Gift catalog

You'll feel good knowing you've given a suffering Christian the gift he wants most of all -- a Bible of his very own! Thousands of Chinese turn to Christ every day in spite of persecution. And they are asking for God's Word!
Just CDN $ 5 provides one Bible or a Children's Bible. Many house churches have between 100 and 125 people--so your CDN $ 600 gift will ensure that each member has a Bible.

You have a powerful opportunity to encourage a believer who is suffering in prison for no other crime than following Jesus.
Imprisoned believers face deplorable conditions in this sensitive African nation, and some are even locked into windowless shipping containers. Your Prisoner Care Pack will provide needed toiletries, clothing, medicines, and food to these believers who are suffering behind bars. Your gift will assure these prisoners you haven't forgotten them even though you can't visit them in person.

Christians in Muslim countries suffer from bleak poverty in addition to persecution--and women face special discrimination. As the lowest class of people, they are denied education and struggle to survive with menial jobs. By teaching a Christian sister how to sew and tailor, you give her the skills she needs to earn a decent living. That helps remove the relentless pressure she faces to renounce her faith or marry a Muslim man. Your gift is also an example of God's Word in action!

In many restricted areas, one of the greatest needs is for trained pastors who understand the Bible and know how to lead their churches. Because of persecution, these small congregations are vulnerable to discouragement. They can also fall victim to false doctrines and heresies.
Through your gift, you will equip a pastor to understand the Bible, teach it to his people, and encourage them in evangelism. You will have tremendous impact as you help an entire congregation withstand persecution and also reach their neighbors!

Suffering Christians in China gain tremendous encouragement from singing hymns. However, many of the smaller house churches lack musical instruments to carry a tune--making congregational worship difficult. That's why the hymnal player is such a wanted gift. This simple "music box" contains the tunes for 1,000 of the best-loved Chinese hymns. A house church can simply turn it on, select a hymn, and instantly begin praising the Lord! These hymns are a wonderful way to strengthen believers and teach them biblical truths through song.

Persecution is increasing across Africa. Yet the Church is growing in spite of the opposition--and the congregations are filled with children! However, the Sunday school teachers need Children's Bibles to teach the boys and girls about Jesus. Each Children's Bible contains well-known Bible stories and colorful illustrations, and also clearly outlines the plan of salvation. This is a powerful way to reach children with the Gospel and influence Africa's next generation. CDN $ 46 provides 10 bibles.

Every day, thousands of Chinese are turning to Christ. And as they start their walk with Christ, they are asking for God's Word and Scriptural resources to grow strong in their faith.

But today, millions of Christians throughout China still do not own their own copy of the Bible. Your gift can put God's Word at the heart of the future of the Chinese Church!

Despite the chaos of insurgency and violence, pastors in the violent Middle East remain determined to strengthen persecuted Christians and build the Church in this troubled region.

But many are desperately short of study Bibles and literature, and it is often risky to obtain Christian material. That's why they look to Open Doors to deliver these study Bibles securely and on time.

Many know and respect Brother Andrew's courage in delivering God's Word in the face of danger over many years.

Every day, radical Hindus and Muslims are intensifying their persecution of Christians in India. Churches are burned, evangelists are beaten and Christian women are assaulted.

And the government and police usually turn a blind eye!

That's why Open Doors has produced a special programme especially suited for situations such as those in India right now. The 'Standing Strong Through the Storm' training programme has been proven to be extremely effective over the years in many hostile places.

Your gift will provide three months of intensive 'Standing Strong' Bible school training for a rural Indian Christian who is facing violence and discrimination. Your investment will equip him to minister effectively for years to come in the face of all forms of persecution.

Put a smile on the face of a young Christian in the Middle East every day of the year.

This delightful Children's calendar provides a Bible-based daily activity – just what youngsters need when surrounded by discrimination and denials of the Lord Jesus.

And Open Doors provides children with other reasons to smile: Christian children's books and materials for use at home and in Sunday school.

The lack of a good Christian-based education is often the reason for disadvantaged believers falling prey to conversion to Islam. Many are tempted to fall away not being grounded in the faith.

You can help strengthen new Muslim-background believers by equipping them with a sound knowledge of the Word of God.

In the highly charged atmospheres of religious fervour, these new believers and other Christian workers constantly risk losing their lives because of their faith.

A special investment of 5,750 $CAN will help Open Doors teams pioneer into new regions to build relationships with Muslim-background believers. This highly specialized and dangerous work will help build the Church in some of the most difficult regions of the world.

The work of our distribution teams is both highly sensitive and essential. They are constantly putting their faith on the line as they distribute copies of God's Word, Christian literature, and other items vital to encourage the suffering Church living in urban and remote environments.

The need is especially acute with our Middle East Services Team, which is in dire need of a vehicle that is capable of operating on all terrains.

Your special gift of 18,443 $CAN will provide an MPV that will deliver the Christian resources vital to persecuted Christians living in the Middle East.