BONNIE BELZER
NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT LEAD
MY FAMILY
Joe, my wonderful hubby and adventurer for 30 years and 3 adult children (Aaron, Amanda and Ali).
CITY I CALL HOME
Colorado Springs, CO – but Boise, ID is in our future.
FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
BOOKS I ENJOYED
I always have a myriad of books at my bedside table, reading pages out of 3-7 books depending on my mood. I am a book hog really. Books that are life-giving:
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain
- The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance by John Trent and Gary Smalley
- Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
- Hope Rising: How Christians Can End Extreme Poverty in This Generation By Dr. Scott Todd
WHY DO I BELIEVE IN CHILD SPONSORSHIP?
We are called to defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Psalm 82.3
Through our Child Champions in 14 developing countries, we witness children truly believing they can break the cycle of poverty in their life. Sponsors provide life-giving support so the children do not just survive but can thrive – because they have champions (sponsors) who are a bridge of hope to their future. And…sponsoring a child is an investment that continues for generations.
Faithful support is an incredible source of encouragement and helps a child receive care and opportunities rarely available to children living in poverty. With sponsorship, we focus on holistic child development to meet a child’s core needs: physical, social, emotional and spiritual through sharing hope in Christ. I am passionate about making vulnerable children a global priority and want them to receive what they need to become fulfilled Christian adults.
WHY DO I BELIEVE IN CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS?
OneChild’s partnership is a perfect combination of many things about which I care: Sponsorship leads to an incredible transformation in the life of a child but also in the heart of the sponsor as they impact ONE CHILD for Christ. I love seeing congregations unify to solve challenges for children in need and when we can move people to action, they are transformed. Together, we can change the world ONE CHILD at a time.
Children’s Best Hope: A Strong Church
Our vision for the church is global: The body of Christ growing, strong, united. If the church is strong in a poverty-stricken community, we know that we can effectively help the children living there. A strong local church partner is one of our prerequisites for ministry. And that ministry isn’t possible without the support of the church in the U.S.
We’re building a
community of hope.
OneChild sponsors provide encouragement, love and support to children living in poverty. And they empower an entire community of caring individuals who walk alongside those children as they grow. Through that community, sponsorship provides the resources and opportunities children need to rise above their circumstances and reach their potential in Christ. In fact, recent research demonstrates that child sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to combat global poverty. There’s real power in one person reaching out to one child through community—power that changes both lives!
Sponsorship with OneChild helps children grow in…
FAITH
Your child has the opportunity to learn about God and His purpose for their life.
EDUCATION
Your child gets help with their studies and is taught problem-solving, leadership, literacy, and life skills.
HEALTH
Your child is provided nutritious food and supplements and has access to medical check-ups and immunizations to fight common diseases.
COMMUNITY
Your child is encouraged to socialize with others and receives instruction in sports, music, and drama.
WHERE WE SERVE
Ethiopia
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Bangladesh
Cambodia
India
Nepal
Philippines
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Honduras
Nicaragua
Jordan
Lebanon
SPONSOR
A CHILD
OneChild sponsors empower the loving community that surrounds each child in our care. You can provide education, medical care, spiritual support, and hope to a child in desperate need.
We are accountable to the children we serve AND to our donors.
Our accountability to our donors is one of our highest priorities. Our goal is to use the funds entrusted to us as wise stewards. To do this requires continued monitoring of our fund distribution. OneChild is also a member in good standing with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
