How keeping a calendar helps me to write the child I sponsor, plus a monthly guide to writing to the child you support in 2022.
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Need some inspiration for writing letters to the child you sponsor? Look no farther than your calendar! Here are ideas based on holidays and seasons.
Not sure if you should spend the time and money traveling to meet your sponsor child? Here I share my experience and why I believe it will change your life.
Since I've written many a letter to a sponsored child over the past eight years, I thought I would just share a few tips on letter writing and a few ideas and suggestions of what to write YOUR sponsored child! And, if you don't sponsor a child through Compassion International - NOW is the time.
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******EDIT: Please note that this post pre-dates Compassion’s New Writing Guidelines that go into effect on April 11, 2016. You can read about the new guidelines here.************ As you know…
Straight from the mouths of Compassion-assisted students in Rwanda, here's what children really want to hear in the letters from their sponsors.
Does the child you sponsor know you pray for him or her? If you don't know how to start, here is a handy template to use for your next Compassion Letter!
Welcome to the new Compassion Letter Club! A place for you to be inspired and share your love of writing to the child or young adult you're sponsoring.
Have you ever wondered what topics to share or even avoid in the letters you write to the child you sponsor?
When Winner's father died, the sentences of hope in the letters from his sponsor Mary brought unimaginable comfort to him and his family.
This 40+ page deep dive sparks curiosity and motivation for writing through the art of "Snail Mail" or "Happy Mail". Students will learn the history of postage stamps, how postal systems work, the history of some codes and ciphers and of wax seals. They'll learn the format of a friendly letter, how ...
Never planned to homeschool, now wouldn't trade it for the world
Download a free printable fill-in-the-blank letter to send to a sponsored child. If your family has sponsored kids overseas but you struggle with writing to them regularly, this is a great resource to make it easier to send a letter.
Our kids love to receive letters, photos and small gifts from their sponsors. We've put together a few ideas to inspire you to get creative and send a letter to your sponsored child with a little extra treat to put a smile on their face.
It’s been a while since I mentioned One Child Matters here. Last week at camp, I was wearing my One Child Matters t-shirt. This sparked several discussions throughout the day with other camp staff members about what One Child Matters does, who they are, and why we as a family are so excited to be […]
Joel Osteen is passionate about helping children and transforming communities. That’s why they partnered with World Vision. Learn more.
The relationship you build with your sponsored child through letter writing is crucial in helping meet your child’s needs. These 80 letter-writing prompts are meant to give you ideas on what to write to your sponsored child.
World Help receives an abundance of letters and gifts from sponsors every day to send to their sponsored children around the world. These children are overcome with excitement when they receive their packages. For some, a gift from their sponsor may be the first gift they’ve ever received. If you’re wondering how you can be ...Read more
Exciting changes to our letter delivery process means receiving letters faster! But what does it mean for what you can send to the child you sponsor?
Children living in poverty are surrounded by lies. Here are 5 biblical truths to share with the child you sponsor in your next letter.
From toddler to young adult, no matter the age of the child you sponsor, we’ve got ideas for every age group to make your letter-writing just a little easier!
Our family has been trying to think of a friend way to welcome our littlest Compassion children to the family. What you will need: * A blank book (you can make one or buy one) * A photo of your sponsored child * A world map with your home and your child's home marked. *Photos of your whole family *Index cards * Fun stickers Use the photos below as a guideline to put your book together! Remember, if your child does not speak English, glue an extra blank index card to your letter pages for translation.
Since I've written many a letter to a sponsored child over the past eight years, I thought I would just share a few tips on letter writing and a few ideas and suggestions of what to write YOUR sponsored child! And, if you don't sponsor a child through Compassion International - NOW is the time.
5 free templates for young children to help them discover and share with others how God made them SPECIAL! Print yours off today!
Have you ever wondered what it means to "sponsor a child" in another country? It's not as hard as you think! Here are my tips for families.
Throughout the Awana year, your child has been diligently memorizing God’s Word! We are holding a fundraising event to raise money for Awana. The goal is for your child to raise sponsor money for…
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Maybe you remember my obsession months ago with making string art? A Christmas/birthday gift for my sister-in-law! Here’s how it all went down: 1. Pre-made board from Lowe’s. 2. …
I’m continuing my series of copy-able letters to sponsored children. To read more about this series, click here. This time, instead of sharing the letter, I thought it might be fun to create…
