Dear Mission Supporter,
This month we thought we would share an amazing story with you of how a 5-year old boy made a huge difference in the lives of children thousands of miles away!
This
past November, the Brazil Mission Society sent out a Thanksgiving
Brochure filled with stories of the Holy Trinity Institute Orphanage in
Moreira, Brazil. It listed many needs of the Orphanage and asked for
financial help for this wonderful home.
When 5-year old Jack read in the newsletter that the Orphanage needed $1500 a month to buy feed for their animals, he told his parents, "We have to help these children!"
Jack asked his best friend, Anastasia to help him organize and co-host an event to raise money to help the children.
To
raise the money, Anastasia and Jack decided to do what they love most -
drawing and baking! They drew pictures, baked muffins, and made crafts
for the sale. They used photos to create posters about the Orphanage
to display at the event.
On December 5th Jack and Anastasia held a Charity Art and Bake Sale that raised over $1100.00 for the Orphanage!
Close friends and family members braved snowy roads to attend the event
at their home. Everyone who made a good-will donation left with a yummy baked good and a fabulous piece of art.
Several
families who were unable to attend and a local church aerobic group
also graciously donated money. Despite the difficult economic
circumstances in Detroit people still
gave generously and Jack and Anastasia's prayers were answered.
When Jack's father asked him how he felt at the end of the sale, Jack said, "I am super-duper-duper happy!" Then
when these precious children saw photos of all of the animal feed the
Orphanage was able to buy with the money they raised, they couldn't
stop smiling for how God provided.
Because
of the generous donations, the Orphanage was able to buy the feed and now the storage room that was once empty is now full!
Praise the Lord, for He knew their needs and He provided through the
amazing heart of these small children, thousands of miles away!
Never doubt how with God, one person can truly make a big difference!
Please keep Brazil Mission Society in your prayers so God's work in His Kingdom can continue.Feel free to share this story with people you know!
Bencaos de Deus, (Blessings of God)
BillDr. Wm. G. Thompson - President/Executive Director
Brazil Mission Society
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