The Ministry of Outreach:
Love in Action

With whom are we being called into a deeper relationship? Who are our brothers and sisters? What gifts might we share with one another? How might we learn from each other? How is it that outreach transforms us, as individuals, as a church, and as a local and global community? These are some of the questions that guide and inform us in the ministry of outreach.

Outreach for June


Bright Beginnings Learning Centre in Ponnur, India

      At Bright Beginnings Learning Centre, we strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children who face significant challenges at home. Your contributions have made an invaluable difference, allowing us to continue supporting children from underprivileged backgrounds, many of whom are impacted by their parent's struggles with poverty and alcohol dependency.

With your support, we have achieved significant milestones

  • Attendance Growth:  Attendance has increased as more families see the positive impact of our center on their children's well-being and education. Right now, there are 63 children attending, with 20 children on the waiting list.
  • Academic Support: Through tutoring sessions and access to learning materials, our students have shown improvement in their grades, receiving recognition from their teachers at school.
  • Nutritious Meals: Thanks to your funding, every child receives a balanced meal every day, addressing nutritional deficiencies, common in children from financially struggling households.
  • Academic Advancement: With your kind support, we have helped seven students (Nandhi, Mythili, Hemanth, Tirupathamma, Madhulatha, Gopi and Subhani) gain admission into college. 
  • Emotional and Social Development: We offer monthly counseling focused on confidence-building, teamwork, and emotional resilience.  Many children have shown noticeable progress in both behavior and social skills.
  • Spiritual Growth:  This year, most of the Bright Beginnings children have attended Sunday school and have come to believe in Jesus as their Savior. Children are participating in outreach programs and serving actively in church. VBS is their favorite program. They feel it is a good opportunity to learn more about Jesus both through the curriculum and the fun arts and crafts projects, which are provided by All Saints.
  • Skills Development for Women: With special support from All Saints, we started a sewing machine learning center for rural, economically disadvantaged women to help them be financially independent. If we uplift women financially, we provide an opportunity for a better quality of life for their family.  Currently, we have 30 women who are leaning in the center. Our sincere thanks to you all on behalf of these women.

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Individuals can support the efforts of Bright Beginnings by providing much needed funds for Vacation Bible School, post high school tuition, sewing machines and material, and their Annual Day celebration.  You can donate a monthly amount to help defray the cost of running the school and allow John and Sudha expand their efforts, both in Ponnur and beyond.  Please give through our donation platforms, clearly designating your gift for Bright Beginnings.

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