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Many individuals and congregations support children or elders around the world through the Global Ministries Child and Elder Sponsorship program. Two individuals, a grandmother and granddaughter, share their story of why they decided to sponsor an elder through Global Ministries.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granddaughter, Maddy:\u00a0 <\/strong>When my grandmother suggested we sponsor a person who does not have as much as we have, I agreed.\u00a0 We looked at the countries and places where we might sponsor a person.\u00a0 My grandmother was surprised that I didn\u2019t pick a child, but I wanted to sponsor a person who was older.\u00a0 They have less energy than children, and maybe less chances to be chosen. We were excited to receive a photo of the person we are sponsoring.\u00a0 She looks proud and kind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grandmother, Jane: <\/strong>I have always liked sponsorship programs, and when I was still in my early twenties, I sponsored a child through a secular agency.\u00a0 Later I discovered that our denomination, the United Church of Christ, has a sponsorship program, which I promoted through our association.\u00a0 The congregation where I was a member chose to sponsor a child through this program, now part of the Global Ministries program.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As our granddaughter is getting older, I want her to grow up giving back to our community and the world.\u00a0 She and I volunteer monthly to check six shelves at our local library, and correct mis-shelved books.\u00a0 Last Christmas, I suggested Maddy and I choose someone to sponsor together.\u00a0 I showed her the list of countries, and sponsorship opportunities, and have to admit, I was surprised she did not choose a child, but an elder to be our sponsored person.\u00a0 She chose the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center as our place to sponsor. It is a joy to give back in this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponsoring is an easy way to help someone in the world. Sponsors can be individuals, groups, churches, conferences, associations, regions, or a family like Maddy and her Grandmother. Learn more about the Global Ministries Child and Elder Sponsorship program.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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