A Mother’s Testimony from Peru

“My name is Roxana. About seven years ago, I heard about this child development center in my town. It was a place where children could go to be cared for and protected. They also provided food, offered support services to families, and provided guidance on parenting and nutrition. But above all, and most importantly, they instilled in the children the teachings about the love of God. I knew it was important for them to know the word of God, His forgiveness and infinite love for us, and also the love of our neighbor. For these reasons, I decided to send my children to this child development center.

More than seven years have passed, and as a mother, I feel blessed by everything they have done for my children—by every lesson, by every smile, by every joy, and by each and every support they have given my family. I feel very happy and grateful. Belonging here has helped them a lot in different aspects, such as their knowledge of the word of God, which they carry and practice at home, at school, and with their friends; the values that are instilled in them, such as prayer; and the methods they use to learn, which are very didactic and make them want to learn more, whether in Bible discussions or internal verse competitions. Not to mention the performances they give when we celebrate anniversaries or festive dates like Christmas.

Currently, both children are sponsored. They are excited to interact with their sponsors. They know that somewhere in the world, someone they do not know personally supports and blesses them, appreciates them, and wishes them the best.

I feel very grateful for the work of the pastors, the tutors, and the entire team that works to run this place.

I am currently a member of the Church of the Nazarene, and I am happy to be a Christian.”

A Mother’s Testimony from Nicaragua

“Hello, my name is Deyling. I am 37 years old, married, and I have three children.

My family and I have been part of the child development center since it was founded. My eldest son and daughter attended this center from a very young age, and I can say with complete confidence that they have grown and developed beautifully in every area, thanks to the support of this ministry, which has invested so much in my children. As a mother, I feel fortunate and blessed, as this program has been a helping hand to us at all times—in both the good and the difficult moments. I owe so much to this project, and above all, to God.

I have supported as a volunteer in the kitchen on many occasions, and I do so with great love. I am grateful to the pastor, who always includes me, and to Sister Margine. My husband, Harvey, and I recognize that the center has been a great help to our children, as it prepares them in every area, and now we are seeing the fruit of the seeds that have been planted in them. They have already been baptized and are now actively serving in ministry. My son serves in NYI (Nazarene Youth International), and my daughter serves as a teacher in NDI (Nazarene Discipleship International), as well as an assistant at the center. I serve as the steward and my husband is part of the worship ministry.

My family and I have gone through many trials, and God has been present through it all—using the ministry of the center together with the local church, praying for us and providing spiritual and emotional support. I firmly believe that the center is leaving an enduring mark on every family and is impacting our community.

My son graduated from high school this year and is now enrolled in university to study agricultural engineering. I know he will soon graduate from this program, and I would love to personally tell his sponsors how grateful I am for their continued support. They are part of my son’s development—his success is the result of what they have sown. God bless you.

Thank you for serving families in need. We will always be praying for you. We love you.”

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