...and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.

-Genesis 1:2-3



Thursday, March 28, 2013

Compassion Sunday

Hello my dear friends!
 

The upcoming month of April is special to me, because April 21 is Compassion Sunday. It is a day dedicated to children across the world held down by the bonds of poverty. But it's a day of hope, because you can do something to change the future of these children.


I did.


Two and a half years ago, I began to sponsor a boy from Nicaragua named Freddy. He stole my heart immediately, and I have been blessed and privileged to watch him grow in God's love and the hope planted in his heart. Through Compassion International's sponsorship program, not only has Freddy received the help and growth and encouragement he needs, but I have been blessed beyond measure from knowing this boy and feeling God's heartbeat in mine each time I pray for him. About five months ago, I became a correspondent to a ten year old boy named Francisco from Brazil. I provide encouragement through prayer and letters, and this bright eyed boy has slipped into my heart just as easily as Freddy did.


I'm writing to encourage you to take a look at the web page I created for Compassion Sunday. It is my hope and my prayer that you take some time to consider sponsoring a child and changing their life.
 

Please visit http://my.compassionsunday.com/e/SarahRennicke12 to read a bit more about my sponsorship story and learn how to get involved.

 
This is a world where hopelessness, despair and hurt run rampant. But we can catch glimpses of light and beauty. In our hearts, in our actions, in the eyes of these precious children. We can make a difference in the lives of those longing for affection.
 

Sponsoring has changed my life. And I know without a shadow of a doubt that it will change yours, too.

Thank you for taking the time to read over my story, and may God bless your helping heart!

 
Sarah

P.S. Please feel free to forward this post to any friends who may also want to consider Compassion :)

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