Caroline's Promise News

During my trip to Guatemala, I had the privilege of sorting sponsor gifts and letters before we gave them to the children at Casita Adonai. I saw many different ideas and creative ways to show interest and love for a sponsor child. Many times Lisa would hear me say, "Oh! What a great idea!" or "Man! I wish I had thought to include that!" As a sponsor, one of our goals as a family is to connect with our sponsor child in tangible ways. One of those ways is writing letters whenever possible. Another way is to send gift bags each time a team heads to Guatemala. We are so blessed to work with Caroline's Promise that affords many opportunities throughout the year to send both letters and gifts. But sometimes it would be nice to know what to get our sponsor child, or what questions would be good to ask, and what information is worth sharing....wouldn't it be great if there was a list somewhere to help with that? Well, here's your list. For all kids: ...

When Caroline's Promise met with the leadership of Iglesia Adonai in March, and we started comparing notes about the summer teams, we were amazed and thrilled at what God had in store for us. One of our summer teams this year is very unique. It's all women. This seemed a challenge for us at first, because we typically like our summer teams to be a well-balanced group of ages and genders so as to accommodate the mix we will find in Guatemala. However, God had special plans in mind, and all women suited His needs perfectly. You see, Iglesia Adonai has identified 30 girls, ages 13-23 who are leaders in the church and community.  These are the young ladies who are ministering to orphans and vulnerable children in their community on a daily basis!  Iglesia Adonai has asked us to partner with them to offer a camp  this summer called "Girls Changing the World". The only way Caroline's Promise would be able to assist that camp, is if they had a team with no m...

This is Claudia. She is a mother of five children and works three jobs trying to make ends meet. A lot of times there is more month than there is money or food. Her oldest son takes care of the four younger ones while Claudia works. Claudia joined the second group of women in the sewing program. She is learning a skill set that will provide her with the opportunity to generate an income while staying home with her family. She is hearing about God's love for her and seeing His love in action through the volunteers and staff of the church. This chance for Claudia is huge, not only economically, but spiritually as well. God is weaving her story of poverty into His tapestry of love. A tapestry? Yes, a tapestry. The sewing program at Iglesia Adonai began as a burden in the heart of the church leaders to tangibly help those in the community around the church; help them for a lifetime, not just for the day. So the church opened up it's doors during the week so the sewing program c...

Caroline's Promise went to Guatemala in March for an administrative trip. While we had the great blessing of spending time with the children at Casita and Iglesia Adonai, the focus of the trip was to update school records of the sponsor children, train the teachers on some new equipment, assist in a one-day youth conference and plan for the summer teams. She's just the sweetest thing. As a sponsor, I was overwhelmed to see all of the children at Casita; getting to meet them in person, see how fabulous they are, and at the same time realize more fully the serious need they live in daily. Spending time with my sponsor child was so precious. What a blessing to love on the child we've been praying for, wrote letters to and supported! What an amazing opportunity to sponsor through Caroline's Promise, where the possibility exists to meet your sponsor child! As a volunteer and supporter for Caroline's Promise, the trip opened my eyes (even more than I thought they ...

Are you looking for a fun, creative Vacation Bible School Project that will truly make a difference for kids?  We can help! Our 2013 Vacation Bible School Project will teach your kids about life in another country and show them that they can change the world!  We'll help you promote your project and even send someone out to talk to your kids.  If you are interested please contact LisaHolbrook@Carolinespromise.net or 336-669-7340. The Hope Grows Campaign is an effort to build a new building for a school and church in Guatemala City.  This building will not only minister to the 125 kids at Casita Adonai School, but will be used by the children's department at the church there.  When it rains this building floods.  Help us raise the last $50,000 to start construction by October, 2013.  Watch the video below to see a day in the life of Melany who attends both the school and church that this project will benefit.    Hope Grows in Guatemal...

If you're looking for a great Mother's Day gift for your Mom, wife, or friend - we can help you out! Caroline's Promise has a heart to prevent children from becoming orphans.  It's because of this goal that we have developed several programs that equip mothers to provide for their children so that they don't have to face the unthinkable choice of abandoning them. In 2012, with the help of our friends and donors,  we were able to establish a Sewing Ministry in Guatemala City.  You can read about it here.  These ladies make and sell their product with a portion going into a savings account and a portion going to construction of the new building at the school & church.  We LOVE that they are more than willing to give to this project!  Caroline's Promise finds sponsors in the US who give $100 and combined with the money in their savings account, we are able to provide them with a brand new sewing machine, supplies, and a Women's Devotional Bible. ...

Caroline's Promise is proud to be a member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.  We'll be at Summit 9 May 2nd and 3rd in Nashville, TN.  Friday is the last day to register for this 2 day conference.  Check out the details and register today! If you're at Summit be sure to stop by the World Market.  We'll be there with all of our fabulous fair trade items - just in time for Mother's Day and graduations.