Comments for Around the World with CFCA http://blog.cfcausa.org Sponsor a child, youth or elderly friend and help break the cycle of poverty. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on What do sponsored children want to know in letters? by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/24/what-do-sponsored-children-want-to-know-in-letters/#comment-11148 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:02 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9047#comment-11148 Hi Caty,

Thanks for your question. At this time, we do not have the resources to send eLetters (including processing and translation) from sponsored friends to their sponsors.

All correspondence from sponsored friends should be sent to their sponsors through the local project. There they will be translated, if necessary, logged and sent to the Kansas office for distribution to sponsors.

Our CFCA policy requires that letter writing must be the method by which all communications between sponsors and sponsored friends take place. This is to protect the privacy of our sponsors and our sponsored friends and make sure all communications are appropriate.

Hope this helps! Thanks, and God bless.

~Shanxi, CFCA online content manager

]]> Comment on ‘Clean and Green’ in the Philippines by lyn http://blog.cfcausa.org/2009/04/22/clean-and-green-in-the-philippines/#comment-11147 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:13:53 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=2011#comment-11147 just read ur article ….keep up the good work… we also have that kind od project in our community

]]> Comment on 8 games played by sponsored children in Chile by Chris & Marty http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/16/8-games-played-by-sponsored-children-in-chile/#comment-11137 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:14:25 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9032#comment-11137 “the tops your blogger finds so unusual are exactly the kind of tops we played with on the streets of Brooklyn, NY :) small world!”

]]> Comment on What do sponsored children want to know in letters? by caty http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/24/what-do-sponsored-children-want-to-know-in-letters/#comment-11130 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:50:53 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9047#comment-11130 hi, i’m a sponsored. can we send an eLetter to our sponsors?

]]> Comment on 6 terms in ‘CFCA lingo’ translated by Carolyn Zimmerman http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/02/10/6-terms-in-cfca-lingo-translated/#comment-11112 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:54:38 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9228#comment-11112 Learning a new language is always helpful . . . and I love playing in alpha/numeric soup like H4F, not to be confused with 4H. Carolyn

]]> Comment on We mourn the passing of Nadine Pearce, CFCA co-founder by Ted Dauphin http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/31/we-mourn-the-passing-of-nadine-pearce-cfca-co-founder/#comment-11075 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:06:56 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9190#comment-11075 My condolences to the entire Hentzen and Pearce families and all at CFCA.

]]> Comment on CFCA scholar Jayson: ‘How blessed I am’ by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/06/27/cfca-scholar-jayson-how-blessed-i-am/#comment-11074 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:46:26 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=7207#comment-11074 Thank you so much, Teresa!! This was such a neat story and testimony about your sponsored friend. I loved reading about how your whole family is involved in the sponsorship, too. We’re blessed to have you in the CFCA community!

~Shanxi from CFCA

]]> Comment on CFCA scholar Jayson: ‘How blessed I am’ by teresa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/06/27/cfca-scholar-jayson-how-blessed-i-am/#comment-11072 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:50 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=7207#comment-11072 We have been sponsoring a young girl (now young lady) since 2004, and it is as rewarding as raising our own children. We have always donated to charities and childrens’ causes, but the awesome opprtunity to help someone live, get educated, and grow up to follow a dream is sheer joy!! The great pleasure for us is corresonding with her. The whole family loves to write, make her pictures, add anecdotes about their experiences, and we love her responses as she shares her life and thoughts with us. She especially loves to correspond with our oldest daughter, as they are nearly the same age, and are making choices about college, career. We see her genuine enthusiasm and loving nature, and are so grateful to have her in our lives. Wow!! That was too long, but this is what happens when I get started telling people about CFCA.

]]> Comment on We mourn the passing of Nadine Pearce, CFCA co-founder by adriana eberhard http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/31/we-mourn-the-passing-of-nadine-pearce-cfca-co-founder/#comment-11025 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:19:00 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9190#comment-11025 queridos roberto ,señora cristina y paul
acabo de enterarme de la muerte de su hermana
desde valparaiso les envio un saludo y un abrazo
se que mas no se puede decir ….
solo que los recuerdo y espero que esten tranquilos

con mucho cariño y respeto
nani

]]> Comment on Basket-weaving business supports Madagascar family by Aiping Wang http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/09/26/basket-weaving-business-supports-madagascar-family/#comment-11019 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:27:24 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8078#comment-11019 I’m really happy and proud that someone is still helping madagascar family, there are still kind heart person out there that manage to do a kind of service like this that can contribute a lot to madagascar families, Thank you so much for sharing this news to us

]]> Comment on What do sponsored children want to know in letters? by Pablo http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/24/what-do-sponsored-children-want-to-know-in-letters/#comment-11005 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:06:59 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9047#comment-11005 Los felicito, este es un gran logro. El poder escribir “eLetter” nos facilita estar en contacto con nuestros ahijados, reduce los costos, y reduce el uso de papel y otros recursos que deterioran el ambiente. Dios los bendiga.

]]> Comment on The role of silence in today’s culture of communication by MaryAnne Cullen http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/02/01/the-role-of-silence-in-todays-culture-of-communication/#comment-11000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:43:11 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9158#comment-11000 Almost every day I either jog in a beautiful park or swim laps. In both cases I have peace and quiet and I can hear God speaking to me. It is very important and I feel unsettled when I don’t have this special time.

]]> Comment on We mourn the passing of Nadine Pearce, CFCA co-founder by Jessica Ashe http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/31/we-mourn-the-passing-of-nadine-pearce-cfca-co-founder/#comment-10999 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:41:16 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9190#comment-10999 I know here on earth we mourn for our loss, but we can rejoice knowing we have one more angel watching over us now. Nadine was a wonderful, caring lady who will be missed. I am greatful for all the things she did while with us, helping establish CFCA is quite an accomplishment.

]]> Comment on We mourn the passing of Nadine Pearce, CFCA co-founder by tom zidon http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/31/we-mourn-the-passing-of-nadine-pearce-cfca-co-founder/#comment-10988 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:56:07 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9190#comment-10988 My condolences to Bob and the whole CFCA family!

]]> Comment on We mourn the passing of Nadine Pearce, CFCA co-founder by Francis (Frank) J. Crosby http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/31/we-mourn-the-passing-of-nadine-pearce-cfca-co-founder/#comment-10984 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:10:38 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9190#comment-10984 Our thoughts and prayers are with Nadine and her whole family. She was quite an inspiration for all and her work processing many letters from and to sponsored children and elders was invaluable. I am sure also that her daily rosary for Bob sustained him during his long walk. What a model she is for all of us. God bless and keep her.

]]> Comment on Why shouldn’t I send packages to my sponsored friend? by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/05/why-shouldnt-i-send-packages-to-my-sponsored-friend/#comment-10966 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:49:38 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8657#comment-10966 Hi Meredith,

Yes, you can definitely get these envelopes at the post office. Your local office supply store should have them too.

Thanks so much for the comment! If you have any other questions, feel free to let us know.

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor/writer

]]> Comment on Why shouldn’t I send packages to my sponsored friend? by Meredith Felix http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/05/why-shouldnt-i-send-packages-to-my-sponsored-friend/#comment-10963 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:17:20 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8657#comment-10963 This was very enlightening! I had no idea the costs were so high on the “other end”. Could I have more information about the 9 x 12 x 1 inch envelope? Is this something we can get at the USPS?

Thank you! Meredith F.

]]> Comment on What do sponsored children want to know in letters? by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/24/what-do-sponsored-children-want-to-know-in-letters/#comment-10962 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:37:07 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9047#comment-10962 Louise,

Thanks for your interest in writing to your sponsored child!

We don’t allow direct contact via email, but as a convenience for our sponsors, we offer the option of writing an online eLetter to their sponsored friends. The eLetters are not emails. They are simply an easy way for sponsors to write a letter that we’ll deliver on their behalf. Sponsors must log in to their account to access the eLetter option on the ‘My sponsorships’ page.

Here’s a quick link (you’ll need to be registered and logged in to your online account to use it): https://www.cfcausa.org/CFCA/SponsorsOnline/ELettersCreate.aspx

Thanks!
Shanxi, CFCA online content manager

]]> Comment on Sponsor meets Kenyan child – ‘what being human is all about’ by Jo Ann Douglas http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/26/sponsor-meets-kenyan-child-what-being-human-is-all-about/#comment-10950 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:47:06 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9113#comment-10950 Thank you for sharing your visit with your sponsored child. It is an experience I am sure each of us sponsors truly wishes we could have in person–meeting and sharing time with the children we know through letters; but in lieu of that, your words have transported us “there” in a very heartfelt way.

]]> Comment on What do sponsored children want to know in letters? by Louise Eykholt http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/24/what-do-sponsored-children-want-to-know-in-letters/#comment-10941 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:04:52 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9047#comment-10941 Do I send an email to our child here?

]]> Comment on Sponsor meets Kenyan child – ‘what being human is all about’ by Bridget Burpee http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/26/sponsor-meets-kenyan-child-what-being-human-is-all-about/#comment-10933 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:44:34 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9113#comment-10933 Laura,
This is a beautiful story. You were so descriptive I felt like I was on that trip with you. It brought back memories of my trip to Kenya in 2008
It looks like we have 2 things in common: CFCA and HFH.
I sponsor a beautiful 15 year old girl in Kenya and was fortunate to be able to visit her during a MAT. At the end of the trip I visited the Habitat for Humanity headquarters in Nairobi. I am very involved with HFH here at home and would love to participate in a Global Village trip.
Are you planning a trip to the Philippines to visit your other sponsored child? Like you I had difficulty justifying the expense. I thought that the money could be put to better use by donating it, but once I had that face-to face meeting it changed my point of view. I have also visited my other child in Bolivia and it was an experience I will never forget. Thanks to CFCA for bringing us together.
God Bless you.
Bridget Burpee

]]> Comment on 8 games played by sponsored children in Chile by Diane http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/16/8-games-played-by-sponsored-children-in-chile/#comment-10892 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:52:38 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9032#comment-10892 I really enjoyed watching the videos of the children interacting with their sponsors. Really gives an idea of what the children do for fun. We play some of the same games here in the US. I have not been able to visit my little girl yet, but I hope in the future I can. I can’t wait until I get another letter from her. She always draws me a picture. Love that!!!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by jean http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10873 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:35:51 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10873 I have been a sponsor since 1999,when CFCA came to my church. They had a small table at the back with all these big white folders on them. Many people just walked right by ,but I am not one to be rude,and will listen to what they had to say. I do not know what they said,as I was looking at all of the beautiful pictures on the front of the folders. My eye came to rest on the face of a small girl ,just 7years old,with the biggest brown eyes, in the prettiest red dress with a white collar, Kelly Vanesa,what a nice name! My thought was she was calling me to help,at the time it was 20.00 a month,and I thought,that was less than 1.00 a day! I knew I wasted more than a dollar a day and did not even think about it,I knew I could do it,if I just thought about what I was doing, SO I DID,and she was instantly a part of my family. It became a real challange to find cool little things I could send her,stickers,postcards,bookmarks,photos of my animals and even the trees and flowers here in Michigan. The change in seasons,everything became more appreciated here where I live because I was showing it to someone who may never get here,but could dream of someday getting here to see,but could share it with her family and school mates. The photos showed her growing and maturing into a beautiful young women and i was able to sponsor her until 15years old,when she had to move out of the area,it was difficult,but I knew she had a good start and I will remember her always,BUT I WAS HOOKED I was asked to use my sponsor another,so I asked for a young women in the same project,MEET ERNESTINA,and another Maria Camila-so I have 2 wonderful young ladies,1 older,so I could encourage her to continue to college,and 1 just starting school who was struggling to get through 1 class at a time–great for me,so I could look for thigs to send for their schools,photos,birds,flowers, everything was so exciting to share. When Ernestina no longer was in the program,I asked for the next person who needed help-enter Naresh-a young man from India-wonderful someone from the other side of the world–He has the most happy face,and very proud looking in his photo. -THEN I got a call from CFCA to hlpe at a church by me for a sponsorship weekend,in the fall of 2011. I was very excited and very nervous,but I was only hlpeing the CFCA priest right? I helped at all 4 masses that weekend,as I took all the folders out I read each one,thinking if I knew each one I may be able to help someone who wanted a certain age,country,birthday or what ever may call them,there were so many folders…….some were medically compromised,I thought I MUST HELP THEM GET SPONSORED,so I out them all on top,I brought all my photos of my kids,and told my story of the joy and how little it really cost to do this,if we would examine the daily spending we do,it was something we all can do..There was 6 elderly as well,and they also went on top-I just thought of my grandmother,who I miss dearly,and I could not let them not get sponsored either,could I? WELL people were wonderful,and if you do not know MICHIGAN ,the economic hard times hit us long before it hit the rest of the country…..people were taking folders because they wanted a boy from here or a girl from there,and this is my birthday,so I must take this one,and my husband is a doctor,so we must take this medically compromised child and help,and another lady told me she is getting rid of her cable to sponsor this child, IT WAS AWESOME!!!! When the weekend was done I only had only 6 folders to put away,we had 49 successful sponsorships,and as I put them away,there was 1 last elderly manEdward from Madagascar-with the saddest eyes,and i could not put him away-so I have a 3rd person to sponsor,and could not be happier!-for about 3.00 a day,I can make the lives of 3 families a bit better,and the letters and pictures are something I will keep forever. I am sorry this is so long,but there is not enough to say about the return on your investment with CFCA sponsorship!!!!

]]> Comment on May we pray for you? by Nancy http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/20/may-we-pray-for-you/#comment-10868 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:35:04 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9059#comment-10868 Please pray that I am a caring, compassionate and competent healthcare provider. Pray for me as a teacher of future healthcare providers, that they may always see Christ in their patients and that they seek to serve Him as they provide care.

]]> Comment on Can you join us for the world premiere of ‘Rise and Dream’? by julie watson http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/19/world-premiere-of-rise-and-dream-film-scheduled/#comment-10863 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:59:32 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9064#comment-10863 I feel very blessed to have worked at CFCA at the time they produced this film. It is great to see it will now be seen by the public. I pray you will all see it.

]]> Comment on We found sponsors for more than 8,000 kids! by Yessenia http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/18/we-found-sponsors-for-more-than-8000-kids/#comment-10859 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:42:34 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9083#comment-10859 Me alegra ser parte de este movimiento. Gracias Don Roberto por esta aventura que inicia todos los días….

]]> Comment on We found sponsors for more than 8,000 kids! by Raul http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/18/we-found-sponsors-for-more-than-8000-kids/#comment-10848 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:25:25 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9083#comment-10848 y especialmente a mi madrina que la quiero mucho..

]]> Comment on We found sponsors for more than 8,000 kids! by Raul http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/18/we-found-sponsors-for-more-than-8000-kids/#comment-10847 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:24:08 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9083#comment-10847 que Dios vendiga a todos de CFCA

]]> Comment on We found sponsors for more than 8,000 kids! by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/18/we-found-sponsors-for-more-than-8000-kids/#comment-10840 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:53:13 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9083#comment-10840 What wonderful news! May these 8,000+ children be blessed by their sponsorship!!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Carmen G. Perez http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10830 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:02 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10830 I am truly thankful to God for the visiting priest who brought all of the CFCA packets to our church of Divine Mercy of Our Lord Catholic Church in Mesquite, TX.

Since that time, I have been a sponsor of my other “little girl.” Presently, I still have the Christmas Card that she made up in our living room. My sponsored “little girl” family has similar birthdays to my family. The letters from them giving me thanks has made me more appreciative to God for HIS blessings to us.

]]> Comment on 8 games played by sponsored children in Chile by Fran http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/16/8-games-played-by-sponsored-children-in-chile/#comment-10821 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:51:24 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9032#comment-10821 After reading this I went out to buy balloons and also found some balls which I hope to take on my schedulaed trip. thank you this helps us get ideas.

]]> Comment on We found sponsors for more than 8,000 kids! by Cheri http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/18/we-found-sponsors-for-more-than-8000-kids/#comment-10818 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:45:30 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9083#comment-10818 Praise the Lord and the faithful CFCA advocates!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Ann Bollheimer http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10811 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:18:43 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10811 Our family has sponsored for 12 years through CFCA. Gerald grew up with our four children, and he will be graduating soon. We pray he will continue with his education. Our church has sponsored an amazing 89 year old woman from El Salvador for 5 years, whom I’ve met three times. This past November, ten people from our church visited her and her family. We had a big birthday party for her. Thank you, CFCA !
~ Ann ~

]]> Comment on We found sponsors for more than 8,000 kids! by tom zidon http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/18/we-found-sponsors-for-more-than-8000-kids/#comment-10810 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:11:50 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9083#comment-10810 Congratulations to all who made the 8,000 sponcerships happen. I can’t emagine how much happiness was caused around the world!!

]]> Comment on Guatemala trip displays ‘harmony amidst challenges’ of poverty by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/14/guatemala-trip-displays-harmony-amidst-challenges-of-poverty/#comment-10792 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:34:50 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9010#comment-10792 I always enjoy reading these Mission Awareness reports! They really help me, as a sponsor, to understand even better why sponsorship is so important!!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Jennifer Speer http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10791 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:30:58 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10791 My family and I just became sponsors. We were blessed to receive our first letter from our sponsored child last week. Already we feel such a connection with her. Our boys refer to her as “our sister in India!” I am looking forward to many years of sharing stories and letters between our children and our sponsored child. I hope that it helps foster a global sense of charity and humanity in the hearts of all three children.

]]> Comment on 8 games played by sponsored children in Chile by Melanie http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/16/8-games-played-by-sponsored-children-in-chile/#comment-10788 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:13:19 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9032#comment-10788 How wonderful to see! thanks for sharing this with us! I loved the balloon game– I am going to use that with my kids:)

]]> Comment on 2011 CFCA blog numbers in review by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/13/2011-cfca-blog-numbers-in-review/#comment-10763 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:30:30 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8947#comment-10763 Welcome to the CFCA community, Lisa, and thanks so much for your kind words! We love hearing from readers. If you ever have questions or would like to suggest a topic for us to cover, just let us know!

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor and writer

]]> Comment on Why do you sponsor with CFCA? by Katie http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/07/15/why-do-you-sponsor-with-cfca/#comment-10693 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:26:43 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=4459#comment-10693 I began my journey with CFCA while I was in college. My parents sponsored a young child, and encouraged me to do the same. Being that I was a broke college student, $30 seemed a lot at the time. However, I realized that what $30 did to me was not nearly what it could do for someone in poverty. I resolved to do whatever it took to always have at least $30 in my bank account for sponsorship. Since then, I cannot even begin to describe the amazing feeling of sponsorship. The small sacrifice I made, made a world of a difference to my sponsor friend from the Philippines. She told me I helped her graduate college. Not just by the monetary help, but by knowing that a complete stranger from the U.S. was rooting for her to finish. She now is proud to tell me she has a full-time job and can help support her family.
When my sponsor friend no longer needed support, I decided to sponsor 2 more children. I have one boy in Honduras and one girl in Chile. I am planning on attending one of CFCA’s mission trips to Honduras to meet him. I am so excited to see in person the incredible things the foundation does for mankind.
Being a sponsor is the most rewarding and joyful experience. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to make a difference in the lives of others.

]]> Comment on 2011 CFCA blog numbers in review by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/13/2011-cfca-blog-numbers-in-review/#comment-10692 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:22:47 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8947#comment-10692 Thanks for sharing these stats with us. I’m new to CFCA and have found this blog to be a huge help in learning more about the program and about all the good it does. Thank you!!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Joseph Mathew http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10690 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:17:59 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10690 We have been a sponsor for several years. We have enjoyed as a Knights of Columbus Council watching our young man grow up to become a young adult. We have enjoyed hearing about his family, his education and his Faith. We enjoy learning about him and how he is excelling in school. All the Brother Knights of our Council enjoy hearing our young man’s letters read everytime he write’s us. After reading the letter to the council, it is placed on our bulletin board so all in the Parish can share in his life and love for his Family and his Faith.When I see the envelope in the mail from him, it brightens my day. We look forward to continuing to keep our young man in our Prayers and our thoughts.

]]> Comment on Guatemala trip displays ‘harmony amidst challenges’ of poverty by MaryAnne Cullen http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/14/guatemala-trip-displays-harmony-amidst-challenges-of-poverty/#comment-10689 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:28:13 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=9010#comment-10689 I am always in admiration that Bob and Christina greet the sponsors at so many mission awareness trips this is why CFCA continues to be successful!!!!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Cheri http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10676 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:11:05 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10676 I agree! Whether you have been a sponsor for 1 month or 10 years. The story has a beginning of how you came to sponsor. We would love to hear the beginning!

]]> Comment on The gift of clothing to boost self-esteem by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/12/the-gift-of-clothing-to-boost-self-esteem/#comment-10652 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:14:34 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8981#comment-10652 I remember all to well going to school in handy-downs. WHile they didn’t have holes, they were definitely out of fashion and would make me feel so uncomfortable. I can’t even imagine having to go to school wearing what some of these kids have to wear. I am glad to hear that thanks to CFCA, these kids are being taken care of!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10651 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:20:53 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10651 You may not feel like you have enough material for an entire blog post, but I think the fact that you chose to sponsor means you DO have a story!! A lot of blank pages still ahead but you are on your way!!!

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Geraldine Rubin http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10622 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:23:16 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10622 I have been a sponsor for about 3 years. I enjoy watching my little guy grow. When I first sponsored my little guy could not write his own letters his Mom wrote them for him. Now he writes his own. He also sends me pictures that he has drawn. It is wonderful to get them. I enjoy learning about him and what he has learned in school. He enjoy sports and tell me about playing with his classmates. When I see the envelope in the mail from him, it brightens my day.

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10621 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:11:22 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10621 I would love to receive a calendar but since I’ve only been a sponsor since December 20, 2011, I don’t have a story yet. Guess I will try my luck in the drawing! Thank you CFCA for offering these to us!!

]]> Comment on The gift of clothing to boost self-esteem by Theresa Howard http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/12/the-gift-of-clothing-to-boost-self-esteem/#comment-10617 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:06:18 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8981#comment-10617 God bless Gladness for continuing her education in spite of the inability to have a new uniform. God gave her a sponsor who would provide the necessary clothes to wear to school….a gift for sure, something she will remember for the rest of her life. Theresa Howard, Alajuela, Costa Rica

]]> Comment on Why do you sponsor with CFCA? by Nancy Maria http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/07/15/why-do-you-sponsor-with-cfca/#comment-10594 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:11:55 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=4459#comment-10594 I loved your heartfelt post about your sponsored children. If all the world thought and acted as you, we would have complete peace and understanding in the humand race.
God Bless and welcome to the Catholic Church :-)

]]> Comment on Get a free 2012 CFCA desk calendar by Cheri http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/11/get-a-free-2012-cfca-desk-calendar/#comment-10592 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:20:06 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8976#comment-10592 I hope many people submit their stories of sponsorship. I love reading them! Plus these calanders are great! They are a must have and are a great way to remind yourself to pray for CFCA throughout the day and you sponsored friend everytime you look at it for a date. Plus it can be a great conversation starter at work.

]]> Comment on Why shouldn’t I send packages to my sponsored friend? by Paula Kiger http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/05/why-shouldnt-i-send-packages-to-my-sponsored-friend/#comment-10585 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:20:28 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8657#comment-10585 This has been a learning process for our family. I should say that we DO send a package, but we are careful to stay within the rules. When my daughter met our sponsored child in July, there was conversation about the child wanting a doll. We weren’t really “up” enough on the rules and said we would try. I am sure her social workers have explained that we can’t send one (although we did send a teeny tiny one that fit in the 9 x 12 1″ envelope!), but I still appreciate CFCA’s efforts to educate us sponsors about the best ways to share our affection with our sponsored friends, and the characteristics of postal services in other countries that may complicate things a lot. The special funds are always good and always of benefit to the families.

]]> Comment on ‘Spirit of love’ infuses Kenya/Uganda mission awareness trip by Regina. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/11/22/spirit-of-love-infuses-kenyauganda-mission-awareness-trip/#comment-10580 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:59:25 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8520#comment-10580 Thank you Stephanie! it was a joy spending time with you and the other sponsors. I wish you well and hope to see you on another trip. Till then, God bless you in abundance.

]]> Comment on ‘Spirit of love’ infuses Kenya/Uganda mission awareness trip by Regina. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/11/22/spirit-of-love-infuses-kenyauganda-mission-awareness-trip/#comment-10579 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:56:39 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8520#comment-10579 Cheri, through sponsors like you we have seen God’s love. We thank you for all you are doing.Hoping to see you on another trip, your dancing skill were very impressive! God be with you always.

]]> Comment on ‘Spirit of love’ infuses Kenya/Uganda mission awareness trip by Regina. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/11/22/spirit-of-love-infuses-kenyauganda-mission-awareness-trip/#comment-10578 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:50:36 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8520#comment-10578 Thank you Susan and Ed for being part of the beautiful family,CFCA. We all hold you close to our hearts too and wish you all the best.God bless you for all you do!

]]> Comment on ‘Spirit of love’ infuses Kenya/Uganda mission awareness trip by Regina. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/11/22/spirit-of-love-infuses-kenyauganda-mission-awareness-trip/#comment-10577 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:47:52 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8520#comment-10577 Marcia! Thank you so much for having me on your mind and in your heart,more so for remembering my birthday! I hope its not too late to say “thank you”.
I wish u a very happy and blessed new year,full of God’s blessings. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers.

]]> Comment on ‘Spirit of love’ infuses Kenya/Uganda mission awareness trip by Regina. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/11/22/spirit-of-love-infuses-kenyauganda-mission-awareness-trip/#comment-10576 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:45:07 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8520#comment-10576 Grandmother Kathy, it was beautiful sharing the moments of the trip with you. I am grateful to God for allowing me be a part of a wonderful family, CFCA. Grandmother,in my heart you will forever remain and memories of times shared I will always cherish. May God keep you safe and bless you as you continue walking with CFCA.

]]> Comment on Why do you sponsor with CFCA? by Sabrina Edwards http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/07/15/why-do-you-sponsor-with-cfca/#comment-10574 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:21:03 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=4459#comment-10574 The last year has been an amazing journey for me. Last Nov. I started RCIA classes because of the faith of one special little boy I’d taken guardianship of. April I was Baptized and Conf. by June I was a Eucharist Minister :). This Christmas Eve. that 7 yr old boy and I went on to buy a set of Chickens, pigs, bibles and water filter for Asia. Then decided we would sponsor a child. He was the 4th picture I saw and loved baseball and thought he may want to be a pastor, he had a lot in common with my boy, then I looked at his name and his 1st name is my boys last name! I told my husband it was fate and we sponsored him that night. On New Years Eve we decided to sponsor another child from here. We are excited to help their family, their children, to learn of their culture and to even visit (this is the ONLY sponsorship program I found that made this reasonably possible). I hope my boy will grow up knowing them both. We are suppose to be gods feet and hands and this is our way of doing so. For anyone considering it I urge you to pick a child. For as little as a cup of coffee a day WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

]]> Comment on ‘The hope that we have for our families is great’ by Rafael Villalobos http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/05/the-hope-that-we-have-for-our-families-is-great/#comment-10569 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:52:44 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8903#comment-10569 Realmente es impresionante la calidad del personal del Proyecto Hermano Pedro! Entrega, dedicación, cariño…, es una gran bendición para las familias apadrinadas de Guatemala!

]]> Comment on 4 goals for CFCA in 2012 by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/09/4-goals-for-cfca-in-2012/#comment-10568 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:32:59 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8970#comment-10568 Thank you so much, Tom! We’ve been overwhelmed by all the support and help from the CFCA community in sharing these kids’ stories on Facebook. It makes our day every time we see these shared!

~Shanxi, web editor/writer

]]> Comment on 4 goals for CFCA in 2012 by tom zidon http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/09/4-goals-for-cfca-in-2012/#comment-10567 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:25:32 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8970#comment-10567 I will repost, or share, all the items about children who need sponsors on my facebook page so my friends will be aware of the need. My Facebook friends don’t see them unless they are “friends” with someone who receives the postings. Be it my resolve to insure that they get to see these kids!

]]> Comment on Sponsor climbing Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina by HUng+Kim Anh http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/06/sponsor-climbing-mt-aconcagua-in-argentina/#comment-10554 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:41:31 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8907#comment-10554 God bless you and we are proud of you Daniel.

]]> Comment on Sponsor climbing Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina by Steven http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/06/sponsor-climbing-mt-aconcagua-in-argentina/#comment-10535 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:56:34 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8907#comment-10535 Best of Luck! Have fun

]]> Comment on Sponsor climbing Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina by John http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/06/sponsor-climbing-mt-aconcagua-in-argentina/#comment-10525 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:59:33 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8907#comment-10525 Wear a warm jacket!

]]> Comment on Sponsor climbing Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina by April H. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/06/sponsor-climbing-mt-aconcagua-in-argentina/#comment-10524 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:47:29 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8907#comment-10524 Great article! Good luck on your journey!

]]> Comment on Sponsor climbing Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina by Carmen http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/06/sponsor-climbing-mt-aconcagua-in-argentina/#comment-10519 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:27:13 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8907#comment-10519 May your journey filled with God’s Spirit and Love and continue to enrich your life. What an accomplishment.

Godspeed!
Carmen

]]> Comment on Happy New Year with our ‘Faces of CFCA’ for January by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/01/01/happy-new-year-with-our-faces-of-cfca-for-january/#comment-10462 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:45:44 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8915#comment-10462 Such beautiful young girls. Thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on ‘Hope for a family’ market day in Guatemala by Cecilia Hernandez http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/23/hope-for-a-family-market-day-in-guatemala/#comment-10445 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:53:43 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8837#comment-10445 La bendicion en nuestras familias apadrinadas en Proyecto Hermano Pedro Guatemala, el empoderamiento ha llenado su espiritu; eso las ayuda a sentirse autosuficientes y fuertes para poder ayudar en la economia que en muchas veces depende del padre de familia. Demuestran a sus hijos en especial a su hijas de que el papel de la mujer guatemalteca ha cambiado. Me siento muy orgullosa y comprometida con mis familias apadrinas. Gracias Familias por su luchar en el diario vivir. Me dan una leccion de vida.

]]> Comment on Ask Sponsor Services by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/ask-sponsor-services/#comment-10393 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:48:48 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=1128#comment-10393 Thank you for your comment, Lisa. Part of the sponsorship program is about building a relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored friend, and this includes learning about each other and your respective cultures. For many people, religion is a large part of who they are and what their culture is like.

You are certainly welcome to share your faith with your sponsored friend and to ask them about their own faith. Asking these kinds of questions in a respectful manner can foster an environment of understanding between various cultures and beliefs.

~Jordan K., Sponsor Services

]]> Comment on Natural home remedies for winter, flu season: India by melissa fitzpatrick http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/27/natural-home-remedies-for-winter-flu-season-india/#comment-10391 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:20:11 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8864#comment-10391 I like to use coconut oil to moisturize my skin as well as boost my immune system for the winter months. If you consume coconut oil daily it will work wonders on your overall well-being. Coconut oil is a tropical oil also known as “a miracle food”.

]]> Comment on Topics you would like us to discuss on our blog… by Kibuuka Ambrose http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/02/21/topics-you-would-like-us-to-discuss-on-our-blog%e2%80%a6/#comment-10389 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:12:33 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=6157#comment-10389 I thank cfca for the work

]]> Comment on Ask Sponsor Services by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/ask-sponsor-services/#comment-10388 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:21:59 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=1128#comment-10388 Hello, thank you for the quick response to my last question. I now have another one! I know that though CFCA is a Catholic organization, it is not your goal to teach the sponsored children about God and try to “convert” them. I have read that some other organization who are not Christian based will not let the sponsors write about religion or God in their letters. Is that the case with CFCA? Obviously, I will try to be respectful in everything I write, I am just hoping that I will be allowed to talk about Jesus with my little girl but I also want to make sure that I will not be breaking any roles or making anyone feel uncomfortable.

Thanks!

-Lisa

]]> Comment on ‘A meal with a taste of gratitude’ from Mexico by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/29/a-meal-with-a-taste-of-gratitude-from-mexico/#comment-10374 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:33:16 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8882#comment-10374 That is so wonderful!! Thanks so much for your sponsorship, Kathleen – what great news. Let us know when you get his first letter!

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor and writer

]]> Comment on ‘A meal with a taste of gratitude’ from Mexico by Kathleen Everitt http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/29/a-meal-with-a-taste-of-gratitude-from-mexico/#comment-10372 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:57:43 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8882#comment-10372 I just became a sponsor of an eight year old boy in Honduras. I am so excited!! Thank you for a beautiful story.

]]> Comment on ‘A meal with a taste of gratitude’ from Mexico by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/29/a-meal-with-a-taste-of-gratitude-from-mexico/#comment-10365 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:33:09 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8882#comment-10365 Thanks so much, Cheri! We’re honored and blessed to have you join us, and I’m always inspired by your comments and kind words. Excited to see what the new year brings!

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor/writer

]]> Comment on ‘A meal with a taste of gratitude’ from Mexico by Cheri http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/29/a-meal-with-a-taste-of-gratitude-from-mexico/#comment-10364 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:23:41 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8882#comment-10364 This is a beautiful story and I am grateful to God for giving me the gift of CFCA. To be a part of this great community is an honor and a blessing. To read how God is working in the lives of people around the world is making scripture come to life. God’s community reaching out to each other. I pray that more people will be able to experience this blessing in 2012!

]]> Comment on Christmas reflection: We are God’s partners in serving others by JohnMary Ategeka http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/28/christmas-reflection-we-are-gods-partners-in-serving-others/#comment-10357 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:37:29 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8872#comment-10357 We are God’s hands and feet and voice in the world. Thank you for this nice reflection. Merry Xmas and happy New year

]]> Comment on Opening up to sponsorship: One sponsor’s story by April H. http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/26/opening-up-to-sponsorship-one-sponsors-story/#comment-10321 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:10:02 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8860#comment-10321 Great Story! I love your T-shirt, Mr. Bartolomeo! Sounds like you’re on fire for CFCA!

]]> Comment on Giving the gift of sponsorship this Christmas by Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/19/giving-the-gift-of-sponsorship-this-christmas/#comment-10309 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:55:04 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8823#comment-10309 What a great gift!

]]> Comment on Sponsor ties love of running with support for CFCA by Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/22/sponsor-ties-love-of-running-with-support-for-cfca/#comment-10302 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:33:27 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8810#comment-10302 Wow that’s so cool!! As a fellow runner, I think Rob’s efforts rock! I did a “GuateYoga” event in which we directed our intentions toward Carla, a child in Guatemala for whom I have been helping look for a sponsor. Instead of monetary donations, attendees agreed to pay by tweeting, Facebooking, or in some other way helping get the word out!

]]> Comment on ‘Hope for a family’ market day in Guatemala by Cheri http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/23/hope-for-a-family-market-day-in-guatemala/#comment-10267 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:26:18 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8837#comment-10267 Wonderful story highlightng the great work that is being done by the sponsored individuals familes. They are such a blessing to us and a light to the world!

]]> Comment on Christmas reflection: Glorifying God with fully human lives by Kibuuka Ambrose http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/21/christmas-reflection-glorifying-god-with-fully-human-lives/#comment-10255 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:09:19 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8794#comment-10255 God is love 1Jn 4:7-21

]]> Comment on Fox 4 KC features Matthew giving $375 in birthday money to CFCA by Stephanie http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/12/16/fox-4-kc-features-matthew-giving-375-in-birthday-money-to-cfca/#comment-10241 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:11:32 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=5549#comment-10241 what a fine young man. i have 3 young kids and i pray they will be like you someday.

]]> Comment on Ask Sponsor Services by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/ask-sponsor-services/#comment-10237 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:55:35 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=1128#comment-10237 Hi Lisa!

Thanks so much for your sponsorship, and welcome to the CFCA community!

It’s great that you want to write to your sponsored friend once a month, but there are some practical limitations. It can take 8-10 weeks for your sponsored child to receive your letter, depending on obstacles such as translation time, unreliable mail systems and delivery to remote areas. As a result, your letters may cross in the mail.

One other aspect to keep in mind is that sponsored members are required to write a minimum of two letters per year. They can write more if they choose to, but it’s not required.

We now have an option where you can send eLetters to your sponsored friend (in addition to traditional letters sent through the mail). There is a limit, though, of six eLetters per calendar year. That limit may change in the future, but for now it’s capped at six.

We’re thrilled that you took the time to write to us. Here are further tips on letter writing: http://www.cfcausa.org/WhySponsor/HowSponsorshipWorks/WritingLetters/LetterWritingTips.aspx

Thanks again!

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor and writer

]]> Comment on Ask Sponsor Services by Lisa http://blog.cfcausa.org/ask-sponsor-services/#comment-10234 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:55:10 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=1128#comment-10234 Hello! I am a brand new sponsor and am looking forward to receiving my sponsor kit so I can write my first letter to our child. My question is, is there such thing as writing to much? I’m thinking that I want to push myself to write at least once every month. Is that overboard? I know the requirement is just once a month but I also know how much I loved receiving mail as a child (and still do!) and I really want to do all I can to really impact our little girl’s life. Thanks for any feedback!

]]> Comment on Illinois girl raises money for fishing nets in Philippines by Fishing Tips http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/07/20/illinois-girl-raises-money-for-fishing-nets-in-philippines/#comment-10203 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:20:40 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=7456#comment-10203 Very ingenious. Great job kid!

]]> Comment on Does CFCA work with sponsored members from various faith backgrounds? by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/11/04/does-cfca-work-with-sponsored-members-from-various-faith-backgrounds/#comment-10201 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:07:57 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=5264#comment-10201 Thank you so much, Bonnie! I’m so glad you took time to share your thoughts and kind words with us. We’re grateful for your support.

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor and writer

]]> Comment on Does CFCA work with sponsored members from various faith backgrounds? by Bonnie Schrack http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/11/04/does-cfca-work-with-sponsored-members-from-various-faith-backgrounds/#comment-10188 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:52:53 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=5264#comment-10188 Thanks very much for letting us know of CFCA’s commitment to respect the beliefs and traditions of people of all faiths. I wasn’t sure whether or not this would be your philosophy, but I’m so relieved to hear that it is, as it makes me feel much better about being a sponsor. I know many Christians wish to propagate their faith, but in developing countries, in the past, treating non-Christians with respect wasn’t the norm in so many places, and it did much harm, as I’m sure you know. Please be assured that there are sponsors who have deep appreciation for those who humbly serve the poor in the spirit of Christ, without telling them they should abandon the faith of their ancestors.

]]> Comment on Does CFCA work with sponsored members from various faith backgrounds? by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/11/04/does-cfca-work-with-sponsored-members-from-various-faith-backgrounds/#comment-10178 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:25:23 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=5264#comment-10178 Kayce, thanks for your question. CFCA was founded by lay Catholics, and our work with people living in poverty is motivated by and based on Catholic social teaching.

Our organization maintains Christian values as its core and as our guiding principles. Our main focus is on serving the poor, and while we will certainly offer the teachings of Christ to those who seek them, we also respect the beliefs and cultural traditions of our sponsored members of all faiths.

Thank you,
~Sponsor Services

]]> Comment on Heroes of Walk2gether: Israel Itzol by Rafa http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/17/heroes-of-walk2gether-israel-itzol/#comment-10156 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:47:10 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8774#comment-10156 Don Irra! Un fuerte abrazo! De verdad que admiramos tu testimonio de sencillez, humildad, entrega, dedicación y alegría durante toda la peregrinación! Te deseamos todas las bendiciones para vos y tu familia!

]]> Comment on Does CFCA work with sponsored members from various faith backgrounds? by Kayce Maddux http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/11/04/does-cfca-work-with-sponsored-members-from-various-faith-backgrounds/#comment-10143 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:59:44 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=5264#comment-10143 I understand you work with people from different faith backgrounds to provide for their physical needs, however, are you also tending to their spiritual needs? Does the program works towards spreading (or in some cases, introducing) the gospel? If so, how?
Thank you for your response.

]]> Comment on {Pretty, happy, funny, real} by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/15/pretty-happy-funny-real/#comment-10121 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:33:59 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8724#comment-10121 Thanks so much, Colleen! It’s wonderful to hear from you, and we’re thrilled that Sharon has you for her sponsor.

God bless you too, and may you have a wonderful Christmas season.

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor and writer

]]> Comment on {Pretty, happy, funny, real} by Colleen http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/15/pretty-happy-funny-real/#comment-10119 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:28:28 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8724#comment-10119 Wonderful pictures! We have been CFCA sponsors for about 4 years now. We are so grateful that we have had the opportunity to work with you to make a difference. May God continue to bless your work!

PS – because our first sponsored child was able to step out of sponsorship, we have just received information on our new friend – Sharon from Africa. Thank you, CFCA.

]]> Comment on Advent reflection: God dares us to dream big by Kelly Demo http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/12/14/advent-reflection-god-dares-us-to-dream-big/#comment-10110 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:50:51 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8751#comment-10110 Great blog, Larry. As always!

]]> Comment on Why do you sponsor with CFCA? by Katie http://blog.cfcausa.org/2010/07/15/why-do-you-sponsor-with-cfca/#comment-10098 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:43:39 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=4459#comment-10098 I just got my first letter from my sponsered child and it is a great experince. I wish all those kids could be sponsered but I know they cant. I think everyone should sponser a child. Just think if you couldnt provide for your child. It would the wrost feeling in the world. Thank you so much CFCA for giving my the greastest felling ever, knowing that you can help provide for a child and become their friend.

God Bless you all!

]]> Comment on Joy of the journey: Reflection on 12 years of child sponsorship by Cheryl http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/09/28/joy-of-the-journey-reflection-on-12-years-of-child-sponsorship/#comment-10085 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:17:41 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=8054#comment-10085 What a wonderful story…and blessing to read. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Christmas in Madagascar by lily http://blog.cfcausa.org/2008/12/24/christmas-in-madagascar/#comment-10077 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:29:55 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=954#comment-10077 happy holidays

]]> Comment on Sponsor describes ‘God story’ behind latest sponsorship by Luis Trundle http://blog.cfcausa.org/2011/01/24/sponsor-describes-god-story-behind-latest-sponsorship/#comment-10069 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:11:33 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=5912#comment-10069 Luis Trundle (Honduras, Central America)

Cheri, wasn´t that amazing? May God lead your way, fill your heart abundantly and may others see Christ thru your service and ministry. Thanks for leaving a legacy of love! Thanks for making an impact on people´s lives as you did in mine.

Gracias.

]]> Comment on Video slideshows by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/media-gallery/video-slideshows/#comment-9994 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:36:38 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=2286#comment-9994 Hi Doug,

If you write eLetters in Spanish, it will not be translated by the CFCA project in Chile. We recommend that you’re comfortable with the language first before you write eLetters in Spanish. (For this reason we ask that all sponsors avoid online translation services.)

A good option may be to have a friend who is fluent in Spanish review your eLetter before you send it.

As for diacritical marks, I’ve found the following website helpful for computer shortcuts: http://www.spanishnewyork.com/spanish-characters.html

As a last resort, you can always “copy and paste” the diacritical mark into your eLetter.

Hope this helps! Thanks for the kind words and for writing to your friend.

~Shanxi

]]> Comment on Video slideshows by Doug Ward http://blog.cfcausa.org/media-gallery/video-slideshows/#comment-9986 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:51:39 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=2286#comment-9986 Am particularly interested in the children’s pictures since our sponsored person is a child. Thanks for the quick reply.

Another topic:
I really like and appreciate the eletter facility. If I write in espanol, will that hasten the delivery to our friend in Chile?

And another topic:
When I write in espanol, the isa no ability to use the special diacritical marks used in that language. For example compro ( without the accent on the last o) is first person present tense, the same word with and accent on the last o is third person past tense. Also you will note that espanol is incorrectly spelled for the lack of the tilde over the n. I will continue to write in espanol with the hope your translaters can guess the meaning from context, mainly because I need the practice in the second language.

On the whole, the new facility is really great!
Doug Ward

]]> Comment on Video slideshows by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) http://blog.cfcausa.org/media-gallery/video-slideshows/#comment-9979 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:57:44 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?page_id=2286#comment-9979 Funny that you should ask! I’m working on a project right now with the CFCA multimedia team to put together some videos of sponsored children playing games in Chile. We’re expecting to complete this in January.

I’m also hoping to finish a video slideshow sometime in 2012 that will feature sponsored aging friends in Chile.

If you’re interested, I’ll make a note to send you those videos once they’re complete. Thanks for the question.

~Shanxi, CFCA web editor and writer

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