At church this past Sunday, we had a special visitor that spoke of an organization that helps empower people. He was from Uganda. He was a child that was sponsored by Compassion. He moved into the city with one of his sisters (and brother-in-law), who had 35 other children. Moving to the city gave him the opportunity to go to school and be sponsored by one of Compassion International's projects. Were it not for that sponsorship, he wouldn't have been able to go to school. In Uganda, you pay for your schooling directly, so many cannot afford to go. This empowered him to become what he is today. He's now working for an organization called Youthworks, and he's travelling around the USA right now telling people about his organization, which is one of many helping alleviate real suffering in places that are hit hard by HIV/AIDS.
How cool was it that this wonderful person was at our church the week before my wife and I leave for Uganda? It was great to see Wilson share about an organization that's helping others, which, in turn, allows believers here and there to partner in this work. That's cool. It's super neat to see another confirmation that Compassion sponsorships are real, practical and effective in helping and empowering people to rise up and change the world. That is just thrilling, in my book.
Here's a link to check out more about compassion.
It is my honor to be related to you. You and Charlotta, (and your precious girls who will be home) will all remain in my prayers, exceptionally so during your trip. I look forward to keeping in-the-know via your blog. What a great, and selfless journey you and Charlotta are embarking upon. One that will undoubtedly remain with you, and those you touch along the way, for the rest of this lifetime. doing. Love and blessings to you and Charlotta.
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