On a visit to Pueblo Nuevo, one of the communities COTN serves in Barahona, we met Elijah and Negro, two little boys who attend the school. Each boy has his own family story and out of those stories comes great need. I'm praying for sponsors for each of these boys. One of the things teams do when visiting communities (bateys or barrios) is visit with families in their homes. We visit families with children who need sponsorship. Sponsorship provides the child with education, health care, a daily meal and spiritual guidance in Christ.
Negro, pictured in the red shirt, has a heart condition that needs therapy and treatment. His father died a few years ago and he lives with his mother and other siblings. His older sister is pregnant with a child, which will add another little one to the family very soon. Negro's mom tries to work when she can but makes caring for her children a priority. She cannot afford to continue paying for Negro's heart treatments and medication. Would you consider sponsoring Negro? To do this, contact, www.cotni.org or send me an email...vic.woody@gmail.com and I will see to it that your request gets to the right person here. Sponsorship is just $32 a month.
Elijah, el pastor, as he is affectionately called by everyone, is an active little guy who loves Jesus. He is pictured with the group and his mother in their home. We were welcomed into both of the boys homes when we walked through the community. Elijah has some health issues too. He is a bundle of energy, very musically gifted and personable. He needs sponsorship too.
I was talking with one of the men who accompanied the teens from Boston, MA this last week and he was telling me of his trips to Africa. He said the poverty here is just as great as anything he saw in Africa. Please pray for these boys, the moms and families. And if God puts sponsorship on your heart, please contact me.
Blessings..
Vic for the fam
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