Testimonials from sponsors
Sponsoring children with Little Sheep has been a blessing for our family. We love getting to know these kids and getting to be part of each other's lives. It's absolutely a joy. -Jodi V.
"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." Hebrews 13:16 My sponsorship of children in Uganda-God's little ones, created in His image, is such a blessing. I share from the abundance I've been given by God to help a child have enough food to eat, clothes and shoes to wear, go to school and learn so they can have a better future, and know others care. I may never see these little ones face to face or hold their small hands but seeing their smiles in pictures and reading their letters tells me that the love of Jesus is being spread. The cost to sponsor a child for all this is minimal when I think what is spent on eating even one meal at a restaurant, or buying myself a treat. Sponsoring a child is a reminder that the world is bigger than just you. It opens your eyes to see the world in a whole different way. -Mary B.
Sponsoring a child was something I always thought would be too expensive and I would push to the back of my mind since I didn't personally see the impact. However, sponsoring a child through Little Sheep Ministries is something very manageable price wise that I, as a college student, can do. Over time, I've grown excited to receive pictures of my sponsored child, Abdullah, as I can watch him grow and see the joy on his face during his lessons and field trips. Through the connection with Kijjambu as well, we have the opportunity to write and receive letters from these children which is such a blessing getting to hear the joy they have for Jesus and being able to learn. Soon I will get to travel with a group to Uganda, and get to meet my sponsored child, and this is an opportunity I never thought I'd get to experience. While many may never get this opportunity, I'm very grateful for the chance to do so and even sponsor a child in the first place. It has helped me as a female in America to learn to be more grateful for the many things I do have, and having the chance to give back this way. -Gracie B.
I was made aware of Little Sheep Ministries about 5 months ago. Right away I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of and after discussing it with my husband, I reached out to sponsor a child from Uganda hoping I could make a difference in this land of poverty. I am humbled by this little girl's love for our Heavenly Father, for those good , fearless Christians that have taken so many needy children and cared for them and taught them about God and His love for all people...all this thought the grace of God. Being a part of Little Sheep is uplifting; I feel like I'm helping someone special to be someone special in this world. Hoping I am able to help her dreams come true, where once there were possible no dreams. I love being a part of this amazing outreach. I am thankful that so many little children are getting love, a good education, food, a soft place to sleep, medicine when sick, and learning about God and His infinite love for all His children and spreading the Good News. I love this little girl I sponsor...we correspond through text messages, share pictures, and share the love of God and His goodness! -Judy J.
Supporting Little Sheep Ministries helps us gain perspective on our overabundant lives in the States. Our church's missions committee sponsors James. The cost of one couple's night out for dinner was able to sponsor his whole school semester and supplies! One of our committee members who received a picture of James at school realized he had no shoes! $8 for one pair of shoes-the price of one coffee at Starbucks. How many of us have children who have sneakers that cost $30, $40, $80? Another committee member asked James what he wished for, and he answered, '"A bicycle." We thought everyone else at the home had a bike but no! With $100, we were able to purchase a bike for him and all the boys at the home. You and I, we didn't do anything to "deserve" being born in America where we have so much. James and friends did nothing to "deserve" being born in Uganda. It's a blessing to be able to thank God for all that He has provided for us and to share some of that with these children through Little Sheep Ministries. The connection is real. They respond with personal letters written by an adult that helps them. The communication through letters and photos helps us to see what "our" child is doing. I highly encourage you to participate in this ministry and help children in Uganda. -Karyn Z.
As a family, we felt led to support this ministry. It's exciting to think that a modest contribution can have such a great impact on the lives of innocent people. It reminds us to be grateful for al that God has provided for us and to be good stewards. Carrie says that it feels good to do something for someone else. -The H Family
What a blessing to sponsor one of these children! Each child has a different background story---some come from an abusive situation, as I've learned my child did. It makes me happy to know he is receiving love and care at Little Sheep Ministries! Sponsoring a child makes it possible for them to get an education they would not have been able to have otherwise and to have their needs met. -Mary Jo B.
We are absolutely blessed to be a part of the lives of those we would otherwise never get the chance to meet. Little Sheep Ministries was introduced to us at our church, and we knew immediately that we wanted to be a part of it. We started sponsoring children and before we knew it we were receiving hand written letters, pictures of our sponsored children, and speaking with Kijambu. These precious are always excited to thank us and tell us what they've been learning. God has touched our hearts and lives in such a way through Little Sheep Ministries that it has brought us back to a childlike excitement toward giving. We have forged relationships with not only our sponsored children, but also with the amazing men and women who spend their days helping and looking after them. Our teenaged children have been awakened from their media induced disconnect to the real and immediate needs of others as they have spoken to and received pictures and videos of every day life in Kinoni, Uganda. Forging these relationships has made the needs of others very real and allowed our children to become more aware of their own excess as a result.
-Melissa M. and Jon W.