Go Light Our World (GLOW) works through the local church to provide accountable services to the needy, including beautiful people like Benita and her daughter Mariah who participate in the Josias program in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Benita is one of the faithful helpers at Josias as are most of the mothers whose children come to the program. Benita has five children (ages 2-12). The oldest, Christian, is also a leader in the program. That is one of the things I like about this program. It is not just about giving away goods, but it teaches literacy and leadership to help develop skills that will one day break the poverty cycle. Like many Quechuan families, Benita’s sells fruit and ice cream at the market and on the streets to earn money. Her husband, a brickmaker, sometimes has work, and sometimes doesn’t. Benita is also learning to sew at Josias, gaining more skills to support her family. Together, they live in a small two room house made of simple materials. Josias helps also with the fees so the children can go to school. $50 is all it takes to provide the materials for one semester of school for a child. When you give to GLOW, your $50 of designated funds go directly toward needs like this with no money deductible for administrative fees.

The literacy program now includes a mobile education unit where several students can work at once with caring instructors to learn basic academic skills.

Would you consider dedicating some time on a particular day each week to pray for the Josias project and those who attend? Will you ask God to help you see others through His eyes? And as He leads you, would you consider making a one-time or recurring monthly donation to support this vital ministry?

May God enrich your life as you look beyond it and care for His children.

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40