Become a friend to your child: Through Letter-Writing

Through regular letter-writing correspondence you can develop a friendship with your child. Your letters will make a difference in the lives of those who are constantly derided and told they are worthless by their culture.

Real letters from children

Thank you for your love. You see me not as small. You see me as a friend.

“My greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. I am so happy because my letters were touch your heart. I really happy and enjoyed and thank you for your love. You see me not as small. You see me as a friend. Thank you very much sir. I protect your drawing in my almara and see every one time in daily. I also love Jesus. My heartful greetings to you. With love,”

– Thupa, 10 years old

My father expired in Tsunami at 2004.

“I am Saruhasan, studying Fifth Standard. I am residing at Fishermen Street in Thirumullaivasal, which is in seaside of Bay of Bengal. My father expired in Tsunami at 2004. I am interested in Sunday school songs, stories and memory verses. I like to play hand ball, carrom board and long jump. Pray for my family also. Thank you so much for helping me. Yours lovingly,”

– Saru, 8 years old

How you can pray

Prayer is the most effective and precious gift you can give the child you sponsor. When children are admitted to the Bridge of Hope program, a whole new world opens up to them. They learn to read and write, play games and sing songs. Most important, they hear of God's love for them and His plan for their lives. Our desire is that this becomes a personal reality for each child entrusted to us, and your prayers are a vital part of making that happen.

Pray for an open heart to the Holy Spirit. In every Bridge of Hope school program, each child has the opportunity to hear and understand how treasured he or she is in the eyes of God.

Pray for your child's adjustment. For many children, this is the first time they've ever attended school.

Pray for a supportive family and community. Initial responses from parents can be negative; over time, however, parents usually become very receptive.

Pray for your child's health and safety. Throughout the developing nations of Asia, children face dangers such as malaria, pollution in large cities, tribal warfare, tuberculosis, caste prejudice and oppression, contaminated drinking water and gang violence.

Pray that the Gospel planted in your child's heart will bear fruit. One child's education through the Bridge of Hope could mean the transformation of an entire village.