4 VBS and summer camp alternatives for your kids
Normally, this time of year is filled with summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools. Splashing in the lake. Making friendship bracelets. Learning Bible verses. Singing songs and roasting marshmallows around a campfire. But things are different this summer. The...
How has the coronavirus affected children around the world?
Kids aren’t the biggest fans of being stuck inside with nothing to do. They want to run and play. They want to go to school and see their friends. So, as hard as social distancing has been for us as adults, it’s been even harder for boys and girls. Just ask any parent...
‘We never thought we’d get to meet you’
“Passang, we never thought we’d get to meet you.” The Zoom call connection wasn’t perfect, but the connection between sponsors and their sponsored child was crystal clear. Passang smiled shyly at her sponsors, Andy and Jeneen. This is the second time she’s gotten to...
Summer Service Saturdays: Social Distancing Edition
Last year, we offered up some ideas for how to get your kids involved in serving others in a fun and thoughtful way — especially during those lazy summer days. But we realize this summer is going to look a lot different because of the coronavirus. Most summer camps...
How can I best support my sponsored child in a pandemic?
“Why is the sky blue?” “What makes the seasons change?” “Why do I have to wash my hands?” Even during the best of times, kids are full of questions. So, as you can imagine, your sponsored child probably has a lot on his or her mind right now. In fact, you’ve probably...
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