{"id":6245,"date":"2020-06-06T06:04:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T13:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nexusmission.org\/?p=6245"},"modified":"2020-06-10T01:08:30","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T08:08:30","slug":"2020-06-project-cake-unexpected-new-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/en\/2020-06-project-cake-unexpected-new-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 06 Project Cake \u2013 Unexpected New Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><p>Project Cake \u2013 Bringing Unexpected New Hope<\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"611\" src=\"http:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/alan2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/alan2.png 459w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/alan2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/alan2-113x150.png 113w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/alan2-203x270.png 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><figcaption><p>Alan<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coworkers daily send scriptures to the supported families. We believe that the Word of the Lord can bring encouragement, comfort and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alan&#8217;s family is one of the supported families and they sent a short video of thanks. Alan is a cute and handsome little boy. His childish voice said, \u201cI don\u2019t have a father and now my mother is taking care of me. Without your support, I can\u2019t buy anything. Thank you very much. Because of your support, I can buy food from the store. I give you a kiss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>Kurds \u2013 their suffering is as deep and huge as the ocean, but the Lord is their shining light.<\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"http:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/olive-city-1024x678.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/olive-city-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/olive-city-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/olive-city-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/olive-city-408x270.png 408w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/olive-city.png 1202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><p>Olive City in&nbsp; war<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kurds \u2013 the fourth largest ethnic group in the Middle East area, but they have never had their own country. Their history has been full of fluctuation. Alternated with oppression and rebellion; war and peace. In the global \u201cpolitical theater\u201d, they are also always being used, abandoned, or displaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their modern encounters are in marked contrast to the lives of contemporary people in peaceful countries. The following three events all happened in modern times. Where were you and what were you busy with at that time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>1988 Attacked by chemical weapons<\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of chemical weapons is very inhuman, because the toxic gas is invisible, and there is nowhere you can hide from it. In addition, the lethal process will be extremely painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1988, a Kurdish town located in northern Olive City was intentionally attacked by chemical weapons. It immediately killed 5,000 civilians. Many of them were children and women. Many of those alive from the attack were blind and suffering lung damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>2014 Raided by ISIS<\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2014, several extremist groups from &#8220;Islamic State&#8221; raided and occupied several Kurdish-controlled towns. The militants arrested and slaughtered thousands of Yazidis who were also Kurdish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>2018 Raided by neighbouring country<\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2018, a Free Army, supported by neighbouring countries, invaded and controlled the northwestern area of Olive City. Hundreds of Kurdish civilians were killed and injured. Under the sudden airstrike, many people were forced to flee their beloved homesteads and moved to nearby villages or cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although they have suffered so much, some of them said to us: &#8220;We saw the Lord appear&#8221; and &#8220;Although we faced the war, we are now grateful&nbsp; because of the knowledge of the gospel.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>\u201cThe Lord is my light\u2026.\u201d Psalm 27:1<\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><p>Sam\u2019s story:<\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sam.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6228\" width=\"271\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sam.png 271w, https:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sam-150x121.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><figcaption><p>Several years of military conflicts have destroyed his homestead.<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam is a young father. He has a wife, a baby boy and two toddler boys. In his hometown located in the north of Olive City, he spent three years and worked hard to build his dream house. However, due to the air strike by the neighboring countries, his new house has become a pile of ruins. The fighting forced his family to flee to a nearby city, but he could not find a job there. While feeling helpless, he told us this story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><p>How can I help them?<\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>Who is willing on behalf of Christ to become a &#8220;Cake of Figs&#8221; for them?<\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p>I am willing, for a period of one year, to provide assistance every month in the amount of USD $12 \/ HKD $100 \/ CNY \u00a5 100.<\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><p>I am willing to give a one-time offering of ___________<\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><p>Ways to Donate:<\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong Dollar Cheque: Payable&nbsp; to &#8220;Nexus Mission Limited&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mail your cheque to the following address: PO Box 78927, MongKok, Kowloon, Hong Kong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank Name: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank Account Number: 168-852-192-001<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank address: No. 1 Queen&#8217;s Road, Central, Hong Kong, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bank SWIFT code: HSBCHKHHHKH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong donors can use PayMe\/Faster Payment System (FPS)\/ Check\/ Cash \/Online Banking deposit to Nexus Mission bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-light-gray-color has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color\" href=\"http:\/\/nexusmission.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nexus-Mission-Donation-by-Payme-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><p>PayMe Steps<\/p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Please keep the bank receipt together with the name of the donor and the designated project WhatsApp: + (852) 9219 2218, or email: info@nexusmission.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You may also make an online donation by using our secure account at PayPal:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\">\n<input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\">\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"TDL4CNAYP9DYA\">\n<input name=\"submit\" title=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" type=\"image\" alt=\"Donate with PayPal button\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_donate_LG.gif\" border=\"0\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" border=\"0\">\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">USA cheque: Payable to &#8220;Nexus Mission&#8221;, Mail to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nexus Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.O. BOX 14521<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Irvine, CA 92623<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All donations are tax-deductible in the United States and Hong Kong. US Federal Tax ID # 36-4631486<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project Cake \u2013 Bringing Unexpected New Hope Coworkers daily send scriptures to the supported families. We believe that the Word of the Lord can bring encouragement, comfort and hope. Alan&#8217;s family is one of the supported families and they sent a short video of thanks. Alan is a cute and handsome little boy. His childish voice said, \u201cI don\u2019t have a father and now my mother is taking care of me. Without your support, I can\u2019t buy anything. 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