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Compassion International

Joenel is the Compassion Child chosen by the Sunday School Classes, He will be sponsored by several people in our church willing to contribute the $32 per month
support.

Letter from Joenel

Dear Community Presbyterian Church,

May the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all upon reading this letter. God is good all the time, may the loving guidance of Almighty Father be with you all.

Last June, we started our classes for the school year 2009- 2010. Joenel is already
kinder 2. Their classes are only from Monday to Friday and an the Saturday they attend review classes at the center and all other activities- snacks and lunch are served to them.

Last July, they had their first monthly exam. Out of 27 students Joenel got 8th place. We are happy with his achievements and improvements. Thank you for your generosity and continual support.

Our family keeps on praying for your good health always. We are also praying for all the members of the church. Please include us in your prayers for all the members of our family to have good health and for our daily needs.

Thank you and God be with you always.

Gratefully yours,
Zenith (Joenel's mother)

A Letter from Our Child's Pastor

Dear Friends,

Greetings of love in Jesus name!

First of all, allow me to express my heartfelt thanks for the support you are showering to your sponsored child through our Koinonia Child Development Center and the Compassion Child Sponsorship Program. God is good for allowing us to serve Him through this ministry. You are a channel of His blessing to Joenel Tomazar Jr.

Secondly, allow me to introduce myself. I am Benjamin T. Libo-on, the Associate Pastor of Hinigaran Evangelical Church, serving for almost 20 years. The church ministers to the people of Hinigaran, reaching out to the people of different level in many places, in various needs. The church and Koinonia Child Development Center in partnership with Compassion International are focusing on children's ministry, by releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name, by selecting the poorest of the poor and providing them venue to be ministered. This is a child centered, child focused, child friendly ministry to develop, enrich, enhance their self-worth and their skills to become self reliant and fulfilled Christian individuals.

I am so happy our church was highly favored to undertake this rare privilege of lifelong partnership, especially in training and nurturing these little ones to become strong individuals, reliable and capable leaders of our nation someday. In the near future, they become strong men and women with moral fiber and spiritual well-being to be fture  builders of our nation.

Presently we have 97 registered children in our center, with additional 25 unsponsored. The program is ongoing with tremendous impact in the lives of the children and parents. It created a transformational change, thus increasing the awareness of our ministry in our community.

Hence, your partnership with us brought great delight and awesome change in line with sponsored children in their growth. The four aspect of development, cognitive, physical, socio-emotional and spiritual dimensions are the concrete evidences that are measurable
in the performance of their way of life. Their self-esteem is now getting higher, their biblical values are developing, their self worth is becoming evident, and their outlook shows changes that they are created in the image of God. Their physical condition is rapidly improving. Socially they can relate ads a normal person and actively participate in different aspect of life with confidence.

Furthermore, your partnership has contributed a lot in the ministry here in Hinigaran.  I share this with you to let you know that your partnership with us is a lifelong investment that will produce a lasting result. I appreciate your faithfulness and continued love in helping these little ones for the glory of God and his kingdom.

The Lord has really been gracious to our church through Koinonia Child Development Center as an arm of God in carrying the welfare and goodwill in touching and changing lives. Your commitment to partnership has challenged me to move forward, take more Bible study jobs seriously, as a noble task which was entrusted to us by our sovereign God. What a privilege to serve Him! Responsibilities and challenges are waiting to be worked out by the ordinary people of God. What gives us the courage to move on is the awareness that our almighty Father is working with us, and the unfailing support of our local church, youth, parents, community, mission-minded individuals.

Please remember to pray for Joenel. Please keep us in prayer as well.

We are not afraid to dream great things together for God because His Word says, "What
is impossible with men is possible with God" (Luke 18:27, NIV) Again, as we are partners and fellow workers to further the cause of Christ, may I appeal for your whole hearted prayers and commitment. Together let us experience the abundant blessings of God's inconsumable flowing supply for His kingdom in Christ Jesus.

For the cause that counts in the kingdom,

Benjamin T. Libo-on

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Noah's Ark Mural in Nursery,
painted by Tina Johansen

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