We now write to 4 year old Precious from the Philippines and 8 (almost 9) year old Marie Diane from Rwanda. We can't wait to get to know these girls better!
Monday, March 24, 2014
Two other new correspondence kids!
Last week I also received two other new correspondence kids.
We now write to 4 year old Precious from the Philippines and 8 (almost 9) year old Marie Diane from Rwanda. We can't wait to get to know these girls better!
We now write to 4 year old Precious from the Philippines and 8 (almost 9) year old Marie Diane from Rwanda. We can't wait to get to know these girls better!
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Selemani is officially off our account
Last week I found out that Selemani had left his Compassion project (not sure on the exact details yet but either he left the area for work, or left to move out of the area with his family). For a few days he's shown up on my account but his picture was unavailable. Now this afternoon he is completely off our account.
It is a sad thing to be done writing to a child you have gotten to know for two years (he was our first correspondence child). He is 20.5 years old so I know he is a grown up and now he is in God's hands.
I pray that Selemani continues to grow in faith and wisdom and that his life in Tanzania is good.
After he left, I received a new correspondence teen.....Diane from Rwanda who is 17 years old. Thankfully I found out she is sponsored by a foundation who is very faithful in their sponsorships so I shouldn't have to worry about losing her. Plus the foundation is great about sending the kids they sponsor birthday and family gifts each year so that is one less thing I will have to worry about. God is good!
Here is our new girl Diane :)
We can't wait to receive letters from her and learn more about her.
It is a sad thing to be done writing to a child you have gotten to know for two years (he was our first correspondence child). He is 20.5 years old so I know he is a grown up and now he is in God's hands.
I pray that Selemani continues to grow in faith and wisdom and that his life in Tanzania is good.
After he left, I received a new correspondence teen.....Diane from Rwanda who is 17 years old. Thankfully I found out she is sponsored by a foundation who is very faithful in their sponsorships so I shouldn't have to worry about losing her. Plus the foundation is great about sending the kids they sponsor birthday and family gifts each year so that is one less thing I will have to worry about. God is good!
Here is our new girl Diane :)
We can't wait to receive letters from her and learn more about her.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
The Season of Lent: Giving things up to gain more!
Today marks the beginning of the season of Lent, with Ash Wednesday. During Lent, we give things up (such as pop, candy, or other vices). We give things up to gain more....as in closeness to God, a better devotion, etc. We grow stronger in faith through sacrificing small things and concentrating on the real reason for the season.....Jesus!
This Lent, I want you to consider sponsoring a child with Compassion International. Through giving something up in your daily life (or even just once a month), you will have extra money to sponsor a child. For $38 a month, you can sponsor a child to help provide an education, medical checkups, food, faith education, and so much more to help break the cycle of poverty. This works out to about $1.25 a day.
While I am not a coffee drinker at all, I know some people do go to Starbucks or Caribou Coffee each day and get a $3 coffee (or are they more?....no idea here). Even if it is just once a day during the work week, that averages out to $60 a month. Even cutting back on the amount of times you buy a fancy coffee can help you easily afford to sponsor a child.....and in return you will gain so much! The love of a sponsored child is evident through letters you write back and forth. These small sacrifices mean so much, as we are sharing our faith, resources, and time with a child of God.
You can find small ways here and there to consolidate bills, cut extra fees, cancel unused phone lines, sell unused items, etc. in order to be able to pay for the sponsorship. Eating out one less time a month also pretty much pays for a sponsorship with restaurant prices, taxes, and tips these days. I use coupons as much as I can and sales racks and clearance racks are awesome!
I'm not saying we have to live primitively by any means but by giving up a few indulgences or extras, we can gain so much in return. The rewards are both here and now, but also in heaven as Jesus calls us to love children and the poor.
Please consider using the money you save giving up something for Lent to sponsor a child. You won't regret it!
Please click on this link in order to get taken to the Compassion site to see children in need of sponsors: Click here to sponsor
This Lent, I want you to consider sponsoring a child with Compassion International. Through giving something up in your daily life (or even just once a month), you will have extra money to sponsor a child. For $38 a month, you can sponsor a child to help provide an education, medical checkups, food, faith education, and so much more to help break the cycle of poverty. This works out to about $1.25 a day.
While I am not a coffee drinker at all, I know some people do go to Starbucks or Caribou Coffee each day and get a $3 coffee (or are they more?....no idea here). Even if it is just once a day during the work week, that averages out to $60 a month. Even cutting back on the amount of times you buy a fancy coffee can help you easily afford to sponsor a child.....and in return you will gain so much! The love of a sponsored child is evident through letters you write back and forth. These small sacrifices mean so much, as we are sharing our faith, resources, and time with a child of God.
You can find small ways here and there to consolidate bills, cut extra fees, cancel unused phone lines, sell unused items, etc. in order to be able to pay for the sponsorship. Eating out one less time a month also pretty much pays for a sponsorship with restaurant prices, taxes, and tips these days. I use coupons as much as I can and sales racks and clearance racks are awesome!
I'm not saying we have to live primitively by any means but by giving up a few indulgences or extras, we can gain so much in return. The rewards are both here and now, but also in heaven as Jesus calls us to love children and the poor.
Please consider using the money you save giving up something for Lent to sponsor a child. You won't regret it!
Please click on this link in order to get taken to the Compassion site to see children in need of sponsors: Click here to sponsor
Monday, March 3, 2014
"Son of God" movie review
This weekend I went to the movie "Son of God". I helped at the
Compassion table at the movie hoping that people would want to sponsor a
child through this great organization. We were able to get a few kids
sponsored over the weekend so that was great.
The movie itself was great. It had dramatic music, high def type picture, the actors showed lots of emotions, etc. The story is of course the life of Jesus from starting to meet the disciples to his death and resurrection. The movie helps make the Bible stories come to life and is great to get a better appreciation for all Jesus went through.
I recommend seeing this movie if you get a chance. It is almost 2.5 hours long though, so make sure to use the bathroom ahead of time :)
Also, if you feel led to sponsor a child through Compassion International, that would be wonderful too! You can click on the following link to see children in need of a sponsor around the world. This is a great organization who does great work helping children beat the cycle of poverty by providing them with an education, health services, nutritional supplements, faith education, etc. Let me know if you have any questions let me know.
www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/default.htm?referer=133043
The movie itself was great. It had dramatic music, high def type picture, the actors showed lots of emotions, etc. The story is of course the life of Jesus from starting to meet the disciples to his death and resurrection. The movie helps make the Bible stories come to life and is great to get a better appreciation for all Jesus went through.
I recommend seeing this movie if you get a chance. It is almost 2.5 hours long though, so make sure to use the bathroom ahead of time :)
Also, if you feel led to sponsor a child through Compassion International, that would be wonderful too! You can click on the following link to see children in need of a sponsor around the world. This is a great organization who does great work helping children beat the cycle of poverty by providing them with an education, health services, nutritional supplements, faith education, etc. Let me know if you have any questions let me know.
www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/default.htm?referer=133043
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