by Randy Valentine
This article was originally published in PCJH’s Summer 2025 Pinnacle, “Partners in the Gospel”
At World Vision, we believe in a world where every child can experience the fullness of life through God’s love. Our mission is to partner with communities to break cycles of poverty, bringing sustainable transformation rooted in biblical principles. Through our Biblically Empowered Worldview, we equip individuals and families with the spiritual and practical tools they need to thrive.
Our partnership with Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole (PCJH) is a powerful example of how the body of Christ works together to bring hope. Because of your generosity and commitment to child sponsorship, lives are being transformed—both physically and spiritually.
Child sponsorship is not just about providing for immediate needs—it’s a gateway to something much bigger. It’s the foundation upon which entire communities begin to thrive, making way for clean water, education, job creation, economic empowerment, and so much more. Imagine a train moving forward, carrying life-changing resources to those in need. Child sponsorship is the railroad track that makes that journey possible.
Mandrinha, a young volunteer trained through World Vision’s 17 Bible Stories curriculum, shares how she once felt unseen and disconnected from God’s love. “I did not know the value of God’s love,” she says. “My parents always kept me busy caring for the house and my siblings while they worked in the fields.” But through training and community support, Mandrinha’s faith blossomed, and she now teaches Bible stories to her family, neighbors, and classmates. “Now, in my family and community, we are experiencing God’s love. Thank you, World Vision, for giving us hope.”
The ripple effect of sponsorship extends to children like Angelo, an 11-year-old whose life has been changed by learning the story of Joseph. “I repeatedly asked my Sunday school teacher to read the story. Listening carefully to it has changed the way I behave,” he shares. “I now greet my parents, help with chores, and go to school willingly. I really want to thank World Vision for bringing hope to my community.”
Through your faithful partnership, PCJH is proclaiming good news to children, families, and entire communities—offering hope, faith, and a future in Christ. We look forward to continuing this partnership with PCJH and individuals for long-lasting impact, bringing God’s love to even more lives around the world.