COMPASSION SUNDAY – JUNE 2017
In 1952, a Chicago evangelist, Rev Everett Swanson went to South Korea to minister to US soldiers during the war. His heart was touched by orphaned children abandoned and living on the streets. It was here that God gave him a vision. He began a program to support the orphanages through funding of a few dollars a month from individuals in the Western world. His mission was providing Biblical teaching while assisting with basic needs for these children with the ultimate goal of enabling them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Compassion International was born!
In 1968, the program expanded to Indonesia and has continued to grow worldwide as a child development and child advocacy ministry. Today, Compassion serves in 25 developing nations. It is their three “C’s” that make their ministry strong:
- Commitment to Christ – Jesus is the center of the ministry. This may be the first experience that children have to learn about Jesus.
- Commitment to children – Each individual child receives the holistic care they deserve.
- Commitment to church – Partnerships with local churches.
Compassion International has become a recognized non-profit organization. They are in the top 26 non-profits with Forbes’ 50 Largest US Charities, Philanthropy 400 List, and The Non-Profit Times Top 100 List. All contributions are tax-deductible. As a requirement of the 1993 Revenue Reconciliation Act, they verify that no goods or services of value are given to you for your contribution.
On Sunday, June 11th, Cedar Hills will sponsor Compassion Sunday 2017 before and after both services. There are almost 38,000 children looking for sponsorships. Here is an opportunity for you to sponsor a child looking for a special one on one relationship with someone across the globe. Your letters bring hope and encouragement. Your monthly donation of $38/month per child, will bring medical check-ups, nutritious food, health and hygiene training, educational assistance, and foremost hearing about Jesus Christ.
We look forward to talking with you about Compassion International and the many blessings we have received by our sponsorships. Please, prayerfully consider sponsoring a child on June 11th. “Releasing Children from Poverty in Jesus’ Name”
Jack & Kate Ulmer