Category: Jesus

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Visiting communities impacted by the generosity of Compassion supporters has been a privilege. One of the things that has stood out has been the gratitude shown among children and their families. They know that they have been shown grace and mercy.

Knowing the grace we’ve been shown by Jesus also shapes how we ought to show grace and mercy toward others.

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9 NIV)

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One of the things that was clear in Compassion HQ is their desire to partner with churches in local communities in caring for those in need. This has become even clearer after visiting a number of projects.

It means that, while Compassion has a good name, it’s not about Compassion’s name. The individual churches are the store front for the real care that is taking place in Jesus’ name.

The churches are central to the holistic care received by children in the project. Families are able to thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually.

(The pic is of a welcome dance/song at the Ekklesia church and project… It was awesome!)

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Colin Buchanan is king of the kids in Manado! It’s been lots of fun hanging out with Colin and his son Riley. Like the Pied Piper, kids in every community we visit flock to him! He’s a natural.

It’s been fun singing songs together and pointing the kids of Manado to THE King of kids, Jesus.

“But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Luke 18:16 NIV)

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