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Changing the World One Child at a Time

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Thursday, 30 April 2009 15:18

More than 1,500 churches in the United States will make a unified stand to change the world this Sunday by reaching out to poverty-stricken children throughout the world.

As part of Compassion Sunday, an annual event put on by Compassion International, participating churches will try to raise both awareness and financial support for underprivileged children in 25 of the world's poorest countries.

"Compassion Sunday gives churchgoers a tangible way to help the poor-by offering hope and encouragement to a child in need," said Jerry Henderson, national church relations director at Compassion International and a former pastor. "Churches half a world away can serve as catalysts for permanent change in the life of a poverty-stricken child by becoming a child sponsor through Compassion International."

To meet the unique needs of children in specific countries, Compassion works exclusively with local churches in Africa, Asia and South America, partnering with more than 5,000 congregations from 60 denominations. This direct relationship with local churches established in poor communities has resulted in more than 100,000 sponsorships for needy children from U.S. churchgoers since Compassion Sunday began in 1993.