By Alivia Postman, JMI Program Specialist Stepping off the plane at Chisinau Airport, jet-lagged from a day of travel, I felt completely out of my depth. Entering a country where I only knew how to say “thank you” and “I’m sorry” in the native language, I wondered, “Lord, what do …
Each year, JMI celebrates the graduates of our Transitional Living (TL) program—teenagers who have faced incredible challenges yet have persevered with courage, hope, and faith. Graduation day is a joyful, inspiring occasion, filled with worship, encouragement, and a deep sense of accomplishment. These young men and women—once unsure of their …
Writing to your sponsored child is a simple yet powerful way to encourage them, build a relationship, and remind them they are loved. But if you’re unsure what to say, don’t worry—you’re not alone! To help, we’ve put together six letter examples that make writing easy and meaningful. (You can …
Writing letters to your sponsored child is more than just an exchange of words—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship, encourage their faith, and remind them they are deeply loved. Writing takes only 5-10 minutes, but your words will stay with your sponsored child all month. But what should …
Letter writing is one of the most powerful ways to encourage and invest in the life of your sponsored child. Your words remind them they are loved, valued, and not forgotten. But let’s be honest—life gets busy, and it’s easy to let months slip by without sending a letter. If …
At JMI, we know that writing to your sponsored child is one of the best ways to build a meaningful connection. It’s more than just words on a page—it’s a way to share encouragement, joy, and the love of Christ. This simple act can have a lasting impact, not just …
WATCH THE STORY Pastor Edward Petrenco and his wife, Anna, have dedicated their lives to ministering to vulnerable children in rural villages. “There are dysfunctional families, broken families, incomplete families; there are families destroyed by alcohol. The most important need is the safety of children,” he says. “They genuinely don’t …
If education unlocks a world of opportunity, how do you reach the littlest boys and girls in isolated jungle villages with this key? Our Amazon team partners with local churches to run an early childhood education program called PEPE. Started by a Baptist missionary couple in Brazil in 1992, PEPE …
“What do you like to do in your free time?” It’s a simple question that drew tears from a grandmother at our Mother’s Gathering in the village of Albota de Jos. Like most women in Moldovan rural villages, her days are devoted to never-ending chores, gardening, and looking after children. …
Dan Wright wishes he’d had a mentor as a kid. “I know how desperately I could have used someone coming from ‘the outside’ to encourage me and show me my full future potential and my value to God,” he says. As a JMI sponsor for eight years now, he seeks …
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