Thank you for following us these past 12 days as we featured our 2009 Projects. Today, marking the 12th day of our Twelve Days of Christmas with Significance, we are featuring our CarePoint cooks.

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

MINISTRY TO CAREPOINT COOKS
Our cooks are not paid. They volunteer their own time and talents to serve the kids. We bless them with bi-weekly Bible Studies where many of them give their hearts and lives to Jesus. Then, to encourage a daily walk with Him, we show them how to read and study the Word, apply it to their everyday living, and how to pray, trusting God for their own needs. A Bible and carefully chosen study materials are included with this very special gift.

How can you play a part in these amazing ladies’ lives? By giving $24/month per CarePoint or $290.50/year.

There are 25 sponsors needed.

If any of the 2009 projects you saw over the past 12 days tugged at your heart, you can donate online or call us at 225.673.4505. Your gift will change a life forever.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR TEACHERS
Have you ever been on a Spiritual Retreat? You know, then, how much of a blessing it is to your own spirit. The retreats we hold for the teachers bless them with a time of refreshing and growth in the Lord.

Above are the lovely teachers from last year’s retreat. The retreat is held every January to prepare spiritually for the year to come.

You can make it possible by giving $49.50 per teacher.

There are 40 sponsorships needed.

Play a part in changing a life by donating online or by calling 225.673.4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

HIV
Swaziland has anti-retro-viral (ARV’s) medicines to help HIV+ children available at a minimum cost. The medicine must be administered at a hospital, and the treatment works very well. The problem is that very few children have anyone who cares enough or has enough money for fees and transport to take the child for treatment. That’s where ‘Cup steps in. That’s where you can help.

The children just love this precious little girl…

You can make it possible for several HIV+ children to receive their ARV medication by simply giving $4.50/month or $54/year. This cost includes transportation and fees.

There are 50 sponsorships needed.

You can make a difference by donating online or by calling 225-673-4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

CAREPOINT TEACHERS SALARIES
Teachers open windows of information to our children in the CarePoint schools. They provide a labor of love and care. In addition to teaching the 3 R’s, they train our kids in the Word. Guaranteeing their monthly salaries will be a huge blessing.

Be a blessing to these amazing teachers by giving $110/mo.

There are 40 teachers in need of sponsors.

You can donate online or by calling us at 225.673.4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

WELLS (”BOREHOLES”)
What better way to illustrate Jesus, the Living Water, than with a well of fresh, clean water! Besides our kids being healthier, the whole neighborhood will come to get their water and experience God’s love at the source as we serve the community in this important way.

Play a part in providing water to a CarePoint and Community.

We need to raise $4950 for each well and there are 4 wells in need of sponsors.

Change a life by donating online or by calling us at 225-673-4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

“BOMAKE” SPIRITUAL RETREATS
Bomakes (mothers who cook for the CarePoints) have direct influence on our kids, daily. If they know the love of Jesus in their own lives, they can show His love to the children as they cook and serve their food. And as the Bomakes grow in the knowledge of the Lord, they will make right decisions for their own lives, eventually influencing their own area with the Truth.

You can make it possible for these mothers to grow spiritually by giving $33 per mother for the retreat.

There are 147 sponsorships needed.

Interested in changing a life? You can donate online or by calling 225-673-4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

MOBILE CLINICS TO CAREPOINTS
One of the most important things we do in our ministry to children is to provide basic healthcare. Sometimes a little scratch can turn into horrific infection if not treated with a bit of soap and water, antiseptic, and little Band-aid. We have a lovely clinic, but it’s not within reach of all our CarePoints. A mobile clinic will take the healthcare directly to the kids at their own CarePoints, treating not only the simple owies, but also recognizing the more serious needs and getting proper care for all.

You make a difference in these kids lives by giving $25.50/day or $203.50/month per clinic visit.

There are 25 sponsorships needed.

You can donate online or by calling us the Cup office at 225-673-4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

TRAINING YOUTH FOR LEADERSHIP
We want to raise up the finest students, training them to know, firsthand, Jesus’ plan to serve others. Special retreats with our staff provide that opportunity. Invest in the life of a future leader!

You can play a part in training these emerging leaders by giving $27.50 per student. There are 70 sponsorships needed.

Interested? You can donate online or call us at 225.673.4505

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

COMPLETE CAREPOINT KITCHENS
Our CarePoints have outdoor kitchens. Some are only partially finished. Along with a sheltering wall, we need pots, stirring utensils, and cook stoves to complete them.

Help us bring these kitchens to full function. The cost is $143 and there are 15 sponsors needed.

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

INTERN SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsoring a national’s hands-on ministerial training will not only help him, but all of the people whose lives he will touch with his ministry of the Gospel.

Support a national missionary-in-training by giving $220/month per intern. There are 4 interns in need of sponsors.

How about giving Jesus a birthday present this Christmas?

Matthew 25:35-36, 40
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.
…the King will say, I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.

SPONSORSHIP A ‘CUP KID TO SCHOOL
This is a gift that will last all year long. Providing an education for a worthy kid enables him/her to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic, which will open doors for better jobs, better lives.

Primary $110/year
Secondary $165/year
320 scholarships needed

Today starts our Twelve Days of Christmas with Significance. Why not share your family Christmas by changing a kid’s life forever? For the next 12 days, we will be featuring different projects that are coming up for 2009.

‘CUP KIDS’ CAMPS
Remember going to summer camp when you were a kid?

You can make those same memories happen for these precious children by giving $13.50 per child. This includes transport, staff, food, activities, and Bible classes. There are 2000 sponsorships needed.

Interested? You can donate online or call us at 225.673.4505