I have a cousin who is a missionary in Thailand. He and His wife has been there for close to thirty years if not more. AIDS is a devastating disease that takes the lives of many in Thailand. Jerry is now working with people who have been diagnosed with the AIDS virus. He loves them where they are and tries to bring them hope both here on this earth and for eternity.
One of the ways he has brought hope to those he works with is by giving them purpose. Being an outcast in society they have little hope of making a living. The Mission in Thailand has developed a small business where the people in the mission get to participate and make a small living.
They produce hand crafted cards and gift bags made out of saa paper. Saa paper is made from the mulberry tree. They do not make the paper, they buy it. But they do make cards and bags from saa paper. The average cost is $1.50 an item. I am currently trying to find out how to order these items.
The great thing about buying cards handcrafted from the mission is they are helping people get out of poverty in more ways than one. First, this provides a small income for people who may not have any other way of making an income. This is not just handing money to people. Helping people get out of poverty takes more than just handing them money. It takes teaching them a way out of their poverty that can be long lasting.
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Second, they are providing a purpose for people who are in desperate need of purpose. It gives people in Thailand with AIDS a reason to get up in the morning
Finally, they are giving people hope, who are in desperate need of hope. They give them hope while they are still living here on this earth. They are also giving them hope for eternity as they get to share with them the message of eternal life through Jesus.
When I find out how to order the products I will let you know. The pictures I have provided are samples of what they can create.
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