On Palm Sunday one of our tweens approached me and poured out her story of a project at her school which has developed under the auspices of World Vision. Sometimes it can be challenging to follow the thread with an excited twelve-year-old but in the end I realized this was a fundraiser in which people gave up the cost of a snack to benefit children who are hungry. Could she invite the congregation to support her? This can be a bit tricky -- there are so many worthy causes -- but I couldn't resist the look of expectation on her face. St. Paul's is her church family, so they would want to help -- right?
Right. This past Sunday she got up and did an excellent job of presenting her case. After worship the wristbands for donors were soon gone, but people just kept on giving. I think she was overwhelmed, in a positive way.
This says alot to me about Christian community. Shannon has grown up in St. Paul's and trusts us. The congregation is wonderfully affirming group when it comes to our children. Nice going Shannon. Nice going folks.
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I can only repeat, "nice going"! She was so amazed at how fast she ran out of bands. It was great to see the excitement on her face.
Shannon consistantly arrives at Youth Group each Friday night claiming with enthusiasm that it was the best week ever. There is always a
World Vision story, as her school seems deeply connected to social justice. I often think after talking with Shannon that it is a shame that so often, somewhere along the way, too many of us loose that unbridled passion for life's possibilites.Thanks for always reminding me Shannon of the power of possibilities!
Nice going Shannon and "nice going" St Paul's!(I believe over $200 was raised)...and Shannon's youth group buddies will actually skip their regular Friday night snack, and donate the $ to the "skip a snack" program.
I was very impressed with Shannon's ability and willingness to talk about her school's project.
She raised 200$ total. It was a wonderful job.
Thanks all. We sure seem to be agreement on this one.
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