Letters with Purpose

 If you grew up watching Sesame Street, you probably remember how each episode was proudly “brought to you by” a letter and a number. Something like: “Today’s program is brought to you by the letter S and the number 4.”

Well, today’s blog post from Sowers4Pastors is also brought to you by letters — but not the alphabet kind. We're talking about real, handwritten (or typed!) letters sent to sponsored children. And if you ask Alejandro, that kind of letter carries more power than you might think.

This isn’t the first time Alejandro has emphasized the importance of writing to your sponsored child — and it won’t be the last. Why? Because he’s seen the difference it makes, firsthand.

“It’s so beautiful to see the faces of the children when we arrive at the schools and churches with letters,” he shared. “We see their eyes light up. But we also see their disappointment when they don’t receive anything.”

That’s why Alejandro encourages every sponsor to take just 5 to 10 minutes to write a letter — a letter with purpose.

He points to Proverbs 18:21 as a reminder of just how much power our words hold:

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (NKJV)

“God gave us the power of life and death in our tongues,” Alejandro said. “I encourage you to speak blessings to the kids. I encourage you to bless your child’s life with your words.”

And make no mistake — those words don’t just reach a child once and fade away. They’re treasured.

“When the children receive letters,” he said, “they read them with their classmates and their families. They send three letters a year to their sponsors, and when we translate those letters, we can see the joy pouring out. They remember every detail you’ve shared. They ask questions. They hold onto your letters. Your words stay with them.”

Letters are more than a formality — they’re a lifeline of encouragement, a source of connection that extends beyond the child to their friends and family. According to Alejandro, this process creates what he calls “a beautiful bond” between sponsor and child.

“If you write letters, you will impact the heart of your sponsored child. They will never forget you. They will always remember that someone in the United States loves them, prays for them, and cares about them.”

So here’s the challenge: Write letters. And write them with purpose.

If you’re unsure where to start, Alejandro offers a simple guide: share blessings and words of encouragement. Cheer them on in school. Remind them to keep seeking God’s blessings. Celebrate their hard work. Send a photo of your family — or even your pets!

“You have the opportunity to change a life with your words,” he says.

And to all the sponsors who are already faithfully writing:

“Thank you. Please keep going. Your letters are a huge blessing to the children, their classmates, and their families. It’s a blessing to us, too — especially when we see their faces light up as they open an envelope with your words inside.”

So today’s post is brought to you by… you. And the extraordinary impact of a simple letter.


 - posted by Christi