Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – On Sunday morning, April 6, 2025, at the Long Biên house group, the Community Development Ministry held a “Shop – Give – Bring Hope” fundraising day. The event sold Quảng Trị specialties to raise funds for teaching equipment and supplies at a preschool for Bru-Vân Kiều children.
See photos: photos of the event on the Community Development Ministry fanpage
A Small Gift That Lights Up the Future
The idea was simple: every product bought carried both the flavors of Quảng Trị and a hope for little children. The initial goal was to raise 50 million dong for a preschool that is sowing seeds day by day in the mountains.
Results Beyond Our Worries
At first, the ministry was a little worried whether the specialty products from Khe Sanh would be well received. But thank God for the love and open hearts of the grandparents, brothers and sisters in the church. The total collected that morning was 29,880,000 dong:
- 9,003,000 dong for the cost of goods, paid directly to local producers in Khe Sanh, helping support their livelihoods;
- 20,885,000 dong raised, all of it to equip the preschool.
Two Benefits in One
What is special about this model is that it creates two benefits at once: producers in Khe Sanh sell their goods, and the margin becomes a fund for the children. Buyers also get to learn more about the land and people of Quảng Trị, where the ministry has been involved for many years.
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6)
The ministry sincerely thanks everyone for their generosity, partnership and encouragement, and asks God to bless every heart that sowed seeds of love that day.
Let Us Pray Together
- For the funds raised to meet the school’s real needs.
- For Bru-Vân Kiều preschool children to have a better learning environment.
- For local producers in Khe Sanh to grow sustainably.
Read more in Community Development and Church News. Contact the church office: 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
