Northbrook Church, your continued support of mothers and their babies at Niños de la Nueva Jerusalén Student Center, based at Iglesia Nueva Jerusalén de Asambleas de Dios in Morazan, El Salvador is transforming lives and paving the way to a brighter future. Because of your generosity, babies are beginning their lives as treasured members of the Compassion family. For many years to come, they will have the opportunity to benefit from medical care, educational support and regular nutritious meals. Compassion and its church partners are committed to caring for them through childhood and adolescence, until they are ready to spread their wings as independent adults.
Likewise, the new mothers are starting down a road that leads to a better life. They are learning useful new skills, building supportive friendships with other mothers, and they are learning that Jesus’ unconditional love can transform their lives. Thanks to you, they are being empowered to create an environment where their beautiful babies will thrive.
Ministry Progress at Niños de la Nueva Jerusalén Student Center
(January 2022 – June 2022)
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- 23 babies and their mothers served
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- 1 baby was born, and the baby had a healthy birth weight
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- 8 babies transitioned to Sponsorship
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- 2 babies, on average per month, treated for malnutrition
Recent Survival Program Activities at Niños de la Nueva Jerusalén Student Center
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- A mother and her twin babies receive toys from Survival staff.
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- Mothers make shampoo during an income generation workshop.
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- A caregiver and her daughter receive a hygiene kit to help prevent illness.
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- Mothers in the Survival program receive a basket of nutritious food each month.
Babies Transition to Compassion’s Sponsorship Program
Thanks to your support, these babies have recently celebrated their first birthdays and transitioned to home-based care through Compassion’s Sponsorship Program. They will continue their growth with the guidance provided to them by the staff at Niños de la Nueva Jerusalén Student Center and a loving sponsor.
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- Nelson
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- Elmer
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- Michelle
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- Lixi
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- Diana
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- Carlos
Survival Program Spotlight: Spiritual Development
Compassion and its Frontline Church Partners are committed to making Christ the center of ministry efforts. Jesus is the core of our ministry, and his life and teachings shape our programs and reflect the spiritual commitments of our staff. They also guide how we love people, respect communities and cooperate with nations.
For Survival mothers, this crucial emphasis on spiritual development includes Bible study, prayer, hearing the gospel message, spiritual growth and discipleship, and opportunities to follow Jesus. During monthly home visits, the Survival Specialist encourages mothers and provides spiritual support and counseling as needed. In addition, mothers in the Survival program gather together to fellowship and worship, and often share the spiritual insights they have learned within their circles, influencing neighbors and, in turn, their community.
Thank You for Your Support
Thank you for your heart for mothers and babies in El Salvador. You are helping babies have a healthy start to life. May God bless you as you partner with Compassion to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.