We have experienced an extreme change in recent months. The number of cases has been alarming. Hospitals and health centres did not have the capacity to receive patients and many poor families did not have the resources to pay for the medical test to detect the virus.  

The current situation for churches remains a part of the sadness that we live in today. Churches are still not allowing adults over 60 years of age and children to attend services, and adults are only allowed to attend strict one-hour services on Sundays. 

We have an educational system that tries to equip teachers with strategies so that they can work adequately in a virtual way. Unfortunately approximately half of the teachers in this country do not know how to handle a computer or cell phone correctly, making it difficult when facing serious challenges.

We have been checking in with all our sponsorships to make sure that everyone is healthy. To date, we have not had any of our sponsorships seriously affect by
 COVID-19.
   

By Sthefania Breton | Dominican Administrator 

A KSP mission team praying over a widow

" ...we have not lost our joy, we look to Jesus for our hope..."

We continue to pray for our sponsorships, that they will continue in good health and that God will spare them from this virus.  

What is definitely true is that we have not lost our joy, we look to Jesus for our hope, trusting Him to take us through this storm, our faith sustains us, as God is greater than any storm. May He alone be glorified and may He bless each of you for continuing to help the Dominican people. 

In His service, 
Stefania Breton 

Jaibon Orphanage Update:
For most of us, 2020 will be remembered as a year that forced many life alterations on us and sadly the Jaibon Boys Orphanage is without exception. At the end of last year, the Dominican Republic Government closed this privately held orphanage due to family ownership in-fighting which lead to an extremely poor environment for the boys.

Were the boys relocated successfully? 
Thankfully, the boys were sent to other orphanages located in La Romana, DR or if deemed a safe environment, they were placed with extended family.  

Adrian & Sthefania visiting boys in La Romana Orphanage

On August 4th-6th, 116 teenagers from our program were able to attend a leadership camp with the support of our generous sponsors! A total of 298 teens attended, and had the opportunity to learn valuable lessons about leadership and the gospel.

There were several teaching sessions throughout the weekend, all revolving around the central theme of "Identity." These teachings were based on 1 Peter 2:9.

Photo Regrets: Amalia Blanc, Fledickson Saintilus, Loreina Padilla. 

Congratulations graduates on your accomplishments!
We celebrate your success with you! God's blessing on your future!  

On behalf of the KSP Board of Directors, we THANK YOU for your faithfulness in the sponsoring of your university student. It is our prayer that their university degree will now position them to support not only themselves but their families for a lifetime. May God bless you for your Kingdom investment.

 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
     God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of
     Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light."  
1 Peter 2:9

"Dear Kingsview Sponsorship Program,

I thank God for you, this program was and has been a great blessing for my life since it helped me a lot in my studies. Today I can say that I am a professional in the area of ​​Foreign Languages, thank you very much and I bless God for your lives and my sponsors Jake & Shawna-Lee Stubbe. Thank You!"

- Silvania Alvarez

It is with saddened hearts that we share with you that Lowell Brown was called home to be with the Lord on May 18th, 2020. Lowell had such a genuine love for people that flowed into every aspect of his life. He devoted his time to serving others, especially those in need, regardless of the circumstance. His kindness, generosity and faithful service of the Lord impacted so many; countless children, widows, orphans, families and friends. He, along with his faithful wife Lois, will forever be honored as the founders of KSP. While we miss him dearly we celebrate his freedom in Christ.  

Monday, June 20, 1938 - Monday, May 18, 2020 

Hey Everyone! My name is Sarah Leatherdale, the new KSP Canadian Administrator. I am very excited to be on this journey with Kingsview Sponsorship Program. I have a passion for travelling and for helping others, this position will allow me to do both and so much more. I am here to help you in any way possible. I will be the one at the other end of the phone or email when you are reaching out to us! Looking forward to talking with you!

Thank you to all of the 2020 Golf & Give participants who made this event so incredibly successful! Despite the hurdles created by Covid-19 we had a great turnout of 15 teams and enjoyed a beautiful summer day. We were thankful to receive several compliments from both the golfers and the management staff at Braestone on how well the event was run; a great time was had by all!! Last year, KSP had a tournament fundraising target of $50,000.00. Our goal was to raise this money and allocate it towards the basic needs of orphans in the DR. 

Winners of Golf & Give 2020

Scott Brown, Steve Charles, Lee Brown, & Brent Brown

 We are pleased to report that we reached our goal!! Not only did we meet our target, but we exceeded it raising a total of $54,610.00!! Thank you to donors, sponsors, golfers, volunteers, venue staff and event organizers! Your contributions are what made this event such a success! We are thankful to the Lord for His faithfulness and provision above and beyond our ask.

See you in August 2021!!

~ Mark Your Calendars ~

We have a tentative date for our 2021 Golf & Give Tournament at Braestone Golf & Country Club. It is Thursday, August 12, 2021. Please watch your emails for more details.