Who is Marcelly?
Marcelly is the 7-year-old adopted daughter of missionaries Max and Debbie Thompson. The Thompsons were, until recently, administrators of an orphanage in Brazil.
What dream?
While the Thompsons were seeking direction for a new place of ministry, they were awakened one night by Marcellys cries. They went to her, expecting she was having nightmares. Instead, to their surprise, her dream was anything but a nightmare. She had seen a vision of Jesus telling her she would preach the gospel to children in Africa. Later, the Thompsons received their new position, directors of the Phebe Grey Orphanage in Liberia, Africa.
Why does it matter?
Marcellys dream has inspired the entire World Missions staff, but most especially Director Tim Hill. He has adopted Marcellys dream as his own, and expanded it to include the entire world, beginning with Church of God orphanages worldwide, many of which are in a state of disrepair, thanks to civil unrest and corruption in local governance. Although the orphanages are the beginning, the goal of the Marcellys Dream project is to reach entire communities. Dr. Hills vision for this project is divided into four areas: the Word, Water, Wellness and Walls.
Word
He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions (Psalm 107:20).
The primary goal of Marcelly's Dream is to spread the Word of God to every nation. Christians
are commanded to preach the gospel to everyone, everywhere. As such, we will start by
distributing Bibles to every child in every Church of God orphanage throughout the world. It is
our eventual goal that, with donors help, these Bibles will be in each childs own language.
are commanded to preach the gospel to everyone, everywhere. As such, we will start by
distributing Bibles to every child in every Church of God orphanage throughout the world. It is
our eventual goal that, with donors help, these Bibles will be in each childs own language.
Water
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground ( Isaiah 44:3).
It is a sad fact that one in 10 people in the world today lacks access to clean water.
Unsanitary drinking water results in thousands of deaths every day, mostly children. The
United Nations announced in 2010 that bad water was killing more people every year than
were dying in all acts of violence combinedwars included. We intend to partner with those
who are constructing new wells, provide access to water filtration and treatment, and ensure
the communities we serve do not see their children dying for lack of water free of toxins and
disease.
Unsanitary drinking water results in thousands of deaths every day, mostly children. The
United Nations announced in 2010 that bad water was killing more people every year than
were dying in all acts of violence combinedwars included. We intend to partner with those
who are constructing new wells, provide access to water filtration and treatment, and ensure
the communities we serve do not see their children dying for lack of water free of toxins and
disease.
Walls
And there will be a tabernacle for shade in the daytime from the heat, for a place of refuge, and for a shelter from storm and rain (Isaiah 4:6).
Unfortunately, many of our facilities are becoming inadequate for the needs of their community.
Buildings desperately require maintenance and expansion, and new orphanages are needed to
make room for more children. While partnering with those who can help us maintain and
upgrade our existing infrastructure, we will also be building new schools, seminaries, and
churches, as well as assisting in the raising of houses for communities in need.
Buildings desperately require maintenance and expansion, and new orphanages are needed to
make room for more children. While partnering with those who can help us maintain and
upgrade our existing infrastructure, we will also be building new schools, seminaries, and
churches, as well as assisting in the raising of houses for communities in need.
Wellness
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved (Jeremiah 17:14).
It compliments our ministry to a communitys souls when we also bind their wounds. With
proper funding, we can improve the health and sanitation of the places God has sent us.
According to UNICEF and WHO, a third of the worlds people lack proper sanitary methods
and facilities, and even more lack access to even the most basic health care. As part of
this initiative, we will offer medical care to help reduce childhood mortality, spreading life and
health along with Scripture and sermon.
proper funding, we can improve the health and sanitation of the places God has sent us.
According to UNICEF and WHO, a third of the worlds people lack proper sanitary methods
and facilities, and even more lack access to even the most basic health care. As part of
this initiative, we will offer medical care to help reduce childhood mortality, spreading life and
health along with Scripture and sermon.
-http://marcellysdream.org/about
How We Are Raising Awareness
We have been jumping in pools, lakes, ponds, and having water dumped on us to raise
awareness for this mission! When you are challenged you have 24 hours to take the
plunge and challenge others. Below are some videos from members of our church who
have already accepted the challenge! If you have any more videos that I have not attached
below please email me at jennifer.seagraves@rmcad,edu.
awareness for this mission! When you are challenged you have 24 hours to take the
plunge and challenge others. Below are some videos from members of our church who
have already accepted the challenge! If you have any more videos that I have not attached
below please email me at jennifer.seagraves@rmcad,edu.
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