5. ... contravenes the natural human instinct to help in times of disaster...

6. ... every day, the equivalent of a major earthquake killing over 30,000 young children occurs...

7. ... Being meek and weak in life makes these dying multitudes even more invisible in death...

8. Can You Afford to Help? Husband and wife both work, no kids, together bring in $65,000 after taxes:Husband and wife both work, no kids, together bring in $65,000 after taxes: –Top 1.6% of world. –29 times the world’s average income.

9. Can You Afford to Help? Dad, mom, two kids, total family income $30,000 after taxes:Dad, mom, two kids, total family income $30,000 after taxes: –Top 15% of world. –6.8 times the world’s average income.

11. Why did God give me so much?

12. Luke 12:13-21 Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed...

13. Luke 12:13-21 “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop.”

14. Luke 12:13-21 “I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones...”

15. Luke 12:13-21 But God said to him, “You fool!”

16. Luke 12:13-21 This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.

17. Luke 12:13-21 Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed...

18. Luke 12:13-21 “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop.”

19. Luke 12:13-21 But God said to him, “You fool!”

20. Luke 12:31-34 Seek first his kingdom...

21. Luke 12:31-34 “Sell your possessions and give to the poor.”

22. Compassion International Charity Rating American Institute of Philanthropy (aka charitywatch.org ) Grade: AAmerican Institute of Philanthropy (aka charitywatch.org ) Grade: A Charity Navigator Rating:63.26Charity Navigator Rating:63.26

23. Compassion’s Financial Accountability

24. About Compassion Recognizing that poverty is more than a lack of money, Compassion works holistically through the local church, using a unique combination of spiritual, economic, social and physical development programs.

25. Christ Centered Jesus is at the heart of Compassion's ministry and each child has the opportunity to hear the gospel in an age- appropriate and culturally relevant way.

26. Child Focused Compassion focuses on the individual child and his or her development. A transformed child will inevitably change his or her environment.

27. Church Based The Church is God's chosen instrument to bring hope and deliver justice to the poor and oppressed. Compassion partners with local Christian churches to equip them for ministry to children.

28. Committed to Integrity We're dedicated to delivering excellent programs with complete integrity.