This letter is from Anthony's project! And the photos are from Compassion's Peru Flickr Album.
Dear Sponsors,
I am Pastor Gino P. S. from the Nazarene Church [PE-375] and also the associated Child Development Center where we minister to your sponsored child.
I want to thank you for your volunteer sponsorship to your child. You are an incredible blessing.
Currently, our community faces many, many problems associated with extreme poverty. There are no facilities, no sewage systems, no running water, no healthcare, no jobs, and no education, and little food and water. This greatly impacts the children. They have the most needs. Despite all their needs, the program is changing our community, staff, and children, and has allowed sponsored children to feel valuable and loved. With God’s help and your support, we give them the best. They are being transformed.
As a church and the Center, we have a clear vision to plant God’s Word to children at a very early age. Through classes and home visits, we reach their parents and share with them what their children are learning and also talking to them about God’s love. We have had positive results and we are improving in our work to favor children and their families. They feel safe and supported by the care we show to them in the home visits. If we continue this way, I know many families of our community will be changed and won for Christ, and that is our main purpose.
Communication is very important for the program and for the development of the children. The children are so excited to receive the letters. They see their sponsors as great friends and family and they show their gratitude. The letters make them feel loved and cared for. They are encouraged and want to share their lives and progress with their sponsors. It is very important for you to communicate with your child in this way and send letters. It is also every child's dream to meet their sponsor in person someday.
Before finishing this letter, I would like to ask for your prayers for our town and children. Thank you for all that you do.
Be blessed,
Pastor Gino P. S.
If you would like to sponsor a child from Peru, please consider 6-year-old Jeferson who has been waiting over 315 days for a sponsor.
Jeferson's birthday is January 29. Jeferson lives with his parents and one sibling. He enjoys playing with cars and hide-and-seek. To sponsor Jeferson, click here.
