Gifts of Hope
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$13,000Centre of Hope
Give the gift of a Centre of Hope this Christmas. Read MoreCentre of Hope
Centre of Hope
$13,000Give the gift of a Centre of Hope this Christmas.
The Middle East has been ravaged by war for decades, and the danger for Christians means that few remain.
With this gift, you can help transform a local church into a ‘Centre of Hope’, a place which offers training and support for those left.
Centres of Hope provide counselling, distribute food, run youth and children’s activities, teach English, disciple new believers, give business loans, and run marriage and parenting courses – all to strengthen the church and ensure Christians can stay and witness to people who most need Jesus.
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$1,000Small Business Loan
Give the gift of a Small Business Loans this Christmas. Read MoreSmall Business Loan
Small Business Loan
$1,000Give the gift of a Small Business Loans this Christmas.
Many Christians are denied jobs because of their faith in Jesus. This gift helps provide loans and job training so Christians can start their own businesses and provide for their families, allowing them to remain and share the light of Jesus in some of the darkest places.
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$200Bible College Scholarship
New this year. Give the gift of a Bible College Scholarship this Christmas. Read MoreBible College Scholarship
Bible College Scholarship
$200New this year. Give the gift of a Bible College Scholarship this Christmas.
In places where Christians are vulnerable to persecution, Christians who want to serve the church often do not have access to the theological training they need.
This gift will help support and train a pastor, sponsor their theological education, and connect them with mentors.
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$100Legal Assistance
Give the gift of Legal Assistance this Christmas. Read MoreLegal Assistance
Legal Assistance
$100Give the gift of Legal Assistance this Christmas.
In some of the most dangerous countries, choosing to follow Jesus can send you to jail. In others, legal help is crucial to prevent authorities from shutting down church communities.
This gift will help send essential legal assistance to believers facing prosecution for their faith.
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$60Support North Korean Believers
New this year. Support North Korean believers this Christmas. Read MoreSupport North Korean Believers
Support North Korean Believers
$60New this year. Support North Korean believers this Christmas.
North Korea is the most dangerous place in the world to follow Jesus, making it impossible to live openly as a Christian in the country. North Korea is also facing a tragic famine, with the majority of the population living without access to enough food or basic needs to sustain them every day. Now more than ever, strengthening what remains in North Korea is critical.
By choosing this gift will provide crucial food, medicine, and clothing supplies to North Korean believers through secret networks in China. You’re giving lifesaving support to those who need it most. -
$50Send A Cow
Send a Cow and give the thrill of hope this Christmas! Provide an income and feed the family. Read MoreSend A Cow
Send A Cow
$50Send a Cow and give the thrill of hope this Christmas! Provide an income and feed the family.
By choosing this gift, you’ll help train persecuted believers to raise their own livestock. You will provide food for a family, and create extra income streams. This gift provides for vulnerable families, helping them get back up on their feet after facing trauma.
Your gift can bring hope for a more secure future. One recipient said, “My family and I were filled with joy because we had this opportunity! Without the project, we didn’t know how we could earn a living.”
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$40Support Prisoners
New this year! Support Prisoners this Christmas. Read MoreSupport Prisoners
Support Prisoners
$40New this year! Support Prisoners this Christmas.
Every day, Christians are arrested and imprisoned for refusing to deny their faith in Jesus.
This gift provides basic needs, such as food, trauma care, and medicine to those imprisoned for their faith in north-eastern Africa, as well as Christian counselling to help them stand firm amid extreme opposition.
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$30Stand With Widows
Stand With Widows this Christmas. Read MoreStand With Widows
Stand With Widows
$30Stand With Widows this Christmas.
In Nigeria, extremists target Christian men with violence, leaving their wives as widows to suddenly provide for their family alone. With this gift, you can support a Christian widow by providing her with the business training she needs to support her family and face the future with hope and confidence.
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$25Emergency Relief Package
Give the gift of an Emergency Relief Package this Christmas. Read MoreEmergency Relief Package
Emergency Relief Package
$25Give the gift of an Emergency Relief Package this Christmas.
When disaster strikes, Christians are often the last to receive aid or are excluded completely because of their faith.
This gift will send an emergency relief package to the most vulnerable believers facing war, famine, and natural disasters, giving them what they need to survive.
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$20Deliver A Bible
Deliver a Bible this Christmas and give a Gift of Hope with a difference. Read MoreDeliver A Bible
Deliver A Bible
$20Deliver a Bible this Christmas and give a Gift of Hope with a difference.
Around the world, there are places where it is difficult, or even illegal, to own a Bible. But through this gift you can deliver a Bible to persecuted Christians, in their own language, to strengthen the foundations of their faith.
25-year-old Miron received a Study Bible thanks to the generosity of supporters like you. “The Bible is the spirit of the body. Without your Bible, your body lives without being alive.” – Miron, Nineveh Plains, Iraq.
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$10Youth Ministry
Give the gift of Youth Ministry this Christmas. Read MoreYouth Ministry
Youth Ministry
$10Give the gift of Youth Ministry this Christmas.
In many places around the world, it’s illegal to share the gospel with youth. When you choose this gift, you can help young people attend youth camps where they can meet other Christians, learn more about the Bible, and strengthen their faith.
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$7Children’s Ministry
Give the gift of Children's Ministry this Christmas. Read MoreChildren’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry
$7Give the gift of Children's Ministry this Christmas.
Christian children are often persecuted for their family’s faith before they’re old enough to understand it.
Give hope to the next generation of the Church by giving children Bibles and education to prepare them to follow Jesus in the midst of persecution.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does it work?
1. Choose your gift.
Select which gifts you would like from this page.
2. Bless your loved ones.
Choose to receive a physical or print-at-home pdf card with each gift.
3. Help the persecuted church.
With every gift, you’ll help the persecuted church as they follow Jesus in the most dangerous places. -
Do I have to order a physical card?
No! You can choose between a physical card, a printable PDF or to not receive any cards.
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When will I receive my cards?
You will receive your gifts within 5-7 business days of your order.
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What is the last date I can order?
You can place your order right up until Christmas however, we can’t guarantee orders placed after 5 December will arrive before 25 December.
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How many cards will I receive?
If you opt for a printed card the number of gifts you purchase will match the number of cards you receive.
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Is there a limit to how many gifts I can purchase?
There is no limit!
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My question isn't here.
Please reach out to our team via phone ((04) 232 7055) or email (info@od.org.nz) with your question and we will be happy to help.
Please note that Gifts Of Hope are not tax-rebatable.