Bringing Hope to the Hopeless!
Brendan's Story: As he sat in the service listening to the story of children just like himself living in dire poverty and without hope, 11 year-old Brendan, an American boy in a church in Indiana, felt his heart cry out to do something to help.
When he learned that he could change a child’s life through sponsorship, he jumped at the chance! By doing chores for his neighbor, Brendan earns $10 each week, nearly all of which goes toward sponsoring 6 year-old Pankaj. Seeing the passion in the eyes of her son, Brendan's mom agreed to make up the difference of the $30 sponsorship each month.
Just like your sponsored child, Pankaj is now going to school, has received a new uniform, is fed a nutritious meal each day at school, is receiving healthcare and most importantly, is coming to know the love of Jesus because of Brendan’s generosity.
Together, we are shaping India’s future, one child at a time. The plan is working! Read this next story which will pull at your heart strings!
The Banjara children who attend this Rajasthan school come from a community that does not record birthdays. When new children enroll in the school, teachers count their baby teeth to guess their age!
At the start of this school year the students were lined up in the courtyard on a Friday afternoon. They had no idea what was happening, but excitement stirred as they saw balloons blown up, cake cut and candles lit.
The principle stood in front of the children and beamed as she explained what a birthday is. “Today we celebrate that God made you!” Words of God’s love and life poured over the students, and then a prayer of blessing.
The children cheered and laughed and played as they celebrated their birthday for the first time. Truly, they have been given new life in Christ!
