Tony and I and our kids sponsor a child with Compassion. We have done this for about 5 or 6 years. $38 a month goes to helping Maria Gabrielle learn and grow physically, mentally and spiritually. We get letters and drawings from her in the mail and we send letters and drawings and pictures back to her. We dream of traveling someday and actually getting to meet her in person. How amazing would that be?
This Christmas, Compassion International has asked those who sponsor a child if they will step out and share with others what they are doing. We are asking those we know if they might be able to sponsor a child as well. And not just any child, a specific child, who I want to introduce you to…
His name is Nason. He’s from Uganda and there are 10 children in his family. His father and mother work as laborers as work is available. He is in kindergarten and helps his family by carrying water, gathering firewood and gardening. He enjoys singing and walking and reading. He also attends church.
We’ve enjoyed being a part of a ministry that seeks to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name, and we’d love for you to consider doing the same. Talk about it with your spouse, with your friends, with your family. See if it might fit into you finances and your passions to support Nason. This month of December we, as a family, are praying for his life and for some individual or family to fall in love with this little boy. Perhaps it will be you?
Please feel free to email me at mandy.steward@gmail.com or connect with me in the comments below if you feel God is tugging on your heart on behalf of this little guy.
*Also, a word of caution, please do not commit to this need out of guilt. I personally have done this at different times in my life, and it has left me feeling empty and bitter and confused. I don’t want you to experience that. I am confident that God will rise up the right person or family to help this boy, and that it will be a commitment made out of joy and peace and faith. I believe you’ll know if it’s a fit for you.
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Thank you Mandy! My husband and I are looking up taking on a sponsorship as part of our advent celebration. We were thinking about another ministry, but I’ll forward to him and who knows!
Great Vanessa!