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Why I Chose to Sponsor Her: God Placed Her On My Heart

To begin with, I think God blessed me with a strong sense of empathy. I have always been interested in the lives that other people live all around the world. Because of that, there was only one career that I ever wanted, and that was nursing. It was the obvious choice. Taking care of people is simply instinctive for me. 

by Heather Lazos, COTN Sponsor

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Wrapped Up in the Heart of God By a 5-Year-Old

Our team had been through 10 full days of work in Sierra Leone, filled with opportunities to remind staff, pastors, and local community leaders that the best way to love God was by loving others. 

by Jeff Lander, COTN-International Spiritual Care Director

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is beautiful, green, and mountainous. It has suffered through a long, dark history, but things are changing for the better. Learn more about the country your sponsored child calls home:

by Heather Ostalkiewicz, COTN–USA Staff Writer

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They Are the Reason I am Here Today: Steven's Sponsors See Him Through College

Brenda Wilson was in church the night when missionaries Chris and Debbie Clark announced their plan to care for orphaned children in Sierra Leone. That was almost 20 years ago.

by Cassia Burke, COTN–USA Staff Writer

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Graduation Photos from the Dominican Republic

On Thursday, July 10, we celebrated the graduation of 68 eighth-graders in the Dominican Republic. At the special ceremony held at COTN's Casa Bethesda ministry center, each student received a certificate in recognition of their achievement. This is a big milestone for these young students. Thank you for making this possible! 

by Reymon Ane Lebron, COTN–Dominican Republic Communications Coordinator; and Brian Olson, COTN-USA Editor

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Steven's Testimony: How Sponsorship Changed the Course of My Life

I was born in a family of three children and I am the last born child. I was being brought up by my parents up to the time my mom breathed her last breath. My mom died when I was just three years old.

by Steven Mizeki, COTN Sponsored Child

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Uganda

Uganda is famous for its beauty and its violent past. But there is so much more to this country! Here are ten facts you probably didn’t know about Uganda’s history and culture. We hope you enjoy getting to know your sponsored child’s country a little better!

by Heather Ostalkiewicz, COTN–USA Staff Writer

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Follow Your Letter to Your Sponsored Child, Part Two

Hi! My name is Reciprocal Letter, but you can call me RL. My friend, The Letter, introduced us last week. She’s staying in Malawi with her new owner, Grace, while I continue my journey from Malawi to my new owner’s home in Utah. Come along with me!

by Melvi Petty, COTN-USA Malawi Sponsorship Coordinator

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Follow Your Letter to Your Sponsored Child, Part One

Hello, I’m a letter from a sponsor in Utah. I’m going on a journey to Malawi, in Africa. Along the way I’ll be joined by a friend I call RL—a Reciprocal Letter for a sponsored child to write back to my owner. But I'm getting ahead of myself. You’ll get to hear about his trip later. Please join me on my journey.

by Melvi Petty, COTN-USA Malawi Sponsorship Coordinator

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Seven Prayers for Your Sponsored Child

As I said last week, praying for your sponsored child is one of the best things you can do for him or her. So, I’ve created one week’s worth of prayer ideas based on Bible verses! 

by Heather Ostalkiewicz, COTN–USA Staff Writer; and Brenda Harris, COTN-USA Graphic Designer

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