Joseph in Ghana

We began corresponding with Joseph in March 2018. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We not have received any letters from Jospeh, but we do have a country director's letter. His birthday is April 29.

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Project Info and Activities:

Joseph attends GH-438 near Ayikuma
* Home to approximately 3,000 residents
* Most common work is unemployed subsistence farming
* Average earning is $20 a month
* Regional Diet: bananas, beans, bread, cassava, cereal, chicken, fish, goat, maize, plantains & rice
* Common Health Problems: malaria, cholera
* Typical Houses: cement floors, cement block walls, tin roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, educational assistance, life-skills training, health education, music, art and drama activities, indoor and outdoor games and soccer tournaments.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: rhymes/poetry, learning about God, clapping hands to rhythm


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Pastor's Letter: Ghana (GH-754)

We received some more pastor's letters! I am looking forward to sharing them over the next few weeks. This letter is from William's pastor. And the photos are from Compassion's Ghana Rural Region page.

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Dear Eric and Hannah,

My name is SK Arhin. I am the leader of the [GH-754] CDC attended by William. This Center is situated in the Central Region of Ghana in the Western part of Africa..

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to you for the sponsorship, support, and care you have shown to William and his family. There are few people in this world that will do what you are doing for William. I really appreciate your efforts, and I thank you very much in the name of the almighty God.

At the Center site, various activities are done to ensure that William benefits from and acquires knowledge that will not only help him now but also help to solve future problems. These activities include teaching the Compassion National Curriculum (which covers the physical, spiritual, cognitive and the socio-emotional well-being of the child) and the Ghana Education Service Curriculum (which also includes Mathematics, English and Natural Science). Extra activities such as income-generating training like bead making, crocheting, leather works and graphic designing are also organized for children in the adolescent age.

Hoever, the Center has also provides various sports materials such as football, skipping rope, and local games like "ludu" and "oware" to enable the children to have fun as they learn. The Center also has football teams for both boys and girls. These games help prevent children from boredom, and boost their interests as they come to the Center.

Also, throughout the year, various programs were organized to equip the Center workers with new ideas, caregiver training, health education and even embarking on picnics and other celebrations.

Children who were not attending school prior to registration in the Center are now regular and also punctual at school and are doing very well. Morally, the Center children are obedient, respectful, kind, and more responsible than others. Most Center children have avoided many negative social behaviors since they now know the impact of such behavior. This has compelled most parents within the community to bring their children to the Center for registration even though they know we cannot register them now.

My personal interaction with parents and other elderly ones in the community have proven that the Center children are very helpful and supportive at home. They help their parents in doing house duties, they go on errands and are law-abiding due to the teachings of the Center.

Furthermore, communication established through sooner letters really encourages the children to put much effort in the performance at home, school and the Center, as well as within the community. These wonderful children are moved by the words of encouragement, prayers, Bible quotations and other stories which are shared through letters. It makes them feel very happy and responsible hearing from their cherished sponsors on a regular basis. Please write to William as much as you can.

Last but no the least, I humbly request that you remember William and others in your prayers. Pray for God's wisdom, understanding and protection for them.

I once again thank you for the care, support, prayer, kindness and time you give William. It is my prayer that, the almighty God will make his face shine upon you and your family. Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
SK Arhin

Country Director's Letter: Ghana

Today's letter is from Ghana, where we correspond with Sandra, Christopher and William. The original letter and photo can be found here.

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Dear Friend,

I am Padmore Baffour Agyapong. I have been the country director of Compassion Ghana for five years. Compassion Ghana is 11 years old. We are currently supporting more than 68,000 children in about 250 child development centers.

I sincerely wish to express my utmost appreciation to you for sponsoring a child in Ghana. The challenges the children and their families face include high unemployment rates, low income levels, lack of health facilities, inaccessibility of potable water and toilet facilities, harmful cultural practices, child abuse, and inadequate infrastructure.

Schools in the rural communities are largely inadequate and dilapidated. Some children must walk long distances daily to attend school. Some schools lack libraries, computer centers, and trained teachers. In some places, health facilities either do not exist or are seriously under-resourced. Lack of access to health care is so serious in some communities that children and their families lose their lives from preventable and curable diseases such as malaria, worm infestation, and tuberculosis.

Sponsorship makes a tremendous impact on the lives of children and their communities. Children receive age-graded Bibles and learn God’s Word. As a result, many confess their faith in Christ and are able to demonstrate the love of God to other people.

Before one boy entered Compassion, his single mother could no longer take care of her children, so she abandoned them and left the community in search of a job. She could not find a job, yet she failed to return. When the child was registered, the center staff followed up on the mother and brought her back to the community. Not long after, her child’s sponsor sent them a family gift that she used to open a bookshop. Profit from selling books now serves as her regular source of income, and she is able to support her family.

Children have access to medical care and receive an annual comprehensive health screening, after which center staff follow up to ensure that all required care is done. Last year, several children had surgeries that their families couldn’t have afforded. Children receive everything necessary to stay in school (school uniforms, books, supplies, tuition fees, tutoring, etc.), and are also trained in income- generating skills such as sewing, bead-making, shoemaking, baking, etc.

When they graduate from the program, these children will be physically healthy and economically self-sustaining. Literacy rates will be higher. This coming year, we will focus on children’s water, sanitation and hygiene needs and also roll out a new youth development strategy. In addition to Compassion programs, our partner churches minister to the community through activities such as evangelism, community cleanups, and other outreach programs.

The exchange of letters between sponsors and their children creates a close bond between them. Encouraging words from sponsors mean so much to the children. They feel loved and treasured. The thought of having caring sponsors abroad who write to them makes them feel special. Children who do not receive letters from their sponsors look sad when their friends receive letters. These children always look forward to the day when their sponsors will also write to them; some actually pray about it. I wish to kindly request you to write to your sponsored child as often as possible. Children cherish the letters.

I am grateful for your deep love and concern for your sponsored child. Your sponsorship has opened the door of hope for the future of your child. We will continue to pray for God’s blessings for you and your family.

Thank you,
Padmore Baffour Agyapong

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If you would like to sponsor a child from Ghana, please consider sponsoring

Good Links...

I finally did some catching up on reading blogs and just wanted to share these great posts...and some resources that I wanted to save for the future!

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Letter Writing & Involving Families in Sponsorship:

My favourite thing my sponsor has written me… I loved the reminders of what's important to the kids out of all the words we send!

Dinner and a devotional: this is something I want to do with my kids!

And have you seen Compassion's Family Activity Ideas page? So many fun ideas and resources!

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Encouraging Country Stories:

The church: The heartbeat of the community: I loved how this church is practically investing in the lives of kids!

This young woman wants to change how sponsors communicate with their Compassion children: Go watch the video in the post!

Richard the inventor: Go watch Richard's videos too!

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Have you read anything especially encouraging or interesting recently? I'd love to hear!

William in Ghana

We began corresponding with William in June 2017. I will update this post as we hear from William.

We have received 2 letters, one pastor's letter and one country director's letter. His birthday is July 27. Elsa lives with his mother, Mavis.

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Project Info and Activities:

William attends GH-754 near Anomabo, Cape Coast
* Home to approximately 3,200 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Akans
* Most commonly spoken language is Fante
* Most common work is work is day laboring, fishing, street vending and market trading
* Average earning is $3 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, bananas, chicken, fish, bread, cassava, plantains & rice
* Common Health Problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: cement, wood or tile floors, brick walls and tin roofs

Center activities: Bible classes, health screenings, hygiene education, outdoor games, social clubs, vocational counseling and educational field trips.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: group games, hide-and-seek

* Dreams: to be a lawyer, to be a responsible adult

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Letter Highlights...

"Pray for him to be lawyer in future and a responsible adult."

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Artwork

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Extra Photos

William's financial sponsor sent him a gift in 2017 and we received this lovely photo:

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To read the other posts in this series, click here.

Bilingual Preschool: Ghana

I am over at the Compassion Family blog today, sharing about our adventure learning about Ghana!

To read the rest of the post, click here!

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I also wanted to share some new resources that I am using this spring for preschool! I got some pattern blocks for our math lessons, and I got a workbook for Juanito and one for Rosie. Rosie's is quite large and I plan on using it for her next year also.

The pattern blocks have been a hit!! You can find them here.

And since Juanito decided that he's ready to learn to read, I decided to get the Handwriting Without Tears preschool book, Mi primer libro escolar. It's the perfect fit right now, because it's all in Spanish (since he's fighting learning Spanish right now) and is simple enough for his short attention span. You can find the books here.

For Rosie, I went with a resource I found on Amazon: Apresto para las destrezas de español. The author, Nilsa Ortega, is a preschool teacher in Puerto Rico. This book is for pre-readers, and starts with coloring, which is perfect for Rosie. You can find the book here.

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Previous posts for the 2016-2017 preschool year:

Year plan

China

Spain

Tanzania

France

Colombia

Thanksgiving

Sandra in Ghana

We began corresponding with Sandra in June 2016. I will continue to update this post as we hear from her.

We have received 5 letters, one pastor's letter, and one country director's letter while corresponding with Sandra. Her birthday is May 21. Sandra lives with her parents, who are sometimes employed.

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Project Info and Activities:

Sandra attends GH-103 in Accra
* Home to approximately 13,600 residents
* Primary language is Ga
* Most common work is work is market trading, although majority are unemployed
* Average earning is $32 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, chicken, fish, bread, cassava, beef, plantains, rice & goat
* Common Health Problems: malaria, malnutrition
* Typical Houses: cement floors, brick walls, tin roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, hygiene education, health screening, vaccinations, de-worming, games, social clubs, vocational counseling and tuition.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: dolls, group games, play house, walking, hide-and-seek, running, reading, art/drawing, jump rope, singing, listening to music

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Letter Highlights...

"Yes, I take in okra, it is also delicious like yours."

"Thank you for all your remembrance of my birthday. Thank you for the letters, drawing fingers, stickers and birthday card and also the roses at the back of the birthday card, I really love them all and the butterfly within the birthday card. The stars are also beautiful, I appreciate everything and also love you all who remembered me. I really appreciate and love you including Eric, Hannah, Juanito, Rosie and José."

"Our education is helping us a lot in some ways of getting a good jobs, which is if you don't school you can't have a job the will earn you a monthly pay."

"I have accepted Christ Jesus as my Savior on the day in which we went for a youth camp at M Senior High School on 7th August 2016. My parents were both Christians when I was born, my parents gave birth to me when they was attending Global Evangelical Church, at the age of 15 years I joined the Lord's Pentecostal Church. Yes, I am baptized. On 1st January 2017, I was baptized at River Weja, located at K on that day I accepted Him fully. When I was deep into the river three times the Holy Spirit came upon me and some of the works I would like to do for Him is to minister, seeing of revelation, evangelizing, and also helping people when I have and they don't have."

"Am now in my final class and will be completing next year. My studies in school is moving on well. The new topic in clothing and textiles is about stains and...Continuations of a new experience in school; stain removal. A stain is a fixed dirt or disclorization in an article. We have four types of stains namely vegetable stains, animal stains, mineral stains and miscellaneous. A stain reagents are chemical that are used to remove stains. Some of the examples are acids, solvents, bleaches (natural bleaches e.g.; sunlight, oxidizing bleaches e.g.; hydrogen peroxide, reducing bleaches e.g.; household bleaches e.g.; javelins), biological reagents and alkaline. Stains should be remove as soon as possible because it is difficult to remove old stains. Consider the fabric and type of stain before choosing a stain reagent and removal. Always try a less harmful methods first. Some methods of stain removal include; 1) dip method 2) drop method 3) steam method 4) sponge method. Dry clean is a process of cleaning with or without solvent and very little or no water."

"Please may I know more about the basil, kindly tell me more because I don't know exactly what that is or what is is used for."

"Your wedding pictures are very beautiful, your gown is also brighting and decent. I have no problem with the pictures of seahorses, they are also ok."

"Pray for me that my studies will move on smoothly till the end of next year June which by that time I have completed my Senior High School (SHS), also God Almighty should provide me with knowledge and a retentive memory to write in the examination room."

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Artwork

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Recipes

The most commonly food eaten by my family and I is Banku with Okra soup, when you are about to prepare the banku, you first need your ingredients; corn dough, cassava dough, water, salt, spatula and for the okra you need to by peper, meat or fish, sliver, salt, okra, and get some amount of red oil. You first mash your corn dough and cassava dough together by using water, put some amount of salt in it, stirring it on the fire till it becomes a little bit hard, cook it together with the spatula. For the okra, put your slide okra into the silver and add water to it for it to boil, add your peper and salt, put your meat or fish in it and pour your red oil on it.

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Extra Photos

Sandra sent this lovely extra photo with her birthday gifts from 2017!

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Maa Abena in Ghana

We were Maa Abena's correspondents from 2008 until April 2013.

We received several letters while corresponding with Maa Abena. Her birthday is September 24. Maa Abena lived with her parents and three siblings. Her father is a fisherman and her mother sells in the market.

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Project Info and Activities:

Maa Abena attends GH-301 in Sakumono Estates, Accra
* Home to approximately 5,500 residents
* The primary ethnic groups are Ewes, Akans & Gas
* Most commonly spoken languages are Ewe, Twi & Ga
* Most common work is work is fishing
* Average earning is $32 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, bananas, fish, bread, cassava, beef, plantains, rice & goat
* Common Health Problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: cement floors, wood walls, corrugated iron roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health screening, hygiene education, recreational activities, social clubs, and tuition.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: group games, play house, reading, jump rope, reading & discussing the Bible with friends and siblings, ampe, rice & stew

* Dreams: to be a nurse

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Letter Highlights...

"She says she needs more wisdom, understanding, knowledge, strength so that she can do things through Christ.

"I and my family are doing great when we read your lovely letter."

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Artwork

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Gift Photos

Maa Abena's financial sponsor sent her some gifts and we received some beautiful extra photos!

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Maa Abena is still in Compassion's program, but after five years of writing to her, her sponsor wanted to take on her correspondence. While it was sad to say goodbye, I love that her sponsor wanted to renew a relationship with her and pray that they are able to encourage each other.

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To read the other posts in this series, click here.

Christopher in Ghana

We began corresponding with Christopher in June 2016. I will continue to update this post as we hear from him.

We have received 9 letters, one pastor's letter, and one country director's letter while corresponding with Christopher. His birthday is April 21. Christopher lives with his mother and his uncle. His mother is a farmer.

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Project Info and Activities:

Christopher attends GH-937 in Abuenu, Cape Coast

* Home to approximately 1,500 residents
* Primary language is Fante
* Most common work is subsistence farming
* Average earning is $28 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, fish, bread, cassava & plantains
* Common Health Problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: cement floors, brick walls, tin roofs

Center Activities: Bible studies, health screenings, malaria prevention education, school fees, field trips, educational materials, handicraft skills training and health education.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: group games, soccer/football, hide-and-seek, volleyball, jump rope

* Dreams: to become a doctor

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Letter Highlights...

"Thank you for your prayer and supports. I also thank you for your words of encouragement."

"The cape coast cluster organized a teens camp for all the children in the cluster. And my project also took part in this camp."

"My name was giving to by my parents and according to them, they said the meaning of the name impressed them a lot 'one who hold Christ.'"

"Am so pleased with your research and believe its the handiwork of the Lord which is very special and marvelous, thank very much."

"Thank you especially of the photos of the newly born baby... It is my prayer that, the newly born baby brings more favor to the entire family."

"I am so excited to tell you that I have been promoted to the final class of basic education, because I did very well in my promotion exams."

"My sister has delivered and had given birth to a beautiful baby girl and am glad to inform you."

"When someone take my Bible away from me, I will buy new one and pray to God that the Bible should change the life of the person if he/she is not a committed Christian to bring better Christian life to the person.

A true Christian believes that we worship God through the heart and in spirit, so if such enforcement comes my way I will meditate upon the Lord and sing out when I am in a quiet place or found myself been alone."

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Artwork

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Ernest in Ghana

We corresponded with Ernest in April 2016 for a few days until his sponsor decided to begin writing again. But I think God had him on our account for a few days so that we will be praying for him! I still pray for all the kids we've ever sponsored.

We never received a letter while corresponding with Ernest. His birthday is October 9. Ernest lives with his grandmother.

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Project Info and Activities:

Ernest attends GH-314 in Cape Coast
* Home to approximately 9,600 residents
* Primary language is Fante
* Most common work is work is plantation work
* Average earning is $42 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, fish, bread, cassava, plantains & yams
* Common Health Problems: malaria, convulsions
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, brick walls, tin roofs

Center Activities: Bible studies, health screenings, malaria prevention education, field trips, school fees, educational material and handicraft training.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: other ball games, soccer/football, art/drawing

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To read the other posts in this series, click here.

Pastor's Letter: Ghana (GH-937)

Whenever we're assigned a new correspondent, we're sent a pastor's letter! I like sharing them here both as a record and for others to read. Enjoy!

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This letter is from Christopher's project! And the photos are from Compassion's Ghana Rural Region page.

Dear Eric and Hannah,

I'm Moses A., the District Pastor of the Church of P at A located in the central region of Ghana that ministers to Christopher at the [GH-937] CDC.

I owe you undying gratitude for your generosity and continuous love you have shown to Christopher. It is our prayer here at the church and center that the Lord who knows you and your generous heart blesses you and your generations for your support of Christopher, which has a massive impact.

The basic school needs of the children are provided, children are registered under the national healthy insurance plan, annual health screenings and follow ups are all made possible through the center. Lessons about health, child labor, children's rights, discrimination against children, child abuse, prevention and control of poverty-related disease and many other topics are organized for the children through the center. Parents and guardians are also educated on various issues like HIV/AIDS, Hygiene, hypertension and the like.

A has a population of 1,415 people. The community lacks basic amenities. Access to clean portable water is difficult. The community has only one bore hold that they depend on. The road linking the community to the main highway leading to the regional capital is so poor that the people sometimes are forced to walk to the nearby villages to sell their produce or accept the exorbitant fares charged by drivers. The community has one government school. About 85% of the people profess to be Christians. A lot of people are subsistence famers. The illiteracy rate is high. Those who had the chance to go to school only completed the Junior High School. Poverty is so high as a result of single parent and broken homes. In fact, about 85% of our registered children are broken homes and single parents.

The center has ensured that every registered child is enrolled in school with a goal of raising a new breed of people who are well-educated and informed in the community. The major challenge is that those children who may want to further their education will have to leave the community because there are no secondary schools.

Children now practice personal hygiene and this has reduced the spread of comunicable diseases. Clubs such as the evangelism club, girl child education club, the choreography club, the choir, the football team, and the others are a means of creating avenues where the talents of the children are enhanced and nurtured. Our center children are more groomed and appear neat in school. Four of the children hold various positions in school. One is a school prefect and the others are prefects in their respective classes.

The spiritual lives of the children have increased tremendously. Children take active part in church programs and other Christian activities. Some are able to preach and perform other roles in their respective churches. Two of the chdilren are Sunday school teachers in their respective churches.

Beloved, I pray that you prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

Yours in the service of the Lord,

Pastor Moses A.

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If you would like to sponsor a child from Ghana, please consider handsome Prince who has been waiting over 315 days for a sponsor. His birthday is January 6 and he is 9 years old.

Prince makes his home with his mother. Carrying water, helping in the kitchen and running errands are his household duties. His mother is sometimes employed.

As part of Compassion's ministry, Prince participates in church activities and Bible class. He is also in primary school where his performance is average. Soccer, art and playing group games are his favorite activities. To sponsor Prince, click here.

Pastor's Letter: Ghana (GH-103)

Whenever we're assigned a new correspondent, we're sent a pastor's letter! I like sharing them here both as a record and for others to read. Enjoy!

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This letter is from Sandra's project! And the photos are from Compassion's Ghana Urban Region page.

Dear Eric and Hannah,

I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I am Reverend David K, the pastor LP Church I, IB, where you sponsored child attends the [GH-301] CDC. The area is found in the GS district of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering support, care, and the love shown to Sandra. Indeed you sponsorship is God-sent and timely. I look at the children and beam with joy knowing that with God's protection there is hope for a better future.

The community is mostly made up of petty traders and a few professional workers, such as teachers and nurses. This community lacks basic amenities, such as potable water so the inhabitants resort to the purchase of sachet water for daily consumption and this is quite expensive. The community also lacks good drainage systems and sanitation facilities. The inhabitants are mostly short-term workers who only coat here to work after which they return to their permanent residence.

It is our vision to give meaning to the lives of the children by inculcating strong Christian character into them and help them grow to be responsible adults who will support their families, and develop the church and the community has a whole. The church and the center also endeavor not only to impact the children but also to educate parents and caregivers on topical issues like child protection and good parenting. The church has organized a health screening exercise of its members and the community so the participants can get to know their health status.

The help that the center provides for payment of part of the school fees of the children has helped some get the opportunity to go to school. Through this, some children have excelled in their academic performance at their schools. The center conducted a school performance assessment by comparing the academic, social, physical, and spiritual outcomes other children with those who have not been registered into the program and it was discovered that the center's children performed better at school and were socially, physically, and spiritually better. Their parents also testify to this fact. This shows that the registered children's lives are being transformed holistically.

A total of four families have become permanent members of the church since the beginning of the center. This year alone a total of 37 adolescents have professed their faith in the lordship of Christ, and we are still counting.

The children feel loved and valued when they receive and write letters to their sponsors. This channel of communication draws the children closer to their sponsors. The birthday and family gifts they receive from their sponsors have been useful as they have met some of the needs of the children and the family.

Overall, the center is doing well in helping the children. Some of the sponsored children are now in senior high schools, where they hold leadership positions. An adolescent girl is now the girls' prefect in one of the top senior high schools in the country. Others play different leadership roles such as class prefects and football captains in their clubs. Some also hold chaplaincy positions in their schools.

We humbly request that you continue to pray the the vision and mission of the center and the church would be fulfilled in Jesus' name.

I thank you for all the love, care, support, and prayer you give to Sandra and pray that God increases you in wisdom to do His will. May His blessings be with you forever.

In His service,

David K.

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If you would like to sponsor a child from Ghana, please consider Abenaamoakowaa who is 8 and has been waiting almost 300 days for a sponsor. Her birthday is March 4.

Abenaamoakowaa makes her home with her mother. Helping in the kitchen and running errands are her household duties. Her mother is sometimes employed. There are 3 children in the family.

As part of Compassion's ministry, Abenaamoakowaa participates in church activities and Bible class. She is also in primary school where her performance is average. Playing with dolls, jumping rope and playing group games are her favorite activities. To sponsor Abenaamoakowaa, click here.

Christiana in Ghana

We were Christiana's correspondents from January 2014 until February 2015.

We received 8 letters while corresponding with Christiana. Her birthday is February 12. Christiana lives with her mother, Sylvia, and her stepfather, Brother Joe, and her baby sister, Blessing. Her stepfather is a driver and her mother is a petty trader.

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Project Info and Activities:

Christiana attends GH-701 in Anyaa, Accra
* Home to approximately 16,800 residents
* The primary ethnic groups are Akans & Ga
* Most commonly spoken languages are Twi & Ga
* Most common work is work is market trading, although the majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $17 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, bananas, fish, bread, cassava, beef, plantains, rice & goat
* Common Health Problems: malaria, skin rashes, malnutrition, HIV/AIDS
* Typical Houses: cement floors, cement walls, corrugated iron roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health exams, de-worming, recreational facilities, tuition and etiquette training, and meetings, lessons, and training for parents and guardians.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: group games, jump rope, choir, yellow, fried rice, “For His Mercies Still Endure”, skipping rope, cats, roses & lilies

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Letter Highlights...

"At project I did not know God exist but now I know God exist."

"I have accepted Jesus my lord and my master savior."

"During mothers day, I gave my mother slippers and earrings."

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Artwork

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Christiana is still enrolled in Compassion's program, but her financial sponsor was unable to continue and we weren't able to pick up her sponsorship. My hope and prayer is that she has a new sponsor who writes to her!

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To read the other posts in this series, click here.

Fun Links

First of all, I just wanted to point you to Compassion's Second Friday Letter Writing Club posts! So many fun ideas and printables are shared there! The most recent one was themed Share Your World and had the link to a website with really fun coloring pages for each state!

I also wanted to share what I had done a few years ago for each of my kids (you can see the full post here):

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I also wanted to share this fun post from the Compassion Blog with you: How to Save a Life With an Egg. If you sponsor a child from Ghana you will especially enjoy this story!

And if you would like to sponsor a child from Ghana, please consider handsome 9-year-old Wufayaw, who's birthday is August 17.

In his home, Wufayaw helps by carrying water and running errands. He lives with his father. His father is sometimes employed. There are 2 children in the family.

As part of Compassion's ministry, Wufayaw participates in church activities and Bible class. He is also in kindergarten where his performance is average. Soccer and playing group games are his favorite activities.

Wufayaw has partial hearing loss and is receiving regular medical treatment. Please pray for him and be assured that your sponsorship helps him to live a fulfilled life. To sponsor Wufayaw, click here.