Caring for Colombia
Proceeds will fund the construction of classrooms for ages 12-14 boys and 1-3, at Iglesia Elim. New flooring, new stairs, and front doors at Iglesia Manantial de Vida. Construction of a second floor to house classrooms for 1-3 year-olds at Iglesia Bautista Alfa y Omega. (Colombia).
What is a Developmental Center?
Developmental Centers are programs developed by the local Christian churches in partnership with Compassion International. The purpose is to provide care to children in vulnerable situations associated with poverty. These programs are attended by families from the church. In some cases, both, children, and family members may not know JESUS. Through these programs, the church can present the gospel to the kids attending the program and their families. Social intervention programs assist with reducing situations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, addictions, prostitution, and hunger to name a few.
Education
The children are educated in four basic areas: physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and spiritual. The curriculum for all areas is biblically-based. They are taught independent living skills, served meals, have medical and psychological attention, participate in field trips, and parental education is provided.
Proceeds
Through this Life Group fundraiser, we hope to be a part of existing projects in the local churches that fund three Developmental Centers throughout Colombia.
Following in the footsteps of our rooted principles we are called to serve the community. GOD has shown us that this community needs our help. This is an opportunity to participate in the extension of GOD´s kingdom.