'It seems that every day we read about more suffering in the world. Disasters. Tsunamis. Hurricanes. Wars. Tens of Thousands dead. Hundreds of thousands homeless. Millions in mourning.
Students in our congregation are choosing to make a difference. They are getting ready to take part in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine. Because they are choosing to be a part of the solution, literally tons of food and other necessities will be provided to hungry and suffering children based on what they do.
In the coming weeks, you'll hear more about the 30 Hour Famine. And here's where you come in. First, please pray for the Famine participants who will be participating in the Famine. Second, prayerfully consider how you can come alongside them and offer your financial support to help save kids' lives. In a world that loses over 29,000 children every day to hunger and disease, we all can make a difference.
So much to do. So little time. But by taking the time -- just one weekend -- we will be making a difference in children's lives.'
'You may be wondering why students would be willing to not only give their time, but also give up eating to fast for 30 hours when they participate in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine. It's simple: they are going without food so others can eat.
But there's so much more about the 30 Hour Famine. It's not easy going without food for 30 hours. But one of the many reasons groups do the 30 Hour Famine is to grow closer together...to create camaraderie by working side-by-side toward common goal.
Another tangible result of the Famine is that this simple act of going witout food on behalf of children half a world away also draws participants closer to Christ. They experience compassion -- feeling the pain alongside children who don't have a choice about their own circmstances. Just as Christ chose to suffer on behalf of the whole world.
Please continue to pray for the students in our congregation as they prepare to participate in the 30 Hour Famne. And consider how you can support their efforts to save kids' lives through World Vision's 30 Hour Famine.'
