Selfless and Creative Giving in India
Context:
- Landrua lives in a remote village in Visoram, India.
- Her family survives on less than $1 a day.
The Giving Movement:
- Ordinary people like Landrua are leading a revolution in missions through consistent, selfless giving.
“Handful of rice” practice:
- Each family sets aside a small portion of rice every time they cook.
- Collected rice is given to the church, which sells it to support its work.
Significance:
- Rice is a staple food, so giving it is truly sacrificial and meaningful.
- Over time, people also contribute vegetables, firewood, and tithes.
Impact:
- Despite poverty, the church raised around $13 million in one year, with 12% from the handful-of-rice collections.
- The Mizeram Church has become globally recognised for its missionary work.
Key Principle:
- Effective giving is not about wealth or abundance but rather about willingness and faithfulness.
- “As long as we have something to eat every day, we have something to give to God every day.”