This time of year, everyone is thinking about the Spirit of Christmas.  This is the season when we buy up all sorts of presents for loved ones and friends to bless them and see the wonderful smiles on their faces. To countless thousands of children all over the world, Christmas is meaningless – how can they share in the joy of the season when they huddle together with their families for warmth and survival in little grass huts… if they have any shelter at all.

Compassion International is a Christ-centered organization who reaches out to countless children all over the world and brings them the Gospel of Jesus along with food, shelter, medical treatment, schooling, and so much more!  80% of all their donations go directly to the children in need and their families.  With an operating cost of only 20% of all donations, this is one of the most effective gifts you can give!  This year, would you consider giving to a child in need? Our friend, Kingdom Mama  is sponsoring a contest for all of those who decide to donate Compassion this year. The winner of the grand prize (drawn by the mayor of Red River, NM) will include a 3 night stay at the Golden Eagle Lodge in Red River in beautiful New Mexico for 6 people as well as other great prizes and the opportunity to meet Kingdom Mama and her family. Having met this woman myself, I can whole heartedly say that she displays the love of Christ to all she comes into contact with.

Would you prayerfully consider giving a one-time gift this Christmas season? Or even better, consider sponsoring one of these precious little children? If you wish to do so, please click the link below to donate to Compassion and then follow the advertisement on the right side-bar or below to enter the contest with Kingdom Mamma. Be sure to read her directions for multiple entry opportunities!

We personally sponsor a little boy name Lucas over in Brazil and have been incredibly blessed by his little drawings and letters – not to mention the knowledge that by a small sacrifice on our part, the Kingdom of God is being taught to him and he will have better opportunities for a complete education.

God Bless and have a very Merry Christmas!

Donate to Compassion International!

Sponsor a Child Today! (For just over $1 a day)

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