Healing Emotional Wounds
You can’t minister from wounds, but you can minister from scars. God can take your scars and turn them into a crown.
As we have grown, so has the need for local churches to play a larger role in helping their communities take steps forward out of poverty. One example is the local church in the Valley of Toluca, Mexico.
Beguens Theus: New Hope for the Future
As a 5-year-old sponsored child growing up in Haiti, Beguens Theus dreamed of what life could be. Now, as a member of Haiti’s parliament Beguens is determined to see the dreams of every child in Haiti realized.
The Shoeshine Pastor
Who is The Shoeshine Pastor, and what does shining shoes have to do with Compassion?
Andis’ Story: Forgiving the Father Who Left
Andis’ father walked out on his wife and son when Andis was in second grade. Andis prayed daily for his dad to return. When his father didn’t come home, Andis became angry and tried to forget him.
Burkina Faso: Fighting Meningitis
Meningitis is an infectious disease that causes hearing loss and brain damage. Burkina Faso is one of the hardest hit countries in the meningitis belt and is the first African country committing itself to a nationwide campaign to vaccinate all of its children against the disease.
This week’s limited edition t-shirt from Sevenly supports our Child Survival Program. Sevenly will donate $7 from the sale of each t-shirt sold this week. Once this week is over, the t-shirt is gone forever.
The Sonflowerz are sisters Elissa and Becca Leander. Recently Paul Haddix, Artist Relations Manager, sat down with them and discussed their new album and their involvement with Compassion.
Presenting the Gospel
This may be the clearest presentation of the Gospel you ever hear. The speaker is Rev. Joby Martin, Executive Pastor from Beach United Methodist Church in Florida.
Thank You…For All You Do
Children living in poverty face daily challenges. However, through sponsorship you are providing children hope, love, the chance to succeed and the chance to know Christ.
Catching up with Shaun Groves is a thrill ride of deep emotion, spontaneous wisecracks and purposeful passion. Shaun is on a journey to keep Jesus at the center of his life and to change the face of poverty.
Where in the World is Skippy?
Last week it was running in Greece with Emilda, and this week it’s working on the coast of…?
The Currency of Humility
Mark Hanlon, Senior Vice President of Compassion USA, talks about the currency of humility within the economy of unity, specifically showing humility toward one another.
Where in the World is Skippy?
Last week Skippy went hiking in Colorado, this week our mascot is going for a run. Who is Skippy getting ready to run with and where are they?
Where in the World is Skippy?
Skippy wished he could stay in El Salvador, but duty calls. Besides, he’s looking forward to doing some mountain climbing. Where do you think Skippy is this week?
Kids at Play
The real fun of Instagram is seeing the photos that our friends share with us. Here are three of our favorites with the theme kids at play.
Forgive One Another
Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened to you isn’t important or doesn’t matter. Forgiveness doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be consequences for the hurt done to you by someone else. And forgiveness doesn’t mean you always have to reconcile with the person who hurt you. So, what is forgiveness?
Where in the World is Skippy?
Our mascot, Skippy had so much fun last week with Christopher Columbus in the Dominican Republic. Where do you think he will go this week?
Dave Eubank, founder of Free Burma Rangers, spoke during our chapel on July 27, 2011. Dave shared some of his first-hand experiences behind the Burmese border. You clearly hear his heart for the oppressed ethnic minorities in Burma (Myanmar) and learn about what is being done to help them.
Where in the World is Skippy?
After his visit to Haiti, Skippy decided to move on and impress this famous historical figure with his mad flying skills. Can you guess who this is and where he is located?
Where in the World Is Skippy?
Skippy, our special friend and ministry mascot, is traipsing about the world on behalf of Compassion. Oh, the glamorous life of a mascot! Be on the lookout for Skippy in the weeks to come because you never know where he will show up.
Growing up in poor village in Uganda, Margaret Makhona not only graduated from the child sponsorship program she was also selected for our Leadership Development Program and earned her degree from Makerere University.
We cannot live without water. It cleanses and nourishes our bodies. Every living creature needs clean water to survive.
Run Emilda!
Emilda’s first race at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Athens, Greece is today, June 26, at 1 a.m. MDT. Division competitions run until June 29. If Emilda wins in these, she qualifies to continue running for a chance to win medals.
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