Mission Partnership Information
Legal
Information:
The Good Samaritan
Society of America is a non-governmental, public supported non-profit organization registered under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Corporate Charter Number IN-162 and
Chapter 317A of the State of Minnesota in the USA.
The Nigeria Mission
outreach of the Society—The Good Samaritan Society Mission is registered
as a non-governmental organization (NGO) under the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Companies and Allied Matters Decree No. 1 of 1990. For the purpose of providing in general charitable,
educational, health care services and other eleemosynary services to all
humanity regardless of their religion, gender, race, creed or ethnic origin.
Background
information:
The Good
Samaritan Society Mission Project:
The mission village is located in an economically depressed area that
carries with it the scars of years of corrupt military rule. The Good Samaritan Society of America
is bringing hope to this African country and the people of the Fiditi area
through this mission project.
Three components of this project are planned at this time.
Phase
one: Christian Community Center -
this building resembles a church in structure and layout, but will be used as a
conference center, teaching facility for computer classes, and a library. This building has kitchen and dining
facilities.
Phase
two: Medical Center - The
construction has begun on this 126 room hospital. The hospital will have capacity for surgeries and recovery. The facility will contain opportunities
for natives to eventually assume responsibilities for nursing and hospital
positions. The doctors and nurses
would be trained continually through partnerships with U.S. hospitals and
colleges.
Phase
three: A School - The school is in
the process of organizational strategies and curriculum development. At the center of the educational
experience will be the study of music and computer technology. This school will be a model where
Christian values are taught and modeled.
This environment will include vocational training along with computer
and technical instruction.
Partnerships:
Grace
Evangelical Free Church, through its missions committee, has established a
partnership with The Good Samaritan Society of America and has adopted this
mission as a central focus of our mission’s ministry. The Good Samaritan Society of America
is seeking other area churches to partner by committing both financial and
personnel resources for this mission outreach. We believe people will take ownership of this mission
through thoughts, prayers, labor and finances. We feel that this opportunity allows people involvement with
every aspect of the mission at a grassroots level. We highly encourage short-term mission trips to assist in
projects for this village. We feel
that when church members commit to visiting and working alongside the people of
Nigeria, a better understanding of the needs takes place and personal ownership
occurs. We want to invite
congregations to investigate this partnership opportunity!
We would
encourage churches to pursue a three - year commitment financially, but in
addition, we want congregations to commit to sending two or more individuals
for short term mission trips dealing with construction, computer networking and
teaching, training people for various duties, health training, first aid,
etc. Our goal is twofold; to have
individuals use their expertise in areas that would help the mission and the
individuals to experience a new culture.
The people of Grace EFC have experienced tremendous growth and we know
that when people get involved by working with these projects and travel to the
mission village, the project becomes a part of them.
The
impact that this mission has had on Nigeria has been immeasurable. The mission is striving to become a
place where Christian values are modeled.
The mission has employed many local people, which has spread the
financial benefits to many more people throughout the region and all of Nigeria
as well. The Nigerian government
has been supportive of this mission, because it has shown them that caring for
people’s needs is being accomplished and thus, raises the level of
success in Nigeria as a whole. Our
mission is a model that will continue to reach the people of Nigeria through
these partnership opportunities.
Grace
Evangelical Free Church of Fridley has made the commitment to the work in
Fiditi, Nigeria. We are involved
with the Good Samaritan Society of America and are encouraging other churches
to experience the significant power of God through this partnership
opportunity. The people of Grace
who have become involved in this ministry to the Nigerian people have been
changed in profound ways. Mission
involvement and giving at Grace have increased. As a result, greater concern for outreach in our own area
has grown. In 2001, the Grace
Chorale and Orchestra (61 people) went to the mission village for concerts and
work. The impact was significant
for both the Americans and the Nigerians.
One Nigerian minister said, “we have received money and materials
that were sent by people in the U.S., but this is the first time that they have
sent their people.” Many Nigerians were amazed that these Americans would
give up their time, money, and comfort to be with the Nigerian people.
Long-term Goals
The
long-term objectives of our ministry are:
1)
Collaborative
working relationships in the form of a partnership.
2)
Short-term
missionary support program to the mission village in the form of personnel to
teach in the mission for three - six months to one year.
3)
Complete
all facilities at the mission center within five years.
We
believe that God is calling all of us to unite together to spiritually turn
Nigeria around for Christ. This is
our time, and “as we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all
men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians
6:10)
Yes! We would like to commit to a
partnership over a three-year period with The Good Samaritan Society of
America through our Missions committee. We desire to (check
blanks that apply): _____ Support with prayer. _____ Support
with both financial and personnel commitment over a 3-year period of time. _____ Support with a one-time payment of
$_________. _____ Support with personnel for a
short-term mission trip to help with The
Good Samaritan Society of America’s missions project _____ Support with monthly amount of
$________. Please make checks
payable to The Good Samaritan Society of America. Mail check and this
form to: C/O Tom Tillberry 1953 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN
55104 Address:
_____________________________________ City: ________________________________________ State: ___________Zip: _________________ Phone: _______________________________ Church E-mail:
_______________________________ Contact E-mail:
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The Good Samaritan Society of America
Church
Name: ________________________________
Contact
Name: ________________________________