Out Of The Shadows Into The Light Of Hope

Sponsorship Helps Bring Hope

Abuse takes many forms but it always casts a shadow deep into the soul of the child struggling to make sense of it. Children coming to the Children’s Village at Christian City are too often familiar with the gnawing pain of abandonment, neglect, verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse — and the fear and hopelessness that usually tags along. Rare is the child who can remain strong in the face of such challenges. Some lose heart, wondering if God is good, if He really loves them, or if adults can be trusted.. . or if the sun will ever shine again. Some become downtrodden and defeated, others may lash out.

Because of your kindness as a sponsor, our compassionate houseparents at the Children’s Village can put their arms around these kids and welcome them into a safe, and loving home. They begin opening the windows to their world, letting the light of Christ’s love stream in. They speak kindly to them, give them hugs, worry over them, help them with their homework, and provide food, clothing, and guidance. They pray with them, and tell them that God loves them...and that they love them.

These precious ones who have sometimes experienced more pain in their short lives than many of us will know in a lifetime, can begin to lift their heads to the light of hope, provision, trust and a new day. Child Sponsors make it possible for the Children’s Village to effect meaningful change to their future, to impact them in ways that will last a lifetime.

Your sponsorship funds bring needy children the things every parent wants to provide their own child. Safety, security, trust, love, guidance and instruction and the boundaries children need to feel safe and protected.

For over 45 years, this ministry has received hurting children through it’s doors and embraced the privilege of parenting them as any Godly parent would their own. The changed lives that have resulted and continue to happen are a testament to God’s grace and the generosity of you who stand with these children, through your sacrificial giving. Please help us continue!

To learn more about how to sponsor a child at The Children's Village please visit www.christiancity.org

A Message From Our Chief Operating Officer

Spring has arrived with storms and sunshine much like the life experiences of many of the children placed with us at The Children’s Village. Our children have often withstood the storms of abuse, neglect, and difficult home situations that most of us have never experienced. But now, they bask in the sunshine of love, security, and safety provided by Christian house parents and the programs of The Children’s Village.

The proverbial statement “It takes a village to raise a child” seems appropriate in describing our need for your partnership in the support of The Children’s Village. It takes all of us to provide the necessary funds and efforts that are needed to continue this successful ministry to help “raise a child” and most importantly, to raise children in a Christian environment.

The Children’s Village could not, nor would not, be possible without the generous support we receive from folks like you through our Child Sponsorship Program. We are deeply grateful for those who are current sponsors making monthly, quarterly, or yearly donations to help provide the basic need of food, shelter, clothing, and the ongoing operations of The Children’s Village.

If you have been looking for an easy way to get involved in helping a child in need, please consider becoming a child sponsor. Enroll in the Child Sponsorship Program and set aside at least a dollar a day that you contribute to The Children’s Village to care for a child. The Child Sponsorship Program enables you to make a significant difference in the life of a child for less than the daily cost of a Coca-Cola or candy bar.

Your enrollment as a child sponsor enables us to provide for our children for today and tomorrow. As a child sponsor you will receive a brief biography and picture of a child, updates, and current news about our program. For more information about the Child Sponsorship Program, call The Children’s Village at 770-964-3309 or go to our website at www.christiancity.org. Check out our “needs list” while you are there, and come and see us at The Village…you are always welcome!

Thank you for helping us care for these children! May God’s best blessings be with you and your family.

Philip E. Kouns
Chief Operating Officer
The Children's Village at Christian City

Save The Date For Christian City Golf Classic!

Save October 19th, and plan to come join us at Eagle's Landing for a great time golfing for a great cause, at Christian City's Annual Fall Golf Classic!

Come support our efforts to sponsor the children at The Children's Village at Christian City and enjoy a spectacular day of high level golfing, outstanding food, and the fun you've come to expect at our classic. There will be trophies for winners, prizes and special competitions, and of course, a live auction with some really special items this year.

How to sign up...
We'll be sending details and a registration and sign up form out real soon, but if you want to ensure that you get it, or want to get your spot reserved today, please don't hesitate to contact us by:

Phone: 770-703-2636, or Email: ccity@christian-city.org

Date: October 5th, 2009
Location: Eagle's Landing Golf and Country Club, Stockbridge, GA
Registration: 9:30 am
Shotgun Start: 11:00 am
Individual Entry: $125
Four-somes: $450

Registration includes:
18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, refreshments and post tournament grill-out buffet.

Format: Four-Person/Ft. Lauderdale Scramble
This year's Classic will be held at the lovely Eagle's Landing Country Club!

For information about Christian City, the Children's Village at Christian City, or sponsoring a child, please visit www.christiancity.org, or call us at 770-703-2636.

Spring Fling at Graceland Thrift Store

Graceland Thrift Store,located on the campus of Christian City at 7345 Red Oak Road in Union City, will hold their annual Spring Fling Tent Sale this Friday and Saturday May 8th-9th, from 9am to 3pm. The event is open to the public and will offer bargains galore including new and used electronics, computers, TV’s, radios, toys, cameras, clothing, jewelry, household items and collectibles. There will be food and fun for all ages, something for everyone! All proceeds help pay for the educational expenses for the abandoned and abused children that live in the cottages at The Children’s Village at Christian City. For more information call Graceland Thrift store at 770-969-9957. For more on The Children’s Village and how you can sponsor a child access www.christiancity.org
Photo: Bargain hunters help pay for educational expenses of abandoned and abused children who live at The Children's Village by shopping at Graceland Thrift Store.