I really don't like writing post like the last one. I like light and fluffy post!
When I write things like that for all of my 3 loyal readers to read, it holds me accountable. But what is a girl gonna do when the God of the universe is trying to teach her something.
Have you ever heard the saying "Put your money where your mouth is!" One of the things I find, is that I want to do something, I just don't know what to do. This morning I found a great way for me and anyone else that would like to join me to do just that.
There is a really awesome organization called Children's HopeChest. You can read all about it here http://www.hopechest.org/. They provide God's hope and care for orphaned children around the world. Daniel at Children's Hopechest has suggested a way we can get rid of the stuff that is weighing us down and give to some of the world neediest children. Please read and consider if this is something you should do. I am going to do it and I hope I can get my husband and kids to join me. He includes some promo materials if you want to do this church wide. Give the money to whatever person or organization you desire. I am going to give to Children's Hopechest. They are trying to get started in Ethiopia!
what i have (daniel's post)
May 11 is The Day of Pentecost. It is 50 days after Easter Sunday and 10 days after Ascension Thursday. It is the day when the Church around the world celebrates the Holy Spirit coming in power so that we may be witnesses to the new life of Christ.
Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. - Acts 2:45Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. - Acts 3:6
The early church was known by their generosity. Christianity was even criticized as a "religion of widows and orphans." As we celebrate the church on the Day of Pentecost, let's seek the same criticism and live with the same life-giving generosity. There are millions of orphaned children waiting for you to give them what you have. Give what you have.
SELL
1. Choose a personal item of value (a leather coat, an electric guitar, a video game system, a canoe, jewelry, furniture, a collector's item, etc.)2. Sell the item. You can use whatever method is most familiar to you: eBay, Craigslist, a yard sale, a consignment shop, or the classifieds.3. Collect the money.
GIVE
1. Go to hopechest.org; choose "GIVE" and fill out the form or follow this link.2. Write "What I Have 2008" in the Notes/Child Reference Number field.
PROMOTE
Click on the links below to download promotional materials for use in your church, small group, or school. There are several versions of the poster formatted for different sizes and usages. Feel free to re-post this information all over the Internet too (on Facebook, your blog, MySpace, or wherever your online home is.)
What I Have powerpoint slide - POWERPOINT SLIDE
What I Have 11X17 poster - Download what_i_have_poster.pdf
What I Have 8.5X5.5 bulletin insert - Download what_i_have_bulletin_insert.pdf
What I Have 8.5X11 flyer - Download what_i_have_8.5 x 11 flyer.pdf
These funds will be directed toward the most urgent and strategic programs in holistic and long-term orphan care in Eastern Europe and Africa. Some of those outreaches could include:
Feeding programsEducational initiativesHealth careCommunity developmentSpiritual discipleship
If you have any questions, email me or call me at (719) 955-4009.
Children's HopeChest is a member in good standing of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
