How Does Sponsorship Work?

After you watch the video, here are some ideas to keep exploring the topic of poverty as a family:

How do you think José Manuel felt before he joined the Compassion program? How do you think he feels now that he goes to a Compassion center and has a sponsor?
In the video, we learned that Compassion programs take place at local churches in the neighborhoods where sponsored children live. Why is it a good idea to work with churches that are already in children’s neighborhoods? What are some things children learn at church?
How does it feel to know that our family is part of God’s Big Family that includes churches, children and other sponsors around the world?
What are some ways we can spread God’s love in our own neighborhood, school and church?

Compassion 101

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