These students received letters from their sponsors.

Pictured l to r:  Fidellis, Josephine, Mary Grace, Jacklyne, Grace, Vincent, Charlo, Ken,
Fredrick, Onesmus, Esther, Virginia, and Christopher.

If you'd like to write a letter to your sponsored child,
here are some ideas of things you could write about:

what the weather here is like
any birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, etc. that you've recently celebrated
the classes you're studying in school
words of wisdom you want to share
a book you're reading
what hobbies you have
your health
your family members and pets
a funny experience (they don't tell jokes and usually don't understand our humor)
U.S. national or world news event
your faith
what you're studying in Bible study
educational stuff (Did you know...?)
and add lots of encouragement

     Of course, a photo of yourself with/without family members is always good to send.  You can get the letter/photo to me and I'll send all sponsor letters in one envelope or you can mail it yourself to:

John Andirah
Bright Star School
P.O. Box 18563-00100 G.P.O.
Nairobi, Kenya
EAST AFRICA

Wondering what gifts to send?  Here are some ideas:

1. a small mirror
2. travel size shoe shine kit or 1st aid kit or sewing kit
3. beef jerky
4. hard candy
5. a photo of you/ your family
6. a thin book
7. a puzzle book or coloring book with colored pencils
8. pretty pencil or pen
9. small notebook or stationery
10. an inexpensive bracelet or necklace or cross necklace

Students spend their sponsor money mostly on notebooks, soap, toothpaste, socks, and underwear.

Secondary Students