Mosaic: Around the World Gala Recap: $27,000 Raised for Global Missions
- Ashland Watson
- May 2
- 4 min read
Updated: May 6
On April 25th, Mosaic International hosted its second annual Around the World Gala, and the results were nothing short of miraculous.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised $22,000 in one night, with an additional $5,000 pledged shortly after. That brings the grand total to $27,000, fully funding the construction of a new church in the Philippines.
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1 (ESV)
This Gala wasn’t just a fundraising event, it was a joyful, Spirit-filled evening where stories of global impact, Kingdom vision, and Gospel-centered transformation came to life.
What Is the Mosaic: Around the World Gala?
The Gala is a global missions fundraising evening created to unite individuals and churches who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with the nations. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was filled with joy, laughter, and purpose.
The night featured:
A vibrant Mocktail Hour with immersive experiences!
Heartfelt stories from Mosaic missions partners!
Powerful letters of impact from communities transformed by Jesus!
A Wall of Perspective.
A call to action to help plant a church in the Philippines.
By the end of the night, God had moved in powerful ways through the generosity of those in the room.
Monthly Giving in Action: The Circle
One of the most powerful moments of the night came when a new combined $1,000/month pledge was made to The Circle, Mosaic’s monthly giving community.
What Is The Circle?
The Circle is a global community of monthly givers, people from all walks of life who want their lives and legacies to make an eternal difference.
You don’t have to move overseas to be a missionary. Through The Circle, you're linking arms with church planters, communities, and families around the world to create long-term, sustainable impact.
We believe in transparency and storytelling. When you give monthly, you’ll receive:
Regular updates and impact reports
Personal stories of the people you’re supporting
Proof that your generosity is truly changing lives
Why Monthly Giving Matters
It creates stability for long-term missions and church planting
It builds community among like-minded givers
It multiplies your impact, turning small, consistent gifts into major change
And there’s no minimum to join. Some give $10/month, others $100+. Every gift matters because we’re all in this together. Even $1 can impact a persons life! $1 gives 1 person clean water for 1 year!
What Could Your Monthly Gift Do?
Giving in Action: The Circle At Work
$15/month
About the cost of one fast-food meal or a streaming service
Provides a solar light to a family living without electricity
$50/month
Roughly the cost of one dinner out or two fancy coffees a week
Funds a water filter that provides clean, safe drinking water for a family for 10+ years
$100/month
Around the cost of a monthly phone bill
Supports a young Chrisitan leader through one full year of Bible School
$450/month
Similar to a car payment or a few Target runs!
Fully supports a local pastor and their church, helping them disciple their community
One Time Gifts with Eternal Impact
$800 one-time gift
About what many families spend on a weekend getaway
Funds a full soccer outreach that draws entire villages to the local church
$1,000 one-time gift
Comparable to skipping takeout twice a week for 3-4 months
Provides rice and oil to feed a Masai village challenged by famine
$2,000/year for 3 years
Like redirecting the cost of one small vacation per year
Sends a new pastor through Seminary training, equipping them to lead for a lifetime
$5,000 one-time gift
Roughly equal to a tax return or used vehicle downpayment
Builds an entire church in a rural community that never had one
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered." - Proverbs 11:25
No matter the amount, your gift has POWER to bring hope, light, and the love of Jesus to the nations!
Where Your Giving Goes... A Gala Guest DOUBLE DARED Us to show PROOF!
Want to see where your generosity goes? You're going to love this.
From a tiny bike... to airport gates to dirt roads, from local pastors to community outreach, this video captures the joy, purpose, and eternal significance of what it means to give.
This isn’t just storytelling—it’s proof.
A New Church Partnership: Refinery Church
At the Gala, we also celebrated a brand-new partnership with Refinery Church, a congregation with a global vision.
“As a church, our dream is to make an eternal difference in our valley and beyond. Through our partnership with Mosaic, we get to participate in the mission of Jesus around the world."— Casey Graves, Lead Pastor of Refinery Church
We’re honored to link arms with Refinery in the work of church planting, global missions, and disciple-making. As Jesus said:
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few…” – Luke 10:2 (ESV)
Launching the Mosaic Ambassador Program
Another exciting moment from the Gala was the launch of our Mosaic Ambassador Program, a movement of advocates committed to spreading the Gospel through storytelling, generosity, and action.
Mosaic Ambassadors:
Share impact stories with their communities
Inspire others to pray, give, and go
Mobilize their networks for Kingdom growth
Want to become an Ambassador? Just text “AMBASSADOR” to (626) 667-2421 to learn more.
What’s Next for Mosaic?
This Gala was just the beginning.
Soon, we’ll be sharing updates as the new church in the Philippines begins to take shape, built on the foundation of Jesus and fueled by your love.
If you feel inspired to be part of this work, we invite you to take the next step. Whether it’s giving once or joining The Circle, your obedience and generosity are making an eternal difference.
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” – Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join The Circle – Our monthly giving community (Even a $1 per day will make a HUGE impact!)
Become an Ambassador – Help spread the message
Give Now – Every gift changes lives
Together, we are declaring His glory among the nations.
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