Nothing but Love

January 28, 2010

I had a great opportunity today to meet the child that my family sponsors through Compassion International. (Here’s a pict) It was an amazing experience. I am so thankful for the opportunity to partner and serve a child here in this country. There are a lot of great organizations out there, but for my money Compassion is the best. Here are a few reasons why:

1. $38 a month. Seriously, people. There just aren’t a lot of excuses in America for not sponsoring a kid. Unfortunately, many people in the U.S. have dropped kids in the last year because of the American economy. I hope they cut their cable off first.

2. They connect to the local church. As far as the children know the church is taking care of them. The Compassion Director on site works as part o the church staff. It is a beautiful relationship.

3. They check on the families. The Compassion staff really care about these kids and their families. You can see it on their faces. If a child or family needs something like an extra malaria treatment or they don’t have enough food, the Compassion staff does everything they can with the budget they have from sponsorship dollars.

4. You can visit the kids. Of course we get letters and pictures in the mail from our sponsored child, but actually seeing and connecting relationally with a child is an incredible opportunity. If you are sponsoring a child in Burkina, like over 250 folks are from West Ridge and a couple of our church plants, are you need to come meet these kids. You are making a tremendous difference.

If you are not sponsoring a child yet, I have a handful of cards in my pocket with kids who need sponsors or you can visit Compassion’s website.

Everyone Belongs,

Paul

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