

town. To enable them to travel farther and

faster, Samaritan’s Purse provides them

with sturdy bicycles or other transportation

so they can bring the Gospel to remote

settlements. Your gift of $100 can enable

one of these faithful preachers to go the

extra mile to proclaim the way of salvation

to those who have never known Jesus

Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Vehicles for Missions 013827 SUGGESTED GIFT $100

BIBLES & CHRIST IAN LITERATUREAs Samaritan’s Purse helps

victims of persecution,

disaster, and war, God gives us

opportunities to distribute Bibles

and Christian literature to bring the

Light of Christ into some of the darkest

corners of the world. Your gift of $15 can

provide five New Testaments, three Bibles,

or other Gospel materials to strengthen

believers and guide the lost to saving faith

in Jesus. Isaiah 55:11 tells us, “So shall My

word be that goes forth from My mouth;

it shall not return to Me void, but it shall

accomplish what I please.”

Bibles and Christian Literature 012025 SUGGESTED GIFT $15

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TRAIN & EQUIP AN EVANGELISTChurch leaders need to be well-versed in God’s truth, but many who live in isolated towns and villages have

never had the opportunity to attend Bible school. To meet this need in the vast Democratic Republic of

Congo, Samaritan’s Purse has launched a portable Bible school that moves from town to town and offers three

months of intensive classes in preaching the Bible, sharing the Gospel, dealing with cults, and other ministry

challenges. One pastor who traveled 30 miles from a pygmy settlement applied his evangelistic training and soon

led 26 of his neighbors to saving faith in Christ. A gift of $35 can enable us to train an evangelist or equip a church

with resources to reach those who are lost.

Evangelistic Tools and Training 013015 SUGGESTED GIFT $35

Samaritan’s Purse sponsors portable Bible schools (above and left) to train church leaders in remote corners of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We also support evangelists who are taking the Gospel to places like the streets of the Philippines (right).

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Muslims in Niger attacked Christian churches in a violent response to a cartoon of Muhammad that appeared in

the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo. In a period of two days in January, they burned 70 churches.

What happened the next Sunday was remarkable. Many churches met in the ashes and rubble and sang praises to God. Pastors asked their parishioners to forgive those who had caused the damage, reminding them of what Christ taught

us: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you” (Luke 6:27).

“They thought they burned the church, but they only burned the building.The church is in the heart,” said Pastor Jacques Houeto, who leads a Baptist

church built by missionaries in 1929.Churches began looking for ways to

show God’s love to their attackers. “What they did should not be a reason for us to stop loving them, so we’re working on how to show more love to those people,” said another pastor.

Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries. These churches are strong in faith but need our support and prayers.

Samaritan’s Purse works with persecuted Christians in Africa, the Middle East, and around the world. Pray that God will protect them and use them to build up His kingdom.

Burned churches show us how to love your enemies

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the buildings. The

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— PASTOR JACQUES HOUETO

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BUILD A SCHOOLIn many of the places Samaritan’s

Purse works, children never have

the opportunity to reach their

God-given potential because their

schools are crumbling, dilapidated,

or destroyed. Some dedicated

Christian teachers even hold

classes under the shade of trees.

When we build a school, God gives

us opportunities to show the local

village how much Jesus loves

them. Your gift can help build,

expand, or renovate a classroom

that may serve a thousand

students over the next generation.

That’s just $20 per child.

School Construction and Upgrades 013752 SUGGESTED GIFT $20,000SHARE THE COST $20

HELP PERSECUTED CHRIST IANSChristians in many parts of the world put their

lives at risk when they gather for worship

or try to share the Gospel. Your gift will help

Samaritan’s Purse to repair burned sanctuaries,

support underground churches, or meet the needs

of courageous believers who lose their homes or

jobs because of their faith. “Blessed are those who

are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs

is the kingdom of heaven” (matthEw 5:10).

Persecuted Christians 013654 SUGGESTED GIFT $50

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CLEAN WATERThe Bible says, “A righteous man who falters before the wicked is like a murky

spring and a polluted well” (ProvErbs 25:26). In the days following a disaster,

sources of water that people desperately need can’t be trusted. The salt-water

surge of a typhoon or tsunami can contaminate thousands of wells. Earthquakes

destroy reservoirs and clog springs. When we respond to an international

disaster, clean water is one of our first priorities. Community filters can be set

up in a few hours to supply up to 3,000 people per day with water for drinking,

cooking, and washing. Your gift of $20 will help us to supply clean water for an

entire family. As we work, God gives us opportunities to tell them about our Lord

and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Clean Water Projects 013659 SUGGESTED GIFT $20

HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTERSWater may be abundant in tropical

regions, but that doesn’t mean it is

safe to drink. Over 2,000 children die daily

from water-borne diseases that might

have been prevented if they didn’t have

to drink out of polluted streams or ponds.

We have provided hundreds of thousands

of families with a better alternative—

household filters that use a natural process

to strain out bacteria and other impurities.

These simple filters work for decades,

need no chemicals or electricity, and can

be manufactured locally for $100. As we

install filters in homes, the Lord opens

doors for us to tell families how they can

experience His cleansing power, and many

come to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Water Filters 013923 SUGGESTED GIFT $100

“ ”I will give of the fountain of the

water of life freely to him who thirsts. – Revelation 21:6

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The first time the Samaritan woman heard Jesus offer “living water,” she was puzzled. “Sir, You have

nothing to draw with, and the well is deep” (John 4:11). Residents of a Kenyan village called Kaaki

might have expressed similar concerns—their only well was too deep to pump by hand, and when their

generator wore out, they were left high and dry. They had to haul water in jugs on donkeys from eight

miles away. The trips were exhausting and dangerous, but they could not afford repairs. Samaritan’s Purse

rehabilitated the well last year with a solar-powered pump that not only supplies enough fresh water

for 500 families but also gives us opportunities to tell them how deeply God loves them. We can drill or

rehabilitate a village well for as little as $40 per family.

Freshwater Wells 013924SUGGESTED GIFT $40

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Families returning home after years of civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo were excited about planting their gardens and

growing their own food. Samaritan’s Purse provided them with the seed for cabbage and other healthy crops, cultivating opportunities for us to share the Gospel. A cabbage farmer named Alfonsina told us, “Hearing God’s Word encourages us.”

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FISHING PROJECTS“I am going fishing,” Simon Peter said in

John 21:3. He and the other disciples

had no luck until they heard someone on

the shore saying, “Cast the net on the right

side of the boat, and you will find some”

(21:6). John recognized the voice and said,

“It is the Lord!” (21:7). Today, Samaritan’s

Purse has projects around the world that

help fishermen increase their catch in ways

that also earn a hearing for the Gospel and

bring people to Jesus. A gift of $50 can

help supply sturdy boats and nets or stock

a pond with enough tilapia or other fish to

bless an entire community.

Fish Farms and Aquaculture Projects 013755SUGGESTED GIFT $50

Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. —Galatians 6:9

DAIRY ANIMALSThe Bible promises the diligent herdsman, “You shall have enough goats’

milk for your food, for the food of your household” (ProvErbs 27:27). Goats can

devour almost anything and turn it into wholesome milk. When we provide

families with dairy animals, we give them a daily source of milk rich with protein,

calcium, and vitamins that are especially important to growing children. As

herds grow, they can be sold for income or given to neighbors in need. Most

importantly, as our teams offer training and basic veterinary care, we build

relationships so we can tell them how they can have eternal life in Jesus Christ.

Your gift of $70 will enable us to provide a goat or other dairy animal to a family

in need.

Goats and Dairy Animals 013754 SUGGESTED GIFT $70

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OXEN & DRAF T ANIMALSOxen and donkeys were common in

Biblical times, and thousands of years

later they still do the work of tractors

and trucks in many parts of the world.

Countless farmers depend on draft animals

for plowing, threshing, and hauling. Your

gift of $350 can help us provide an ox,

donkey, or other livestock as a strong

testimony to a struggling family. “Take My

yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am

gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find

rest for your souls” (matthEw 11:29).

Livestock Projects 013831SUGGESTED GIFT $350SHARE THE COST $35

SHEEP AND WOOL-BEARING ANIMALSLowly shepherds watching their flocks by night

were the first to hear the Good News that

Christ the Savior was born. They immediately

shared their excitement with others: “Now when

they had seen Him, they made widely known

the saying which was told to them concerning

this Child. And all those who heard it marveled

at those things which were told them by the

shepherds” (lukE 2:17-18). As we help poor families

start their flocks, we are able to introduce them

to the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. For $80,

Samaritan’s Purse can provide a sheep, alpaca, or

other wool-bearing animal, and train families how

to care for their flocks.

Sheep Projects 013956 SUGGESTED GIFT $80

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HELP A POOR FARMING FAMILY

W hen the Lord God planted

His original garden, He

“took the man and put him in the

garden of Eden to tend and keep

it” (Gen. 2:15). Ever since the fall

of Adam, however, farmers have

had to sweat out their harvests.

What if the rains fail? Or disaster

strikes? Or enemies drive them

from their lands? That’s when

Samaritan’s Purse can help, by

providing drought-resistant

plants and techniques, or tools

and seeds for those who are

starting over. Your gift of $55 can

enable a hard-working farmer to

feed his family for the coming

year, while also helping our

teams on the ground sow seeds

for the Gospel.

Farm and Garden Projects 013657SUGGESTED GIFT $55

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EQUIP A MISSION HOSPITAL TO SAVE LIVESSamaritan’s Purse works worldwide to make sure Christian doctors and

hospitals always have the equipment, medicines, and supplies they need to

care for the sick. Technicians at our medical warehouse receive and recondition

donated equipment that we provide free to mission hospitals. Your gift of $150

will enable us to ship infant incubators, oxygen concentrators, or other essential

items overseas. Even in the most remote jungle hospital, missionary doctors

always have one powerful tool: “For the word of God is living and powerful, and

sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul

and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and

intents of the heart” (hEbrEws 4:12).

Medical Equipment & Supplies 013365SUGGESTED GIFT $150

FIGHT EPIDEMIC DISEASESWhen a killer plague like Ebola

strikes, Samaritan’s Purse and

our missionary hospital partners meet

the challenge head-on and provide

expert and compassionate care for

those who are sick. As our teams

courageously battled the deadly Ebola

outbreak in Liberia, we were able

to lead 1,200 people to saving faith

in Jesus. It is critical to be ready to

respond to the next outbreak. Your

gift of $50 can help cover the cost of

protective suits to keep health-care

workers safe from infection, or help

treat epidemic diseases such as malaria,

cholera, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS.

Epidemic Diseases Fund 013901 SUGGESTED GIFT $50

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SUPPORT A MISSIONARY DOCTORWhen God was seeking a prophet to call Israel to repentance and proclaim

the coming of the Lord, Isaiah answered: “Here am I! Send me” (isaiah 6:8).

Today, many young Christian doctors respond the same way as God calls them

to dedicate their careers to medical missions. They often give up lucrative

careers to respond in obedience and faith. We established our Post-Residency

Program to help missionary doctors get started with two-year assignments

overseas while they begin to raise their own funds. It costs about $165 a day

to support a doctor and family on the mission field. That’s about $8 for each

patient they see and each life they touch in the Name of Jesus.

New Missionary Doctors 013946 SUGGESTED GIFT $165SHARE THE COST $8

HELP SAVE A CHILD’S LIFEIt was a bittersweet moment last year

when Jason and Susan Smith sat

down to read to a 4-year-old girl from

Mongolia named Nomin (pictured).

The Smiths made it possible for Nomin

to have life-saving cardiac surgery in

Minnesota through a generous gift to

our Children’s Heart Project in memory

of their daughter Emerson Rose, who

lived just 76 days in 2011 after being

born with a heart condition. “We’re

grateful that God continues to let her

little life bring Him glory,” Jason said.

Since 1997, the Children’s Heart Project

has provided life-saving surgery for

over 1,100 children like Nomin who were

born in countries where the operations

they needed were not available. You

can help save the life of a child by

sharing the cost of the international

airfare, which averages $2,200 from

places like Uganda and Mongolia. If you

would like to make your gift in honor or

memory of a loved one, you can order

cards on the enclosed form or online.

Children’s Heart Project 013687 SUGGESTED GIFT $2,200SHARE THE COST $22

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Yohannes with Dr. Cody Carpenter

REPAIR A CLEF T LIPKing David describes people glowing with

gratitude for what God has done. “They looked

to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not

ashamed” (Psalm 34:5). That’s a beautiful description

of how the Lord can transform a person’s outlook

through cleft-lip surgery, preparing the way for

our teams to share the Gospel and explain the far

greater blessings that come from faith in Jesus.

Samaritan’s Purse is planning to offer cleft-lip

surgery to more than 100 children and adults in

2016. Our medical teams volunteer their time

and expertise, and our aviation ministry in Africa

provides transportation, so we can cover the cost of

surgery (including medicines and other supplies) for

as little as $250.

Cleft Lip/Palate Surgery 013979 SUGGESTED GIFT $250SHARE THE COST $25

‘I feel like I have a new life’In South Sudan, children born with a cleft lip are often considered cursed. Taunts

of “ugly” and “deformed” follow them from an early age.

When James and Adwok’s son, Yohannes, was born with a cleft lip nine years ago, they turned to God.

“Since he was young, I have always persisted in prayer,” Adwok said.

Yohannes was able to have an operation but it did not go well. His smile was still not right. Other children teased him.

Adwok continued to pray for an answer and he soon heard the news about the Samaritan’s Purse cleft lip project. We flew

Yohannes and his mother from their remote home to the national capital of Juba, where we had a team of medical volunteers who specialized in cleft lip surgery. The surgeons did an amazing job, and the family was glowing after Yohannes’ operation.

“I’m very happy,” Adwok said. “I feel like I have a new life, like he has a new

life. I return all the glory to God.”Many other children have experienced the joy of no

longer being an outcast. A 9-year-old boy

named Teng withdrew from school because other children made fun of him. Now that his lip is healed, he is no longer shunned, and he is happily back in school.

The transformation is so dramatic that many children change their name after surgery. For example, an eight-year-old refugee from the Nuba Mountains was named Shiana, which means “useless” in her native language. After her successful surgery, chaplains gave her a new name—Mary, which in Hebrew means “wished-for child.”

“Christ has redeemed us

from the curse of the law,

having become a curse for us.”

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BUILD A SHOEBOX ONLINE FOR A CLOSED COUNTRYWant to share the true meaning of Christmas

with children in countries that are closed

to the Gospel? That’s how we use shoeboxes

packed online for Operation Christmas Child®.

With a computer or mobile device, anyone can

conveniently pack a personalized shoebox gift

on the Samaritan’s Purse website. These gifts will

go to children in some of the hardest-to-reach

countries. A suggested donation of $25 per box

covers a shoebox full of gifts as well as shipping

and other costs. Pack yours today by going to:

samaritanspurse.org/buildabox

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Documents

Samaritan's Purse Gift Catalog 2015