January, 2018
Dear Cherish Sponsors and Supporters,
Each year at this time, as we begin a new year, we think of
our students and their families in Meru who are starting a new school
year. What a blessing it has been to
walk with these young people through the year!
Over the last year, CHERISH and HOPE have worked together in
providing sponsorship for almost 200 children.
Through special donations, we have provided for the administration of
the HOPE
program and we sent over $8,000 to help our families and their neighbors with famine relief. We rejoice that another 26 of our students were able to graduate from their high school, Form 4 ! There is much to be thankful for.
Most gratifying are the relationships we have built with our
brothers and sisters in Meru and with each other. We are touched by sponsors, who, upon the
graduation of their student, ask to sponsor another student. Or when hearing of the death of a student’s grandparent,
the sponsor sends a card or funds to add to the community custom in Meru of
helping the grieving family pay for funeral costs. It was touching to hear of young girl in our
congregation who asked for donations for the child her family sponsors instead
of birthday presents. And it is
wonderful having people decide to give undesignated funds that can be used when
special needs arrive. Letters to and from sponsors are treasured. Relationships are precious !!!
This year will bring more opportunity and new
experiences. A mission team will be
traveling to Meru during the summer of 2018.
This time there will be families with children among our travelers. We will hold an evening of comedy, music, and
food to help raise funds for the trip: Sunday evening, February 11, 2018. Save the date and watch for other ways you
can be involved.
Once again, we ask that you note our trimester wiring
deadlines, March 5, June 5 and November 5.
If you are unsure whether you have already paid or not, just email us
and ask. This year, the directions for giving online have changed a bit. You can find details on our website.
Thank you for sharing in the blessing of this ministry. Please check our website for updates on what
happens through the year.
God is good, all the time; All the time, God is good !
Blessings and Asante sana,
Karen Lau – Sponsorship coordinator
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