tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post4143891537494300846..comments2024-03-27T22:01:10.408-07:00Comments on SNAP THAT: Compassion's ChildrenJoyfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-46210202670266872462011-03-26T02:29:20.693-07:002011-03-26T02:29:20.693-07:00Bossy Betty, thank you for your kind words. You se...Bossy Betty, thank you for your kind words. You seem like a very busy lady with lots of love and humour. Do you have a sponsored child?Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-55330948637109950242011-03-26T02:29:20.450-07:002011-03-26T02:29:20.450-07:00We have a charity shop just up the road from us, C...We have a charity shop just up the road from us, Children of Africa, I have taken a lot up there in the last month while I am trying to have a tidy up :) It is always a very busy shop. DianeJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-78814226851471139952011-03-26T02:29:19.957-07:002011-03-26T02:29:19.957-07:00Regina, you do have a point, about being faithful ...Regina, you do have a point, about being faithful where you are planted, though I also believe that when we are open and listening God speaks to us about doing more. I think believers are all called to help the widows and the orphans but not everyone chooses to do it, or if they choose to do it, they do it at different times. <br><br>No judgement here though as we are all free beings with free will. That is what is great about being a believer in the triune God and the Holy Bible. In the menatime, we need to be faithful where we are at. Blessings.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-46662109786606050672011-03-26T02:29:19.707-07:002011-03-26T02:29:19.707-07:00Hi there, no judgment either..so, what is more the...Hi there, no judgment either..so, what is more then?<br>I mean, if all boils down to faith..no matter where you are, as that's what it still necessitates in behalf of orphans or widows -regards to material when the money changes hands. Distance, issues..all that God lays on the hearts..we just respond accordingly:)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-27239612855285827092011-01-18T00:02:04.815-08:002011-01-18T00:02:04.815-08:00My child is with World Vision, and I know that my ...My child is with World Vision, and I know that my monthly contribution benefits the village, and not just the one child/family.<br />Blessings,<br />JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126729697434479230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-90069417654770569602011-01-17T17:33:57.083-08:002011-01-17T17:33:57.083-08:00Hi Regina, what I mean by "more" is when...Hi Regina, what I mean by "more" is when we are busy doing what we are doing where we are planted and God speaks to us (often in that still small voice) and He asks us to take on additional things or stretch ourselves to go beyond what we are doing where we are planted. I see it all the time with my fellow believers, especially in the area of local or global missions. I hope I explained that ;-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-46672490031179740252011-01-17T17:18:28.473-08:002011-01-17T17:18:28.473-08:00Hi there, no judgment either..so, what is more the...Hi there, no judgment either..so, what is more then?<br />I mean, if all boils down to faith..no matter where you are, as that's what it still necessitates in behalf of orphans or widows -regards to material when the money changes hands. Distance, issues..all that God lays on the hearts..we just respond accordingly:)Kilauea Poetryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565265326716182821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-48802906471743788922011-01-17T16:53:18.705-08:002011-01-17T16:53:18.705-08:00Regina, you do have a point, about being faithful ...Regina, you do have a point, about being faithful where you are planted, though I also believe that when we are open and listening God speaks to us about doing more. I think believers are all called to help the widows and the orphans but not everyone chooses to do it, or if they choose to do it, they do it at different times. <br /><br />No judgement here though as we are all free beings with free will. That is what is great about being a believer in the triune God and the Holy Bible. In the menatime, we need to be faithful where we are at. Blessings.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-89407134446025945582011-01-17T16:04:05.321-08:002011-01-17T16:04:05.321-08:00I realized I left out a response to you on my blog...I realized I left out a response to you on my blog..but just left one. <br />I did this so very long ago when I wasn't too good at keeping committments. Now, I do think if your being led to do so, its fantastic. <br />I've been impressed to work within my own sphere now more than ever..so that's what I'm doing..being faithful right where I am. All of it comes down to faith..and can't move without it.<br />These kids are adorable..they look as needy as some Grandkids I know (cough)<br />no, I don't have any yet, sort a (smile)Reginahttp://inthepacific.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-21928333694169476452011-01-17T09:23:21.077-08:002011-01-17T09:23:21.077-08:00Michelle, thanks so much for dropping by and clari...Michelle, thanks so much for dropping by and clarifying that Compassion's children do not have to go to school. I am still learning about the organization. I will definitely check out your blog for ideas about what I can send my boys. How awesome that you are sponsoring 7 children!Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-1421286415813448312011-01-17T09:22:08.893-08:002011-01-17T09:22:08.893-08:00Bossy Betty, thank you for your kind words. You se...Bossy Betty, thank you for your kind words. You seem like a very busy lady with lots of love and humour. Do you have a sponsored child?Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-68483073555656448412011-01-17T09:21:29.134-08:002011-01-17T09:21:29.134-08:00Diane, that sounds like an awesome shop. We have o...Diane, that sounds like an awesome shop. We have one similar shop in the city run by the Mennonites who use the proceeds for all their various missions.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-85977258702861822132011-01-17T09:15:16.694-08:002011-01-17T09:15:16.694-08:00Oh, I wanted to clarify... Not all Compassion chi...Oh, I wanted to clarify... Not all Compassion children go to school. It depends on a number of factors. If they aren't able to go to school, they will receive educational tutoring at the project.Michelle ~ Blogging from the Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699276750292983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-35903223610028501822011-01-17T09:13:13.111-08:002011-01-17T09:13:13.111-08:00Our 7 Compassion children are SUCH blessings to us...Our 7 Compassion children are SUCH blessings to us!! Thank you for spreading the word! Feel free to check out my blog if you need any more ideas for letter writing or goodies we can send along!Michelle ~ Blogging from the Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699276750292983907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-17423752343584329402011-01-17T08:00:18.245-08:002011-01-17T08:00:18.245-08:00What a great a worthy cause! Thanks for this insp...What a great a worthy cause! Thanks for this inspiring post.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-58398216534634000702011-01-17T07:33:40.793-08:002011-01-17T07:33:40.793-08:00We have a charity shop just up the road from us, C...We have a charity shop just up the road from us, Children of Africa, I have taken a lot up there in the last month while I am trying to have a tidy up :) It is always a very busy shop. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-19709432932875943752011-01-16T22:12:54.281-08:002011-01-16T22:12:54.281-08:00The Professor's Wife, how awesome that you and...The Professor's Wife, how awesome that you and your husband have sponsored the same children for years. When I was in university I did sponsor children for several years through what used to be called Christian Children's Fund here in Canada. At that time my country of choice was Mexico. The child kept changing due to families no longer being eligible for the program so after a few years I gave it up.<br /><br />I encourage you to continue to write as you are the life line. I know it can be difficult to be consistent in these things but even the occasional letter will be a real treat for your child.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-27922230172452867792011-01-16T21:54:39.998-08:002011-01-16T21:54:39.998-08:00How awesome that you sponsor three children! In co...How awesome that you sponsor three children! In college, about 10 years ago, my husband (then just my friend!) and I each sponsored a child (his in Columbia, mine in Mozambique) through World Vision, and are still sponsoring these same children! (It is one of the reasons we started dating, having this in common). I used to be very faithful about writting them letters, but honestly have gotten lazy about it as they have gotten older. So thank you for the reminder! And what a great idea for people to write letters if they cannot afford to sponsor!The Professor's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729608417909675769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-66623247744867733802011-01-16T21:31:19.254-08:002011-01-16T21:31:19.254-08:00OtienoHongo, thank you for your kind words. I'...OtienoHongo, thank you for your kind words. I'm delighted to hear from you. You have a coffee date :-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-35228117540164963772011-01-16T21:29:41.063-08:002011-01-16T21:29:41.063-08:00Thanks for this article Joyful, it is very hearten...Thanks for this article Joyful, it is very heartening to know that you are sponsoring children here in Kenya and may God bless you for that. Next time you are in Kenya please let me know, maybe we could meet for coffee...OtienoHongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116301778217920666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-55906520496413593992011-01-16T21:13:40.570-08:002011-01-16T21:13:40.570-08:00Thank you Jan. I am sorry that your child is not b...Thank you Jan. I am sorry that your child is not being educated. I believe that the children being sponsored through Compassion have to go to school to be eligible to remain in the program. Parents are able to send only one of their children for sponsorship. Many of the local child development centers also give the children tutorial support. <br /><br />Did you sponsor your child through Compassion or through another agency? Whatever the outcome, please remember that you helped this child and his family survive and that is important. Remember when you have given a cup of water to the least of them, you have given it to Jesus. Your help is enormous. God bless. Love, me :-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940863090367389327.post-40504799691346844812011-01-16T20:50:30.130-08:002011-01-16T20:50:30.130-08:00Thank you for telling us about your child sponsori...Thank you for telling us about your child sponsoring. <br /><br />I also sponsor, a boy in Chad, but it has not been so joyful. I went into it thinking I would be helping educate a child so that he would be a great asset to his community, perhaps become a doctor for example, but he is not being sent to school by his parents, as he minds the animals, and therefore he doesn't write.<br /><br />Blessings that it will be a very satisfying experience for you, and the children.<br />Love, JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126729697434479230noreply@blogger.com