Giving Thanks: How You’re Helping Hearts Heal
At a small church in a quiet village, a boy named Tari sat quietly in the back row. His friends had invited him to a RiverCross Club meeting after noticing how withdrawn and fearful he’d become. Tari often cried at school, hiding his tears behind excuses about “sore eyes.”
That afternoon, the children listened to a story from The Bridge to Freedom, a RiverCross audio drama that helps hearts process grief, loss, and trauma. The story told of children who came home to find their father had died—and as the final words faded, the room fell silent.
Then, from the corner, a trembling voice broke through the quiet.
“That’s me,” Tari whispered. “That’s what happened to me.”
He shared how his father’s death had left a wound too deep for words. His mother’s new marriage brought more pain, and he often felt unseen and unwanted. The bitterness inside him grew heavy—until that day, when he found the courage to speak his truth aloud for the first time.
At RiverCross, we believe God has already placed the right people in the right places to care for children in distress. So, every day we commit to helping vulnerable children thrive by empowering their caregivers with training and resources—working toward a world where every child is treasured in their community and transformed by the love of Jesus.
Because of friends like you, Tari found a safe space in a RiverCross Club—a place where tears are welcome and healing begins. Through caring mentors and the hope found in the stories they share, he’s learning that his pain doesn’t define him. Slowly, step by step, he’s discovering forgiveness, peace, and the love of Jesus that can make all things new.
The truth is—Jesus changes hearts, but he uses real people to help. He uses trained mentors, caring communities, and compassionate partners like you to walk with children who are hurting. You are part of that sacred work of restoration.
This month, as we reflect on all we’re thankful for, we give thanks for you—for your compassion, your prayers, and your partnership in bringing the light of Christ to places once marked by deep pain.
As you gather with loved ones this season, would you take a moment to pray for Tari and for the many children like him across the world who are learning to hope again?
Pray that:
He continues to find peace through the healing love of Jesus.
His heart softens toward those who have hurt him.
God surrounds him with mentors who will show him love and safety.
His story becomes a testimony of transformation and grace.
When you pray, you become part of his healing story.
This month, let’s make gratitude more than words—let’s turn giving thanks into lifting hearts. Together, we thank God for the caregivers, mentors, and supporters he’s already placed in communities around the world—and for you, whose prayers and faith help vulnerable children discover lasting hope through the transforming power of Jesus Christ.