Three Letter Tuesday: Volume 25

There first letter I'll share with you today is from Mulwa. I got a few nice details in this letter, which is great!

Mulwa is 11 years old, lives in Kenya, and he wrote this letter on November 15th, 2018.

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Mulwa greets you in the name of  our savior Jesus Christ. He hopes that you are fine together with your family. He is fine. His family members are also fine. He has been promoted to the next class. The school will soon be closed for the Christmas holiday. He also attends the project regularly. In the project he has learned many skills to help him. He attends Sunday school every Sunday to learn new memory verses and to sing gospel songs. He can recite many memory verses. He likes playing football both at home and at the project. He has a cat named bro. He likes playing with his cat. He will soon prepare for Christmas. He is happy that he will do many fun activities at the project. You wishes you the best in your life! May God bless you. 

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Up next is a letter from Zenebu and this letter from her is written on the template called Festivals and Holidays. I really appreciate how wells he answered each question. I really like I learned quite a bit about her from this particular letter.

Zenebu is 7 years old and lives in Ethiopia. Her letter is dated November 24th, 2018.

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1. Our national holidays/festivals are: Epiphany, Christmas, Easter, New Year, and The Cross Festival. 

2. My favorite food to eat during the holidays is: Local bread 

3. My family celebrates Christmas by: Fasting and going to church 

4. At the project, we celebrate Christmas by: Watching drama, singing, eating candy and cookies. 

5. My favorite national holiday is: Christmas 

6. My family celebrates New Year by: Preparing food 

Please pray for me to be a clever student. I have received your letter. Thank you. Everything is going well with me. I am Kindergarten-3 and the teachers are so good. 

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I close out today's post with a letter from my sweet boy Hansen. I haven't had this kiddo in my sponsorship family very long, but there is just something about him that I adore. He just seems like such a great young man. 

Hansen is 12 years old, is from Indonesia, and he wrote this letter on November 27th, 2018. 

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Dear Ms. Kayla,

Shalom! How are you doing over there? My family and I are all in good health here. Within these last 3 months, I have been studying in junior high school. At school, I am joining in two extracurricular activities; MCC (I looked it up and it's called Millennium Challenge Corporation. It appears to be a group that teaches kids skills so they can be successful in the future) and Band. However, the band is not yet active. This week, I have studied harder than usual. It is because, this week, I will have my first semester exams. I am preparing myself and getting my writing utensils ready. I hope to have your prayer support, Ms. Kayla, that I will have good results. I pray for you too, that you will always be in good health and be successful in your work. May the Lord Jesus bless you. 

With Love,

Hansen

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Five Letter Friday: Volume 24

Another work week ends so we read another set of letters from some pretty great kids.

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We'll start off today's post with a letter from Muzuro. He really seems to like the story of the The Elves and the Shoemaker!

Muzuro is 15 years old, lives in Uganda, and wrote this letter on November 14th, 2018.

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Dear Kayla, 

Once again, how are you and your family members? For me, I am fine and my family members are also fine. May you greet for me your mother. I hope that she is fine. I want to thank you for your letter and the interesting story that I read, where the shoemaker makes shoes in order to make a living. We should share together so that God may enlarge our territories. I learned that I should share with friends so that we may be blessed. I know the shoemaker is a God-fearing man because he distributed the shoes to his village. The stories you send me are changing my life. I will tell people to repent from their sins. I want you to pray for my brother. Next week, we will start our exams. I hope to pass to S-2. Then we will celebrate Christmas with love. I wish you a happy, happy, happy Christmas. 

Muzuro

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After that I heard from Zenebu. She wrote to me on the template letter entitled My Favorites. 

Zenebu is 7 years old and lives in Ethiopia. Her letter is dated November 13th, 2018. 

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1. My favorite food is: Rice & Macaroni 

2. My favorite sport is: Soccer 

3. My favorite color is: Red 

4. My best friend is: Abat 

5. My favorite animal is: Bird 

6. My favorite hero is: My mother 

Please pray for me to be clever in my education. Your letter has reached me. Thank you so much. I am so glad for the story you told me. 

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Up next is a letter written on the All About Me template, from Airin. 

Airin is 8 years old, from Indonesia, and she wrote this letter on November 13th, 2018. 

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1. I am the 2nd child in my family. 

2. One thing I do really well is: Play Games 

3. My height: 123 cm 

4. My weight: 24 kg 

5. My hair is: Straight 

6. One thing I really like to do is: Go to student church 

Dearest Ms. Kayla, 

Shalom! I am so happy to be able to speak to you again through this letter. How are you doing over there, Ms. Kayla? I hope you and your family are always in God's protection. Now I am in 3rd grade of elementary school. I like singing. That's all for my letter. I hope God always blesses you and your family. 

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Another form letter is up next! This one is from Joseph and it is titled My Project Learning. 

Joseph is 7 years old, lives in Guatemala, and his letter is dated October 30th, 2018. 

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1. I go to my project: Mondays and Tuesdays 

2. I learn to take care of my body by: Washing my hands before eating, bathing everyday, and brushing my teeth. 

3. My tutors help my spiritual growth by: Teaching me Bible stories and teaching me worship songs. 

4. I learn to be polite by: Saying please and thank you, being kind to others, and playing with other children. 

5. My favorite thing to learn at the project is: Bible stories 

Dear Sponsor, 

Joseph greets you with affection. Regarding your questions: He did not see any of the World Cup games. He does not have a favorite soccer team. He will pray for Gage and Chloe so they will have success at school. He asks you to pray for his family so they will always have love and that they will always be together. He is enjoying vacation, but school will start again in January. How is your family? 

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Today's post ends with a letter from Brisa, written on the My Medical Check-Up template. 

Brisa is 7 years old, lives in Nicaragua, and his letter was witten on November 15th, 2018. 

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1. My last medical check-up was: November 2017 

2. For my medical check-up, I went to: The project 

3. At my medical check-up they: Took my height and weight 

4. At my medical check-up, my doctor recommended: Exercise 

5. At my medical check-up, the doctor said I am: Healthy 

Hi Dear Sponsor! 

How are you, friend Kayla? Blessings to you and your family. I wanted to thank you for your beautiful gift. I bought a pair of beautiful black shoes with flowers on them, a pair of blue jeans, and underwear. I am very happy because your remember me. I wish blessings on you. I wish that God gives you wisdom, as he gave to Solomon. My best wishes to you. I am very happy because soon we will be given a Christmas gift at the project. 

Brisa

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Five Letter (Almost Not) Friday: Volume 11

It is nearly 11 p.m as I begin to type this. I am not sure how I forgot about posting this. I blame the fact that I worked for hours and hours and hours this week getting everything ready in my preschool classroom. Last night was Open House and I met 24 beautiful new 3 year olds who I get the pleasure of teaching this year. Then I came home and collapsed in exhaustion. Then today, I worked at the daycare and completely forgot that it was even Friday.

So, let's see if I can type up 5 letters before it's midnight and it's no longer Friday.

Today's first letter comes from Jonathan who just seems to be responding to a few letters I wrote.

Jonathan is 9 years old, lives in Burkina Faso, and he wrote this letter on August 2nd, 2018.

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Hi Dear Kayla, 

How are you? What about your family? I am happy that your family members have good health. I hope they have that forever. I am fine with my family, thanks to God. I've moved up to the 4th grade. I am on vacation now. Thank you for the story of Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks. They are good advice. Thank you for the drawings and Bible verses. My favorite food is spaghetti. I like playing ball with my friends. Thank you for the letters. Goodbye! 

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The next letter is from another "J" boy. :)

Joseph is writing to me on a template titled "My Hopes for the Future." Little dreams for a little dreamer. I love that.

Joseph is 7 years old, is from Guatemala, and his letter is dated July 2nd, 2018.

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1. The sport I would like to practice is: Soccer 

2. I would like to travel to: Canada 

3. I would like to meet: Jesus Adrian Romero (Research tells me he's a Pastor and Christian music singer). 

4. The instrument I would like to play is: Drums 

Dear Sponsor, 

Your friend Joseph sends greetings and hopes you are in good health. He is very happy about being able to send you this letter. He hopes that you will like it once you read it. He wants to know what your favorite color is. Joseph says goodbye with joy, love, kisses, and hugs. 

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The letter in the middle of the party today is from sweet Celeste. She has such big dreams for the future. I just am so looking forward to how God will use her in the future. 

Celeste is 16 years old, is from Honduras, and she wrote this letter on July 31st, 2018. 

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Hello Dear Sponsor Kayla, 

It fills me with great joy to write you this letter. I hope that you and your beautiful family are in good health. I am very happy to write and draw for you. I really like the story of the Ugly Duckling. It is well known here too. I read it and it is very beautiful and I liked it a lot, as well as the drawings. Thank you very much! I want to tell you that I am doing very well in school and in a short time we will finish. I will continue with my studies to be a great person in the future. My great dream is to visit France. I am working hard to realize my biggest dream. Have you ever visited other countries? Which ones? Which countries would you like to visit? I want to ask you to always pray for me. I always pray for you. I say goodbye with lots of love and many hugs and kisses to you and your family. God bless you. I love you! 

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The next letter of the day is from Zenebu. Her letter template is titled "My House." 

Zenebu is 7 years old, lives in Ethiopia, and she wrote this letter on July 26th, 2018. 

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1. I live in a: Town 

2. In my house I sleep: In my bed 

3. I get water from: The tap 

4. My house is made of: Wood 

5. My house has a floor made of: Mud 

6. My house has a roof made of: Iron Sheets 

7. Do I have electricity in my house?: Yes 

Please pray for my mother and I to live together. I received your letter. I like the drawing and the story. I'm glad you started following Jesus when you were 15 years old. I thank God because my mother came back home. 

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Today's last letter comes to us from Maria. 

Maria is 13 years old and she lives in Brazil. Her letter is dated July 12th, 2018. 

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Hello Dear Sponsor, 

How are you? My family and I are fine. I'm on vacation now. I enjoy my days at home. There are also times that I hang out with my friends. We had a field trip to SESC and it was nice. Thank you for the letters that you sent to me. You asked me about my grades. Thanks to God, my grades are great in every single subject! Here is a verse for your meditation - John 14:6. I'll pray for you and your students. Please pray for my family. 

Love,

Maria

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Three Letter Tuesday: Volume 3

It's a three form letter Tuesday! Oh happy day!

The first form letter is from Nico. He is writing to me on the My Project Learning template and also comes with a lovely letter written by Nico, along with his mother. I love when family members get involved in the letter writing process. I get so many great details that way.

Nico is 7 years old, from Indonesia, and his letter is dated May 15th, 2018.

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1. In my project, I am learning about: Reading 

2. About taking care of my body, I have learned to: Brush my teeth 2 times a day

3. About being polite and kind, I have learned to: Say thank you

4. My favorite thing I have learned in my project is: Coloring 

Greetings in Peace Sister Kayla, 

God's love is so great upon my family and we are doing well now. I hope that you and your family are doing well too and may God continue to bless your family. I was so happy to get a letter from you again, especially to know your stories and see the pictures that you shared. Thank you so much. I am so grateful. A few days ago I celebrated my 7th birthday. I was so happy because I got to celebrate it with my family. It was a simple celebration. Please pray for me so that I can be a better child. Please pray for me as I am about to have my final exam. This is my letter. I hope you'll never be bored to send me letters. 

With love always, your friend,

Nico

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Onto a letter from Kamaldine, who so wonderfully wrote to me on the My Dreams template. She is so little and her dreams are so big and atypical from what you would think a little girl would be dreaming about. It's hard for me to decide if these are Kamaldine's real dreams, or if she is being told what to write by an adult helping her write. However, I know in poverty situations, children often grow up much faster than they do in the first world. They often think very much so like adults. 

Kamaldine is 6 years old and is from Burkina Faso. She wrote this letter on April 19th, 2018. 

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1. My greatest dream is: Release my parents from poverty & help others

2. Someday I would like to visit: England

3. What I would like to do for my family in the future: Build a house for my parents, buy a car for my mom, and provide for my family's needs. 

4. Someday I would like to visit my sponsor because: Tell her thank you for everything she does for me. 

5. When I grow up, I would like to be: A teacher 

Dear Kayla, 

Hello! How are you doing? I hope that you are doing well. I am glad to write to you. I received your letters and they really pleased me. I've seen Zenebu's picture. It's too nice. What are your hobbies right now? Is there sun there right now? Please pray for my family. I saw the recipe. I'll tell my older sister to cook it. See you soon! I love you! 

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Coincidentally, this next letter comes from Zenebu, who Kamaldine just mentioned in her letter. They are prayer partners, so it's fun to write these letters in the same blog post. Zenebu writes on a template titled My Family.

I'm scared about what she writes about her mother. Her mother is missing?!

Zenebu is 7 years old, lives in Ethiopia, and her letter was written on June 4th, 2018.

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1. My siblings from oldest to youngest: No siblings 

2. In my family, I spend the most time with: My mother 

3. Extended family that lives with me: Berke (my aunt) 

4. My family lives in a: Town 

5. My food is prepared by: My aunt Berke

6. My favorite way to help my family is: Sweep the floor & make coffee

Please pray about my mother. She is still missing. She didn't come home. Thank you for your letter. I like the story you wrote to me. I also like the pictures. 

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A Big Mix of Letters!

I've been missing from my blog for over a week. I basically lost a week of my life. School ended and I hit summer vacation hard. ;)

But, let's get back to business. Not sure how many letters will be in this post, but I think I'll stick with my usual attitude; when I get tired of typing, I'll stop. :)

Up first is a My Hobbies & Pets template from Zenebu. Her hobbies sound more like chores to me. I wonder if there was a mix-up in translation when the letter was being written.

Zenebu is 7 years old and lives in Ethiopia. Her letter is dated February 26th, 2018.

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1. Some of my hobbies are: Making coffee and washing utensils at home. 

2. I like to do my hobbies with: My friends 

3. My favorite hobby is: Playing house 

4. One hobby I would like to begin someday is: Running 

5. As a pet, I would like to have: A cat 

6. My pet's name would be: Sifan 

Please pray for my parents. I got your letter. I liked the picture. Thank you so much. I received some Christmas money. I bought a plastic water container. I am learning well. I had the 10th rank in the first semester. 

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Up next is a letter from Airin. She filled out the My House template. I have probably mentioned it before, but the house themed templates are some of my favorite. It really helps me get an image of where my kids live, which I think is important.

Airin is 8 years old and lives in Indonesia. Her letter is dated April 23rd, 2018.

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1. I get my water from: A well

2. The walls of my house are made of: Wood 

3. In my house: I do have electricity 

4. I wash my clothes: Near the well 

5. My house has this kind of floor: Wood 

6. My house has this kind of roof: Iron sheet 

My beloved sponsor Kayla,

Thank you for your letter. It's very nice to write to you again. Thank you for the gift money. I bought shoes for going to school, a school uniform, a bag, and shoes for going to church. I will answer your question. I have received Jesus as my savior and learn more about Him at the project. We had a great Easter. 

Love,

Airin

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Next is a chatty letter from Sunrei. I love her letter so much because they are generally not based around a certain topic (I still love set topics, of course), but she just seems to write whatever she wants to, whatever she feels like talking about. It's so lovely. 

Sunrei is 11 years old, from Peru, and she wrote this letter on April 24th, 2018. 

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Dear Sponsor Kayla, 

I greet you with the love of Christ. I hope you are very well when you receive my letter. I thank you for your beautiful letter. I mostly like to play at home. I play hide and seek with my sister. My little sister Fedra's birthday was on April 23rd. My sister Seika's is on May 15th and she is going to be 4. My church's name is Jesus te llama. I am studying in 5th grade. There are three new girls this year. They are Nair, Arianza, and Aneth. The rest of the class is the same as last year. What is your favorite story? I ask for your prayers for my family. I say goodbye. 

Sunrei

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Another letter from Rebecca is what we'll read next. As always, my smarty pants girl is doing well in a variety of competitions. She is really going to go far in life! It is also so nice to read that her project is watching out for her health. 

Rebecca is 10 years old, lives in the Philippines, and her letter is dated April 14th, 2018. 

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Dear Ate Kayla, 

Good day! How are you and your family? We are doing good here. We recently had our moving up ceremony at school. I am a "With Honor" student and I received awards for Outstanding Performance in Science, Outstanding Performance in English, and the GSP Award. I was also the master of ceremonies (host) of the program. 

Thank you for sending me a letter. The snow is so nice. I hope I can travel there and see snow someday. Please pray for my father, that he can find a job. Yes, I have accepted Jesus at my personal savior. I am healed from my cough and I am fine now. A doctor prescribed me some medicine and the learning center here bought the medicine. My memory verse is Matthew 4:4, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." 

Love, 

Rebecca

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This next letter is from Rujikorn. I used to hear from her every 2 months like clockwork, but this letter is the first one I've received from her since January. I'm sure she's been busy with school and the project, etc, so I understand, but I was so glad to hear from her again. She wrote a long, detailed letter, as always. 

Rujikorn is 13 years old and she lives in Thailand. Her letter is dated April 12th, 2018. 

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Dear Kayla, 

Hello! My family and I are doing well. I hope that you and your family are doing well. Thank you so much for your letter. Thank you for the tale and the beautiful pictures. I feel so happy to read it. I laugh because of the three goats. They are so clever and funny. I like them so much. I like the winter in your country so much. I like the pictures as well. It is summer here now. The rainy season will be in a month. I miss Agness and I like her picture so much. I will pray for her studies. May God bless her with wisdom until her graduation day. Thank you so much for your prayers and blessings. I will study hard as often as I can. I will study until I graduate. I would like to get a good job. Thank you for encouraging me and praying for me. I am so blessed and encouraged. I like the tale of Little Red Riding Hood so much. It is a good lesson for me. I will not talk to strangers. I enjoy going to school every day. I always attend the project activities. I enjoy leading the worship service every Sunday. The school is off now and I attended summer camp. We did sports and studied the Bible. God's love never changes and is eternal. Please pray for my studies and my parents' work. I always pray for you. May God bless you and strengthen you. 

Love in Christ,

Rujikorn

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This next letter is from Yeidys and it's actually my very first letter from her. It's a very nice introduction letter and I'm glad to learn all these details about her. I'm really going to enjoy getting to know her. 

Yeidys is 12 years old and is from Colombia. Her letter was written on April 12th, 2018. 

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Dear Kayla, 

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all the days of your life and may you prosper in all that you undertake. I want to tell you some things about me. First of all, I thank God because he keeps me in good health. I am doing very well in school. I want you to know that my name means "imaginative." In my family I am the 2nd child. My height is 150 cm tall. The color of my hair is black and my eyes are dark brown. One thing I know how to do very well is draw and one thing I like doing is singing. I take this opportunity to answer your other questions. My favorite food is chicken soup. My favorite color is yellow. My favorite music is romantic music. My favorite activity is drawing. My mom's name is Martha. My older brother is Eddy Alberto and my younger sister is Greidi Yulisa. My grandmother also lives with us and her name is Teotista. I wish to learn more about you and that is why I look forward to your next letter. I want to ask you to continue praying for me and my family. I give you the verse Romans 8:37. I love you. 

Yeidys Andrea

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I will share one more letter in this post today. It is my very first letter from Jaw-bu-keh. He, along with a tutor, is filling out the introduction template. 

Jaw-bu-keh is 7 years old and is from Thailand. His letter is not dated. 

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1. My favorite toy is: My bicycle 

2. My favorite fruit is: Strawberries 

3. My favorite season is: Winter 

4. My favorite food is: Fish 

5. My favorite color is: Yellow 

6. My favorite animal is: Chicken 

7. I live in the: North 

Dear Sponsor 

I am Miss. Pattaranit and I write this letter from Jaw-bu-keh because he is very young and can't write yet. He is handsome and he's in a good mood. He likes to play in the water with his friends. He has six siblings. He is the fourth child. He wants to know are you the eldest, middle, or youngest child in your family? Please pray for him and his family in their work. their health and their daily life. May God bless you and may you have a lot of happiness. Love in Christ. 

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From the Field Friday: ET-205

Let's a take a journey to Ethiopia today. This time, to the project that my little one, Zenebu attends.

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Dear Kayla, 

My name is Mekonnen Wasse and I am an evangelist at the Fiche Genet Church that operates the Child Development Center attended by Zenebu. It is located in the town of Fiche, in the north of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

On behalf of the Fiche Genet Church leaders, I extend our great gratitude to you for supporting Zenebu in our community. May God richly bless you. We always pray for you, that God gives you ample grace to sustain you in keeping up with your good works to release her from poverty in Jesus' name. This center is trying as much as possible to reach out to our community's children in the social, physical, economic, and spiritual aspects. 

In the town of Fiche, half of the population has access to potable water and the remaining half lacks this. The situation being so, there are times when a great shortage of water appears during the summer time. The population in our community is comprised of civil servants, businessmen, daily workers, small scale traders, women who weave cotton, etc. The majority of the population lives on a very low income. In our town the people follow various beliefs such as Orthodox, atheists, protestants, and Muslims. When we look at the educational status of inhabitants, there are many of them who have not got the opportunity to learn. There are a lot of situations where many children are attacked by various diseases and face malnutrition. 

In the past years there was a military camp in the town of Fiche, and due to this there are many fatherless children. These children are exposed to various problems. One of the major problems is that these children face child labor abuse to earn their daily bread, rather than learning. When girls reach their teenage level, they start with the sex trade to earn money and have a great chance of being victims of HIV/AIDS. Though the children try hard to overcome these risks, because there are no people or institutions in their area to become good examples for them, their exposure to the above problems and to others is very high. 

For a few now the Fiche Genet Church and the Compassion Ethiopia office have collaborated the engage in solving some of the above problems of the community here. At that time, the center supported 581 children who lacked opportunity of learning and had very great economic constraints. Currently, the center supports 205 children and 347 have completed the program and departed from the center. 

Out of the number of children who have departed from here, 229 have got saved in our Lord Jesus Christ. Others got saved later at their work places. This center has given the opportunity for the church to give holistic ministry to this community. The people in this area are benefiting a lot for having their children join the center. 

Situations indicate to us that we have to work hard to release children from poverty. They need food so that they can learn at their schools comfortably and they need to get enough medical treatment. We need also to support their parents to increase their economy by engaging them in income-generating works. 

I want to tell you that the letters from sponsors and their prayers as well are a great encouragement to the children. When these children receive letters they express very great joy because they realize how much the sponsors love and honor them. Last year we received about 240 letters from sponsors. I encourage you to keep up with your letter communication with the children. 

At last, pray that God gives to all of us success and fulfillment. May God richly bless you for the great works you do for Zenebu. Be blessed! 

In Christ,

Evangelist Mekonnen Wasse

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Assorted Letters from Precious Girls

I think I have been blessed with the opportunity to write to some of the best girls in the world. I don't take that privilege lightly. I love them each so much. 

This first letter is from Jhoyra. She is one of several of my kids who have mentioned the children's stories I've been sharing in my letters. I am so happy these stories are going over so well! She even shared her own story (one that is probably very familiar with all of us.) 

Jhoyra is 11 years old and lives in Peru. Her letter is dated April 4th 2018. 

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Dear Sponsor, 

I thank you for the letter you sent to me. I also want to thank you for the pictures and story you sent of Little Red Riding Hood. There is a story here that is called The Three Little Pigs. Once upon a time there were three little pigs that lived in the woods. Later, they decided to make their own houses. One of wood, another of straw, and a third of brick. One day a wolf came and blew them all down, but the house made of brick was safe. I ask you to pray for my family. I say goodbye with a kiss. 

Jhoyra

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This next letter is from sweet Zenebu. She is writing to me about some of the things she likes best. She really seems to have put thought into her answers. 

Zenebu is 6 years old, lives in Ethiopia, and she wrote this letter on December 26th, 2017 (a long time ago!)

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1. What I like best to do with my friends is: Play with toys 

2. The game I like best is: Playing ball 

3. What I like to do best at home is: Playing with my mother 

4. What I like best about the project is: Playing on the slide

5. The subject I like best at school is: Math 

6. The teacher I like best at school is: Mastawot, because she cares for me 

7. The place I like best to visit is: Schools other than mine

My prayer request is for my education. I have received the letter you wrote to me. Thank you for writing to me. God bless you. We celebrated Christmas. 

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I also received the very same letter from another sweet girl in Ethiopia. This time, from Tamire. I always find it fun to "compare" the same letters from kids in the same country. You can really seen distinct personalities come out, I think. 

Tamire is 7 years old. Her letter is dated January 16th, 2018. 

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1. What I like best to do with my friends is: Playing ball

2. The game I like best is: Children's group games

3. What I like to do best at home is: Doing things (hahaha)

4. What I like best about the project is: Praying, singing, and playing

5. The subject I like best at school is: Counting & Letters 

6. The teacher I like best at school is: Tshay because she teaches me

7. The place I like best to visit is: Bus station 

Pray for my health, family, and education. I like your pictures. Thank you for remembering me. Thank you for supporting me. 

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Onto a letter from Mariela. She wrote me a nice, detailed letter, answering many of my questions. She really is a treasure to get to know. 

Mariela is 13 years old and lives in El Salvador. She wrote this letter on April 16th, 2018. 

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Hello Dear Sponsor Kayla, 

Greetings with my best wishes, hoping you are well, healthy, and blessed. How have you been? I always pray for you so that God keeps you safe and blesses you. This time I want to tell you about my home. My house is made of concrete. I sleep in a bed. We get light from light bulbs and drinking water from a well. We cook on a gas stove. How is your house? Thank you so much for the letter you sent me. I really liked the story about the three goats. I really enjoy reading all your letters. May the Lord bless you fully. Please pray for me and my family. Goodbye with a big hug and much love. 

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This next letter is from sweet Mariza. I just received a photo update of her, which I will share the full version of soon. But for now, you just get to see her sweet face. :) This letter is written on the My School template. 

Mariza is 7 years old and is from Nicaragua. Her letter was written on March 15th, 2018. 

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1. I am in: 2nd Grade 

2. My school is 50 mf from my house (anybody know what "mf" is?)

3. I get to school by: Walking

4. My favorite thing about school is: Classes 

5. My favorite school subject is: Learning, Enterprise, & Prosper (sounds interesting!)

Hello Dear Sponsor Kayla, 

Greetings from your sponsored child Mariza. Your sponsored child is so happen to write to you. She wants to tell you that she likes to attend school. Her favorite things are playing with dolls, drawing, painting, doing homework, and watching television. Her mother's name is Elieth and her father's name is Eufenio. Her grandmother's name is Evania and her aunt is Charlotte. She lives in the Roger de Jon neighborhood. She says thank you so much for writing to her. She asks you to pray for her and her family. She says goodbye with much love. 

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Now I'll share a letter from Sandra, who is writing to me about the weather where she lives. 

Sandra is 6 years old, lives in Uganda, and she wrote her letter on April 14th, 2018. 

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1. We have a dry/rainy season: 2 times a year

2. Right now the weather is: Rainy

3. My favorite kind of weather is: Sunny

4. When the weather is sunny I like to: Wash utensils and play with friends

5. On my birthday the weather is usually: Dry 

6. Thank you for: The prayer and support of me

7. My prayer requests are: For God's protection, wisdom, and provision. 

Sandra sends you greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. She says that she is in primary one. She tells you that she helps her parents by washing utensils. She likes to listen to music and sing Sunday school songs. 

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