This afternoon, I worked on planning or the 30 hour famine. Every year, I look forward to that time. This year, with everything else going on, I'm really glad I started working on it early. But, still, a few days ago I got a panicked feeling that I won't be ready in time, that I won't have all of my adopters in time, or that we won't reach our goal. I probably get that way every year I just forget since everything is fine by the time we do the famine.
So, I sat down this afternoon to go over the details. I got another idea to add to the event. So, I'm really excited. You would think 30 hours with teens is a long time. But, I always find that the time goes so fast and I barely have time to fit everything in!
I started the day with only 1 youth adopted. That's one of the best parts of the famine. I get people to "adopt a famine participant". They agree to pray for the person, write 3 letters that they receive during the famine, and they pay $25. So, it's part of the fundraising. But, really it's a way to connect the participants with others from the congregation. And, it's amazing how uplifting those letters are to everyone. I don't think the adopters understand that. By the end of the day, I've got at least 13 taken care of. I need about 27 more. But, I'm sure it will work out in the end. (Let me know if you're interested in adopting someone ;) )
This morning during our class, we talked about the sermon. Everyone there agreed that they feel closest to God when they are participating in things like the famine and the mission trip. So, each moment I'm working on the famine, I'm working to make those connections for them. So, where was God today? He was sitting here helping me plan the details of an event hoping right along with me that those 30 hours are a 30 hour journey towards God. This year's theme is "My Hand's, His work"- working on being the hand's and feel of Jesus.
Jennifer
So, I sat down this afternoon to go over the details. I got another idea to add to the event. So, I'm really excited. You would think 30 hours with teens is a long time. But, I always find that the time goes so fast and I barely have time to fit everything in!
I started the day with only 1 youth adopted. That's one of the best parts of the famine. I get people to "adopt a famine participant". They agree to pray for the person, write 3 letters that they receive during the famine, and they pay $25. So, it's part of the fundraising. But, really it's a way to connect the participants with others from the congregation. And, it's amazing how uplifting those letters are to everyone. I don't think the adopters understand that. By the end of the day, I've got at least 13 taken care of. I need about 27 more. But, I'm sure it will work out in the end. (Let me know if you're interested in adopting someone ;) )
This morning during our class, we talked about the sermon. Everyone there agreed that they feel closest to God when they are participating in things like the famine and the mission trip. So, each moment I'm working on the famine, I'm working to make those connections for them. So, where was God today? He was sitting here helping me plan the details of an event hoping right along with me that those 30 hours are a 30 hour journey towards God. This year's theme is "My Hand's, His work"- working on being the hand's and feel of Jesus.
“He sat down and summoned the Twelve. "So you want first place? Then take the last place. Be the servant of all.” Mark 9:35
Blessings,Jennifer
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