Michelle Torentino’s Story

by benstewart on 04/21/2009

I had the privilege of attending Compassion International‘s artists dinner (a part of GMA week) last night. The main speaker for the evening was a former sponsored child through Compassion named Michelle Torentino. She was an amazing reminder of why we do what we do.

She also challenged me to consider every single child sponsorship packet that I set out on a table at a concert as potentially being an amazing servant of God. Every great leader of the Church was once a little child. I realized that we aren’t just releasing children from poverty but we are also releasing them to opportunity. We can each play a part in God’s perfect plan by enabling children to grow up to be the persons that God created them to be. Amazing.

Please, take seven minutes out of your day and watch her tell her story below. I promise you it will be worth it and you will be changed. Then, either sponsor a child or help us challenge your church community to get involved in the lives of these children.

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There are 2 comments in this article:

  1. 04/22/2009John Lovell says:

    My wife and I were able to hear Michelle’s story 2 years ago at the National Youth Worker’s Convention in Atlanta, GA. It is very powerful. She speaks so honestly and heartfelt that I can’t imagine people not wanting to be a part of this ministry. Every year NYWC brings in a former sponsored child and has them tell their story. It is such a reassurance that God is active through this ministry. I pray that others will see this and join in if possible!
    JL

  2. 04/22/2009benstewart says:

    True.