Ways to Give This Christmas: Transformation in Rwanda

Transformation. We use this word frequently at True Vineyard Ministries. Why? Because transformation of a person's body and soul is the key ingredient that ensures lasting change in some of the poorest communities in Rwanda.

Colette, one of our newest members, was hired by TVM while still suffering the traumatic effects of poverty. Out of desperation, she had made harmful decisions just to make ends meet before she had this job. It wasn't a salary alone that has brought her to a place of joy today, it was transformation of her heart as well.

Through forgiveness and reconciliation with God, encouraging friendships with the other TVM women, and the ability to feed her children, she is on a hopeful journey to lasting change. We believe God intends to use Colette as a beacon of hope and a leader of change in her own village because of her incredible testimony.

This Christmas season, consider participating in this lasting change by giving a year-end gift to True Vineyard Ministries. Here are some important ways you can make a difference in Rwanda:

1. Widow Sponsorships

Your contribution could allow TVM to hire one or more widows for an entire year. A one-time gift of $420 sponsors one widow for an entire year. Your widow sponsorship helps us offer a steady job and holistic work environment to one of Rwanda’s most vulnerable. You can also sign up to sponsor a widow on a monthly basis for just $35 a month.

2. Sheep

As many of you know, our partnership with KidKnits has taken off this year! KidKnits sells the handspun and naturally dyed yarn made by our TVM widow cooperative in markets across the States. To supply the yarn KidKnits needed, we purchased our first flock of merino sheep through the generosity of our donors. The demand for the TVM yarn continues to grow, and TVM needs more sheep to provide more wool to the TVM widow’s group so the women can continue to spin the beautiful merino yarn. You can buy one sheep ($100), a flock of sheep ($300), or a herd of sheep ($1,000)!

To sponsor a widow or purchase some sheep online, visit our Gifts of Hope page by clicking here.

You can also send a check made out to: True Vineyard Ministries at 317 W. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666

And here in Texas... Our Christmas celebrations are continuing! You can also make a difference by attending our first  African Christmas in Gruene, Texas! See below for details:

Many thanks and Christmas blessings!