Is charity a cover for proselytizing? (Jesus Christ, gospel, disciples, preaching)

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From the Slavic Gospel Association

It’s a sad fact, but for most orphan children in the former Soviet Union, Christmas is no different than any other day. Because some parents have died or are too poor to take care of them, these children find themselves housed in run-down state-operated orphanages, lonely and forgotten. But you can change that!

That is why Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) has created the Christmas for Orphans outreach. We are partnering with believers like you this Christmas to send the love of Jesus to orphans in Russia and other former Soviet countries. It is our desire to reach at least 10,000 orphans living at 50 different orphanages across the former Soviet Union.

The question always arises! Why are these people going all the way to Russia to give a better Christmas to children. Whatever happened to "charity begins at home"? I'm sure 10,000 kids could be found in the Chicago area alone that would be better served and without the added expense of an internaltional trip. It is because Chicago is already Christian?

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From my inbox

Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), founded in 1934, is committed to helping Bible-preaching churches in the lands of Russia make disciples for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. SGA is a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), and is committed to good stewardship.

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