Q1) What are the objectives of the two Sponsorship Schemes?

• To provide care for needy children and youths in our Methodist Missions Society (MMS) fields through an environment that meets their spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social, and physical needs, so that they may be better equipped for life.

• To reach out to the children (and their families) in the community so that they may come to know Jesus as their Saviour and Lord.

• To help children break the chains of poverty and illiteracy by providing basic education that equips them for life.

• To encourage Christians to further the Kingdom of God and experience the extraordinary joy of building lives.

• To encourage missionaries and local staff, and support their work.

Q2) How can I become a sponsor? 

• Simply Download Form, print it out, fill it out, and post it to MMS. We will assess your requirements and get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you may EMAIL US.

Q3) What are the criteria to become a sponsor?

• Sponsors can be individuals, couples, families, small groups, or Sunday School classes.

• Groups wishing to become sponsors should nominate ONE person to act as the contact person.

Q4) How many students or children can I sponsor at one time?

• There is no fixed limit. You may sponsor as many children as you feel led to care for and support.

Q5) How long is the commitment?

• We encourage a minimum sponsorship period of one year. However, to build a meaningful relationship with a child, a commitment of at least two years is ideal.

• To ensure that the maximum amount of support reaches the child each month, it is important that sponsors make their contributions regularly and on time.

Q6) How long is a child in the Sponsorship Scheme?

• The aim of the programme is to serve as a bridge—bringing a child to the point where sponsorship is no longer necessary. This is the day when the child and their family are able to move forward with the blessings of health, education, training, and hope for the future.

• At that point, sponsors are given the opportunity to support another child in need, offering assistance to help that child and their family become more self-reliant.

• The duration of sponsorship will vary for each child. It depends on several factors, including the child's age at the start of sponsorship, family and community circumstances, and progress made through the programme.

• One of the most fulfilling aspects of sponsorship is watching your sponsored child and their family become independent and self-reliant. That is the moment you may choose to extend your support to another child.

• Many sponsors have changed the lives of several children over the years. As many have told us, "Once you sponsor, you'll never want to stop!"

Q7) Who are the beneficiaries?

• The students come from communities where MMS is involved in outreach or church planting work.

• They are from families with household incomes below the poverty line.

• Each child must be recommended by a local church pastor or MMS missionary based in that country.

• Renewal of scholarships is reviewed annually and is subject to the child's satisfactory academic performance and conduct.

Q8) Can I choose the recipients?

• Due to the large number of children in need of sponsorship, it is not possible to allow sponsors to choose individual children.

 

Q9) How much do I sponsor? What is my contribution?

• The sponsorship amount for these needy children and students depends on whether the child is or not a resident in one of our homes:

      Student Sponsorship Scheme (Non-Residential)

      - S$60 per student per month (wef 1 August 2023)

      (minimum 12 months commitment)

     + Cambodia (Methodist School of Cambodia)
     + Laos (Singapore Mission School)
     + Nepal
     + Thailand (Little Candles Methodist School)

     + Thailand (Vineyard Methodist School)
     + Timor-Leste (St Paul Methodist School)

      Student Sponsorship Scheme (Residential)

      - S$145 per student per month (wef 1 August 2023)

      (minimum 12 months commitment)

     + Cambodia (Community Outreach Services Immanuel (COSI) Children's Village)
     + Cambodia (COS-Youth Hostel)
     + Nepal (Sophia's Home)
     + Thailand (Mettakij Hostel)
     + Thailand (Little Candles Methodist Church Dormitory)
     + Timor-Leste (Sundermeier Home)

     + Timor-Leste (St Paul Methodist School Hostel)

Q10) Where does the money go? How is it spent? What are the benefits?

• Your contribution goes directly to the residential home or school.

• It helps cover school fees, textbooks, school meals, uniforms, stationery, transport, and pocket money.

• For children in MMS residential homes, they will receive food, clothing, proper shelter (with beds and toilets), medical care, and education. Christian values and life skills are also taught to help equip them for a hopeful future.

• These Sponsorship Schemes provide more than financial support. They enable MMS missionaries to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with the children.

• The children are taught the Word of God and trained to become disciples of Christ.

• Without a doubt, building a loving relationship through sponsorship can transform a child's life—and yours!

Q11) What will I receive as a sponsor?

• MMS will contact you via phone or email as soon as possible to confirm your sponsorship.

Q12) What's next after I'm a sponsor now?

• God is certainly using you to bring help and hope to the children you are sponsoring through MMS.

• You can continue your involvement by:
  + PRAYER: Pray for the child’s salvation and spiritual growth, and that he or she will receive a good education.
  + VISITATION: Consider making a mission trip or short visit to show the child and their community the love of Jesus through your presence and actions.

• You may be amazed at how deeply rewarding even a small effort can be—for both you and your sponsored child.

Q13) How else can I be involved, besides the Sponsorship Schemes?

• You can support MMS by giving a one-time love gift or pledging regular donations.

• You can pray for us by becoming a prayer partner and interceding for our ministries. You will be added to our MMS PrayerConnect circulation list.

• You can also serve directly by joining a short-term mission trip to engage with children, serve their communities, and take part in educational, medical, and evangelistic programmes.

Q14) Is MMS involved in foreign adoptions?

• MMS provides assistance to needy children within their own countries and does not support adoption arrangements.

Q15) What should I do to discontinue the Sponsorship?

• Please email mms@methodist.org.sg and indicate “Discontinue Sponsorship” in your message. Kindly allow two months for us to process the request, as we will need time to find a new sponsor for the child/student.