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Children in Mission for Jesus
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ave you ever been told you can’t do something because you are too young or too little? Sometimes being told that is for your own good—to protect you from hurting yourself or getting involved in something that you might not be ready for. In time you will grow and learn and be able to do those things (provided they are good things) without anyone telling you anything different. But did you know that children are just as capable as grown-ups of doing amazing things for Jesus? In fact, Jesus has a special place in His heart for kids. If you have a special desire in your heart to tell others about Jesus and be part of His mission for us, you certainly 30
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don’t have to wait until you are a grown-up! Need some ideas and inspiration? Look no further than this roundup of kids from around the world who are doing big things for Jesus right now. Joatham Tigley, age 8, is from the Philippines, and he is passionate about preaching. Whenever he gets a chance, he joins an evangelistic meeting. When the pandemic started in 2020, the Philippines was under lockdown too, with no large meetings or events taking place. However, when the Southern Asia-Pacific Division organized the first digital evangelism, Joatham was eager to participate in doing what he loves—preaching! In his
spare time he has been doing his own personal ministry with his sister, with the support of their mother. Joatham loves to preach the Word of God to his friends and neighbors! Joie Mattias is 9 years old and also from the Philippines. She is a dynamite at speaking and sharing messages of hope with many who watch her on YouTube. In 2021 Joie helped the Southern Asia-Pacific Division’s Children’s Ministries Department by participating in video programs to promote such important initiatives as Enditnow, Stop Child Abuse, Global Children’s Day, and Prayer for At-Risk Children. She also raises funds to help lower-income families with school Illustration: Xuan Le
