When did you first hear about child sponsorship? Was it at a large event like a concert or a church service? Was it because one of your friends began sponsoring?

Many of our sponsors first heard about Mission of Mercy in a church-sponsored event. Just as we partner with churches in the countries in which we work, we hope to form similar relationships here in the States, to make a commitment to reach the children of the world together.

And yet sometimes those commitments occur in a more intimate sphere: many first hear about sponsorship in a Sunday school class or Bible study, when a group decides to sponsor a child together.

In some ways, this type of setup works well for people. You share the financial responsibility of sponsorship, which makes the commitment a little easier. In a larger group, the writing tasks are often shared, as well.

Here at Mission of Mercy, we love to see the Sunday school teacher who shepherds a group of students in the sponsorship process so they can learn more about the world and God’s kingdom as they help a child halfway around the world. Often the children are the same ages, and the opportunities to grow in awareness of each other’s culture are many.

So how do you make the most of group sponsorship? What is the best way to write a letter? What may confuse your sponsored child? We’ll explore those topics and share some great examples from other group sponsors this week on the blog. Even if you sponsor a child individually, you might learn something about making your letters as clear as possible, so stay tuned!