This letter is from Navodya's project! And the photos are from Compassion's Sri Lanka Western Region page.
Dear Eric and Hannah,
Blessings!
I am H Susil J, director of M church at D, Sri Lanka. I run the [LK-405] DCD attended by Novodya at our church. I strongly consider the Center among the children very important; therefore, the Church is being conducted full time.
[LK-405] is important. We were in continual prayer about the suburb villages, families and children and in much consideration about how to conduct classes free of charge, to establish a play area for children and to support their economy. We had to those things up to certain level, but we could not go further due to some financial issues. By this time we came to know about Compassion in Sri Lanka. We had several friendly discussions with officials of Compassion and as a resulte we were able to commence a CDC with 125 children in December 2012 with sponsorship of people like yourself.
From this we are able to accomplish our goals to a satisfactory level and I think you on behalf of my church for your support of Navodya through Compassion.
Families are connected to the [LK-405] Center. When we look at the family background of the children they are in extreme poverty. IN some cases the mother or father is not living with them or families have been abandoned by the parents. Within them there are some insecure children. Therefore, the children are not getting enough food or security properly.
There are challenges. However as we continue this work there is a revival among the children and their parents. Our vision that through this Center many people will come to know God's love. And also our vision is to develop thees children by good behavior and their education. Our goal is to raise 50 graduates from the children by the year 2030. So we are focusing on this goal and continuing our work with these children.
The sponsors are valuable. Your letters and gifts are encouraging our children and they are happy to keep your letters with them and they really love the gift you have sent and they are early waiting to listen from you.
In addition to this Center our church is involved with social work among the community doing projects like distributing wheel chairs, helping among widows, self employment training and distributing food and cloth to people in need.
We began this Center with 125 children and it has increased up to 175 children. Please pray for our Center that we may be able to continue this Center and we will achieve our goal. By the year 2020 our goal is to have 500 children with us in this Center. Than you for your love and concern for Navodya.
May God bless you,
H Susil J
If you would like to sponsor a child from Sri Lanka, please consider 6-year-old Buddhini who's birthday is April 17. She has been waiting over 200 days for a sponsor.
Buddhini lives with her mother. At home, duties include carrying water, teaching others and making beds. Her mother is sometimes employed as a laborer. There are 2 children in the family.
Playing a musical instrument, rolling a hoop and ping pong are Buddhini's favorite activities. In primary school her performance is average and she also regularly attends church activities. To sponsor Buddhini, click here.
