Sometimes, children make really good leaders. Children can teach us to play, laugh at little things and think bigger than we would have on our own. This is happening right in our midst at ValleyLife. Just a couple of weeks ago, a discussion began with some of our children about giving a gift to a needy family somewhere in the world. With that conversation, someone found Hiefer International. Hiefer offers a 'gift catalog' where you can give an animal to a needy family. The family will be trained in the care of the animal and promises to give away some of its offspring to another family so they too can enjoy the benefits of what it produces as they pass on offspring as well.
With this in mind, some of the children's leaders thought, 'let's but a Llama ($120.00) or a sheep ($150.00)', but the kids (and Jesus) had another idea. Each of them really had their heart and mind set on buying a cow ($500.00) for a family. Little children, large faith!
Jesus endorsed children and even infants taking the lead from time to time in our midst;
15 The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the little children in the Temple shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David." But they were indignant 16 and asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.' "
To kick off this fund raising project, we are going to BBQ burgers this Sunday night at the church building. We will be providing "High Quality Burgers", chips and bottled water. In return, we are asking you to bring a financial donation to help us reach the children's goal of $500.00 to buy a cow through Hiefer International.
After we have had our fill of "High Quality Burgers" and chips, we will gather together to share stories, worship together and pray for Jesus to raise up workers for His harvest fields around the globe. I hope each of you will choose to join us Sunday evening at 5:00pm.
Here is a short 1 minute video giving you the key ideas of Hiefer International...
With this in mind, some of the children's leaders thought, 'let's but a Llama ($120.00) or a sheep ($150.00)', but the kids (and Jesus) had another idea. Each of them really had their heart and mind set on buying a cow ($500.00) for a family. Little children, large faith!
Jesus endorsed children and even infants taking the lead from time to time in our midst;
15 The leading priests and the teachers of religious law saw these wonderful miracles and heard even the little children in the Temple shouting, "Praise God for the Son of David." But they were indignant 16 and asked Jesus, "Do you hear what these children are saying?" "Yes," Jesus replied. "Haven't you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, 'You have taught children and infants to give you praise.' "
To kick off this fund raising project, we are going to BBQ burgers this Sunday night at the church building. We will be providing "High Quality Burgers", chips and bottled water. In return, we are asking you to bring a financial donation to help us reach the children's goal of $500.00 to buy a cow through Hiefer International.
After we have had our fill of "High Quality Burgers" and chips, we will gather together to share stories, worship together and pray for Jesus to raise up workers for His harvest fields around the globe. I hope each of you will choose to join us Sunday evening at 5:00pm.
Here is a short 1 minute video giving you the key ideas of Hiefer International...
If you have any questions, e-mail Ed Waken or Debbie Waken.
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