Our church participated in a really neat event a couple of weeks ago. We came alongside a Christian ministry called Feed My Starving Children. They provide meals to starving children and their families. Our goal as a church was to raise $25k and pack enough meals to feed 100 children and their families for a year. I was so excited to help, and I just as excited to have the girls help, too.
Before that day though, the girls had collected quarters to help buy meals. Each meal is less than 25 cents! The girls were given quarters for good behavior or helping around the house. They loved earning a quarter, and the amazing thing was that they never asked to keep any for themselves!
We met Grandma at the church since Brandon was going to be late. We all had to wear hair nets.
There were several pods in the room where about 15 people helped pack meals for almost two hours. Analise helped hold the bags, spoon in rice, and she was a great help!
While I scooped about 400 cups of rice, Sadie helped Grandma. She was amazing! She is my daughter who shows, "acts of service", and she took this very seriously. She worked hard the entire time and loved it. Now if you look closely at the picture, you will see Maisie in the pink shorts. She is in the back, dancing with a good friend. That pretty much sums up Maisie's help. :)
Brandon arrived later and was able to help, too. At the end of our two hours, this was what we accomplished. It's amazing what can be done in God's came when we come together. Our meals are now feeding children in Haiti. And not only are those kids being physically fed, they are also being spiritually nourished, too.
I can't wait to do it again!
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