One in Spirit

Happy New Year everyone! I cannot tell you how excited I am for 2012! The past year was a transitional year for me... it was all about how I am pursuing God through vision, discipline, trust, and accountability. This year is all about growing in God's grace! I was checking my e-mail today when I came across the daily Compassion blog update. I read today's blog and wanted to share it with you as well. I am going to take on this challenge and participate in the devotionals that the Compassion staff have come up with. Please check it out!

One In Spirit is a collection of devotionals written exclusively by Compassion staff to connect and encourage the global Compassion community. Collectively, the authors represent 41 nations from around the world, united by the power of Christ and a shared commitment to children in need.

It is our hope that these devotionals will help to connect our global workforce and special friends of this ministry in a way never experienced before. Imagine the spiritual results that will be realized through this united force of like-minded Christians studying Scripture together and praying in unison all year long!

Week 1
January 2, 2012 – Just Love Me by Wess Stafford
January 3, 2012 – He Shall Direct Your Paths by Wess Stafford
January 4, 2012 – Staying Attached by Carla Hoit
January 5, 2012 – It’s Jesus! by Cuthbert Mono
January 6, 2012 – The Satisfaction of Serving by Bolivia Ministry Team

Courtesy of Compassion International: http://blog.compassion.com/one-in-spirit/#ixzz1iMPZFMEl

Mail Call from Mexico

Here is the third letter received from my third sponsor child. This one come from Nury from Mexico. It was dated October 22, 2011 and was received December 19, 2011.

Hi dear sponsor Maria,


How has your health been? I hope you're doing well. I'm doing well, but I had a little fever, a cold and a cough. At my church, they teach me hot to praise God and how to pray. At the Compassion Project (also known as Compassion CDC - Child Development Centre), they teach me about God. I would like you to please pray for me and my family. I was really happy to receive the letters and the stickers you sent me. I'm doing well in school. I'm 9 years old and my sister is 12. My mom is 32 years old and my dad is 38 years old. I've been having a really good time in school. My teacher left already and we organized a special meal and get-together to say goodbye to him. We had fun with all my classmates. I hope you'll have a really good time this Christmas. God bless you. See you soon.


Nury

I absolutely love how her responses are lengthier and more detailed. She is growing into such a beautiful young lady of God. Would love to hear about your letter updates! I love reading them on your posts! Feel free to also comment below and share the link to your post!

Attention all Compassion Street Team Members!

 

Sadly, Compassion will no longer be holding the Street Team through Fancorps. If you are a member, TODAY is the last day to redeem your points through the orders you have submitted. I just redeemed my points last night. There are some great things to get on there! Here are just some of the things I am getting. 

If you are not a member of the Street Team, you can still get these items and more at the Compassion Store online. Happy shopping!