Lifeway Women and Compassion International are thrilled to be partnering in ministry together. We have a shared goal of working alongside the local church to help people grow in their faith, and this is exactly what Compassion does in 25 countries around the world. Compassion ensures children are able to get an education, have medical care, nutrition, emotional support, discipleship, and the love and care of local believers. Sponsors are connected in a 1-on-1 relationship with a child through letters and pictures, and through the work of Compassion over 2 million children are in the program worldwide. You can join us in this exciting gospel work, changing the life of a child forever by providing life giving support. Partner with us to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Herve’s face lights up when he thinks of the Christmas celebration at his Compassion center in Togo last year. He rushes inside to retrieve and show off the special gifts he received: brand-new clothes — the only new set he received. The 6-year-old knows the pandemic means Christmas will look different this year. That hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm, though. “I am still looking forward to Christmas,” he says with a big grin.
We will not let the pandemic rob vulnerable children like Herve of the joy of Christmas. Christmastime has always represented incredible hope. In a year of tremendous hardship for many, children are in desperate need of a hopeful ending to 2020.
Learn why Christmas is the most anticipated holiday of the year for 10 children around the world. Their beautiful answers will put a smile on your face!
1. Brand-new Clothes
2. Celebrating Jesus at My Compassion Center
“I am happy to know that we will celebrate the birth of Jesus at the center. I really miss the center, my friends, the tutors, the lessons. I can’t wait to go back so we can celebrate together!” — Rebeca, 11, Nicaragua
3. Hearing the Christmas Story
4. Sharing the Joy
“We like Christmas because everything is sparkling, and people are happier.” — Camila, 7, Peru
5. The Beautiful Lights
6. A Special Gift
“If I get Christmas gifts, I get to play with them for the whole year. Christmas gifts make me feel special.” — Antoni, 6, the Dominican Republic
7. Singing Christmas Carols
8. Food and Dancing
“I love celebrating Christmas at the center because it is so joyful. I eat delicious food and dance to music. Last Christmas, the center gave me new shoes and two new dresses: one for Christmas and one for the New Year celebration.” — Ester, 6, Togo
“My favorite thing about Christmas is to have the opportunity to receive new clothes — not ones that someone has worn before. At the Compassion center, I got beautiful new clothes to wear on Christmas day.” — Mario, 7, El Salvador
9. Spending Time With Family
10. The Birth of Jesus
“The most important thing about Christmas is to celebrate Jesus. He was born in a manger, but now he is born in our hearts.” — Juan, 10, Mexico
