But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Acts 1:8
In the book of Acts, Jesus proclaims that his disciples are called to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. At Rio, we long to see the gospel proclaimed in all nations and celebrate opportunities that God gives us to take part in His Kingdom work around the world!
We take great delight in identifying, equipping, and supporting Rio members as they seek to find their platform for mission in the world. Our Platforms for Mission are the places, ministries, and opportunities where we help others deeply engage with Jesus. So, consider this: Where is God moving you to bring the hope of Jesus to the people in the world?
Ways to serve:
01. Israel-Hamas War:
As the people of God, we weep for all of those who are weeping and mourn with those who are mourning (Romans 12:15). We pray for a prompt end of the tremendous suffering and hardship the region is experiencing and for lasting peace to be established.
We recognize that this is a region of great historical and religious significance that has held peace and conflict in constant tension and complexity for many years. We join alongside millions of other Christ-followers around the globe praying for faith, hope, and love to be made known more fully and for supernatural intervention to end this conflict. May God, in his sovereignty, bring many people to discover the hope and reality of Jesus Christ during this time of crisis.
It is important to remember that as Christians, we are part of a global family of Christ-followers. The local Church has always been, and will continue to be, God’s agent to bring hope, healing and restoration in times of pain, suffering, and crisis. As in any crisis, be it local or global, we want to champion the local Church and believe that God is calling us to do just that.
If you would like to lend your resources to strengthening churches in the midst of this crisis that are benevolently caring for those suffering in their communities, we (National Christian Foundation) have activated our Disaster Relief and Crisis Fund and are committing 100% of every dollar raised to go in support of local churches and vetted ministry partners laboring to spread faith, bring hope, and provide healing to a community experiencing unspeakable hardship. This fund is powered by the National Christian Foundation of South Florida – by following the link below, you’ll be directed to their secure giving platform.
02. Ukraine
As the news from Eastern Europe continues to unfold, our hearts are burdened for the people in Ukraine. In light of this present situation, we want to invite everyone to:
1) As the Church, we want to earnestly pray for our brothers and sisters in the Ukraine. You will find a prayer guide provided below that will help guide your time of prayer.
2) If you feel led to give financial relief and support, we would encourage you to use the provided link to give through the National Christian Foundation of South Florida, which has vetted various organizations who are working with the local church in Ukraine and other affected countries, to determine both the immediate and long term needs of the community.
For more information on this ongoing situation visit: www.mtw.org/stories/details/0305-continue-to-pray-for-ukraine-video