Soulies Youth in Narrabeen came up with a list of their ideas to support persecuted Christians. This inspired Thirteen Three to blog about ways for Aussie youth to be BOUND WITH THEM.

As young Australians, when a cause stirs our hearts and moves us deeply, we can’t just sit back and go on living as normal. We want to get involved. We want to get our hands dirty. We want to do something that will make a lasting impact.

When we connect with persecuted Christians who are living and dying for Christ, we are deeply changed. We see their passionate faith and joy in the midst of suffering and we can’t help but be inspired.

Once we have heard their stories, we can’t look back. We can’t ignore their pain. We must stand with them. We must speak up for them. We must support them.

This is David Low’s experience. He is a 15-year-old who did something crazy in July 2011 to support Thirteen Three. He walked over 400km from Taree to Sydney to raise money to help support underground Bible school students in Vietnam and Burma.

His initial goal was to raise $10,000 for persecuted Christians – he thought this was crazy and didn’t think he’d reach his target. But God blessed his efforts and he raised over $20,000!!

At the end of his walk, David said:

I don’t want it to end! This has been a life-changing experience for me. I can’t imagine the impact this has had.

Thirteen Three is investing in the next generation of Christian leaders in restricted nations by providing ministry training and tools. The Bible students will face persecution for their ministry, but they are willing to serve on the frontlines, trusting God to grow His Kingdom through them.

Check out David’s Walk With Them campaign and be inspired to do something to raise money for the persecuted church.

Ideas to be BOUND WITH THEM by fundraising for persecuted Christians

• Walk/Run for persecuted church
• Take up an offering
• Take a tin home (individually collect money and bring in at the end of term)
• Bake sale
• Make a song/video
• Buy wristbands and other merchandise
• Secret Church (see Soulies Underground)
• Cafe with live music
• Donate
• Thirteen Three’s Fundraising Tips

How has your youth group/school/church supported the persecuted church through fundraising? Share your experiences and ideas by leaving a comment below.

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