Photo taken from World Hope International website.One of the wonderful benefits of teaching missions is that each country I teach on becomes more interesting and "real" to me as a person and to my family. We're more likely to pay attention to current events in that area, read blogs from people who live there and most importantly more likely to feel compelled to pray for the people of that country.
The above has been especially true for Haiti. Right now they are really suffering because of the hurricanes that have hit them. They have lost their homes, roads, crops, animals (that provide food and milk) and like I read in this blog, the most important thing many of them has lost is hope.
Please take the time to pray for the people of Haiti. If you're interested in more information or how to help please click here and here.
As for us we've all been praying about how we can help and will be discussing it at dinner this evening. I tell you this not to "toot my own horn" but to encourage you that every little bit helps, especially for children. I find that it's much easier for them to give to God when they can see where it's going. Sometimes just putting money into an offering plate is a bit too abstract for them.
Thanks so much for sticking with this post and for all your prayers for the people of the world!
The above has been especially true for Haiti. Right now they are really suffering because of the hurricanes that have hit them. They have lost their homes, roads, crops, animals (that provide food and milk) and like I read in this blog, the most important thing many of them has lost is hope.
Please take the time to pray for the people of Haiti. If you're interested in more information or how to help please click here and here.
As for us we've all been praying about how we can help and will be discussing it at dinner this evening. I tell you this not to "toot my own horn" but to encourage you that every little bit helps, especially for children. I find that it's much easier for them to give to God when they can see where it's going. Sometimes just putting money into an offering plate is a bit too abstract for them.
Thanks so much for sticking with this post and for all your prayers for the people of the world!
Hello Penny!
ReplyDeleteI followed your link, from the comment page on my blog . . . and I'm glad I found YOU!!!
You've got some great ideas on here, and I'm going to add this "Teaching Kids About Missions" area of your blog to my list. Keep up the great work, the super encouraging and practical posts, and let God keep deepening your heart (and your kids's hearts) for HIM and for His purposes.
Blessings to you!
Ann