Compassion question

Postby **Pastor Gary** » October 16th, 2009, 2:58 pm

Many of you know that I am a passionate advocate for Compassion International. I have seen the work of Compassion up close and in person. I have visited numerous Compassion sites, visited homes of those in dire poverty being served by Compassion, and have met and visited the home and local church of my own sponsored child, Felma.

I have also seen, first-hand, the connection and love between a sponsor and the sponsored child. I know this amazing young woman, Rafonzel, and have spent time with her. I watched as she was totally ambushed bya surprise visit, meeting her long-time sponsor after many years of support.

Can you take one more? Here's another young man who also gets surprised by meeting his sponsor of 19 years!

So here's my question: I know some of you are struggling financially. You have no extra income at all. I also know that is NOT true of everyone here. Some of us have been blessed beyond measure; we have nice homes, nice cars, nice toys...

For those of you for whom $38-a-month would make NO difference in your standard of living... for those who waste $38 a month, or spend more than that at Starbucks, my question is, what would it take to get you to CLICK THIS LINK and rescue a child from poverty in Jesus' name?

free · Postby **free** » October 16th, 2009, 3:08 pm

Compassion Internationl is a wonderful organiztion...Also the One Child Fund that the CoGoP sponssors for $20.00 a month is a great ministry as well.

Thanks for sharing your heart Pastor G.

Postby **Pastor Gary** » October 16th, 2009, 3:17 pm

free wrote:Compassion Internationl is a wonderful organiztion...Also the One Child Fund that the CoGoP sponssors for $20.00 a month is a great ministry as well.

Thanks for sharing your heart Pastor G.

I support both.

Postby **Pastor Gary** » October 20th, 2009, 12:14 pm

As expected, I got pretty much a lack of response to the question, "...what would it take to get you to CLICK THIS LINK and rescue a child from poverty in Jesus' name?"

:cry:

jinjer · Postby **jinjer** » October 20th, 2009, 1:31 pm

You are assuming too much by assuming that because there are no responses that no one supports a mission of this type. Many here may already sponsor a child through this organization or another.

Just my thoughts!

Jinjer

Postby **Pastor Gary** » October 20th, 2009, 2:45 pm

Jinjer, I know some people here sponsor kids, give to worthy causes, and use their blessings to bless others. I also know that when I make presentations for Compassion I often see blank stares and unconcern from people (a) I know are tightwads with lots of money and (b) give pretty much zip to ANY cause at all.

I applaud those who are doing something; my question was for those who are NOT willing... I am trying to figure out what magic bullet must be pushed to get those folks off their wallet. :lol:

jinjer · Postby **jinjer** » October 20th, 2009, 3:11 pm

So, were you asking this question to get ideas about how to grab hearts of others when you are presenting?

Jinjer

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » October 20th, 2009, 3:25 pm

I support local ministries and organizations that as much as possible, don't have "overhead" and "administration fees", and that don't threaten suit from big-name attorneys; a Bible College start-up in the Midwest because they have the word "Compassion" in their name (reflective of the host church name).

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » October 20th, 2009, 4:18 pm

I have just read this thread for the first time. We have been supporting a child through World Vision for about 7 years now.

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paul · Postby **paul** » October 21st, 2009, 4:07 am

Pastor Gary wrote:Jinjer, I know some people here sponsor kids, give to worthy causes, and use their blessings to bless others. I also know that when I make presentations for Compassion I often see blank stares and unconcern from people (a) I know are tightwads with lots of money and (b) give pretty much zip to ANY cause at all.

I applaud those who are doing something; my question was for those who are NOT willing... I am trying to figure out what magic bullet must be pushed to get those folks off their wallet.

When you find the bullet....let me know. I can agree with Jinger, that there are many who do sponsor children and other great projects both spiritual and humanitarian.

But because I must raise large amounts on a continual basis, with no major denomination behind me, I can say I see many blank stares when I talk about sponsoring programs or giving to a worthy cause.
You can check out our updated web site and see what we are doing around the world. http://www.worldmissionoutreach.org

Phil Hoover · Postby **Phil Hoover** » November 5th, 2009, 11:39 pm

I've got the seminary loans paid off...and I'm going to sign up for Compassion International this weekend...

Thanks Gary for the reminder.

Postby **Pastor Gary** » November 6th, 2009, 12:09 am

Phil Hoover wrote:I've got the seminary loans paid off...and I'm going to sign up for Compassion International this weekend...

Thanks Gary for the reminder.

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » November 6th, 2009, 11:36 am

I just saw this and will probably take it to my wife and kids as a ministry.

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