Have a little Compassion…

Posted December 12, 2008 By Andrea and has no comments yet.

I think this time of year, when emotions are heightened, people probably feeling more stressed or painfully aware than ever, it might be nice to have a LOT of compassion. So, there are a million things going on around the world right now. Some of them great things, some of them horrific tragedies. So, I know that if you have a big heart, you have a lot to choose from. But I will still share this short story with you…

Burma, also known as Myanmar, has had little peace. Period. Not in the last few months, not even in the last few years… Not in a long time. They are ruled by a militant authority called the State Peace and Development. Every question uttered or cry for a better government has been met with attacks, murder, rape, or imprisonment by this establishment. I have a student who is from Burma, and she does not like to talk about it. Her family was granted refugee status to the U.S. But what if they hadn’t been? She is one of the sweetest and brightest young women I know. So, between right now and Monday is a chance to contribute to the fight for BASIC human rights in Burma for a friend or loved one as a gift. You can give anytime, but if you do so by Monday they will send a card to your friend or family member to thank them for the gift you give in their name. I cannot imagine or explain what it must feel like to live in a state like that. To give or learn more go to US Campaign for Burma.

If you would like to sponsor a child from Compassion, please click here. There are hundreds of children waiting for someone like you to take a chance on them, so they might have more opportunity for growth- physically and mentally, AS WELL as a chance to here about the wonderful love of Jesus. Isn’t that amazing? I am at a loss for words when I think about the magnitude of the opportunities we are given to share.

And it’s not just online, it’s not just around the world. Heck, if you really know you can’t commit to this, buy someone a cup of a coffee. A friend, or the guy standing behind you in line that looks like they are having a bad day.

If you are having a bad day: here is my virtual cup to you! I know how it feels. With some help I am getting those little demons out.

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Update: You had a little compassion- she has been sponsored! :)

Posted August 22, 2008 By Andrea and has 6 comments.

Compassion

Name: Nsabyemahoro Justine (RW3660059)
Birthday: August 28, 2001    Age: 6
Gender: Female
Region: Africa
Country: Rwanda
Program: Mubuga Student Center

Personal and Family Information:
Nsabyemahoro lives with her father and her mother. At home, duties include carrying water and gathering firewood. Her father is sometimes employed as a farmer and her mother is sometimes employed as a farmer. There are 4 children in the family.

Playing with friends is Nsabyemahoro’s favorite activity. In kindergarten her performance is average and she also regularly attends church activities and choir.

Because of your sponsorship, Nsabyemahoro will have new opportunities to learn and grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Thank you for your concern and prayers.

This child lives in an AIDS affected area. In Africa, the disease has impacted the entire continent, creating a generation of orphans and vulnerable children. God can use you to help ease the pain of a child in desperate need.

IMPORTANT: A CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED as payment because this child has been classified “HIGH PRIORITY”. This child has been waiting more than 6 months for a sponsor. Help make a difference in the life of this child, who is anxiously waiting for a sponsor.

To sponsor this girl, please click here or click the image above!

Just think about it, how much does it cost to eat at a fast food restaurant a few times? For a new skirt? Buying 3 movie tickets? Having cable in your home? These things cost about the same as what it would cost to physically and spiritually support a child each month. Nsabyemahoro lives in an area that has been torn by civil war, still suffering with many of its people living as refugees or squatters 14 years after this war. It has also been greatly effected by the AIDs epidemic sweeping Africa. People ARE starving. Please think about giving this child a greater chance. A chance to have clean water and food each day, and even more than that- a chance to experience and learn about the love of Jesus. So please sponsor today, you are needed and you can make a difference.

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