They Did It!!

"The Girls" did it! They went to school and shared in front of a class of kiddos their heart for Africa. Neither of the girls is super outgoing in front of a group but by God's grace they did it! They shared the stories posted on this blog of how this mission started and the things they have come up with to earn money. They will post in a few days the ideas they have come up with so far.

Here is the map that they took into school to show the kids where the horn of Africa is.

Obviously, one of the dad's is an art teacher...

Then, they made book marks for the kids and teachers to ask them to pray for the people in Africa. They worked so hard writing on and decorating them. The moms laminated them and added the ribbon. The girls even picked out the bible verse and pictures to go one the book marks.

The part that really touched their hearts was on the way home from school, they mentioned the teacher had put a donation in their backpack. They eagerly asked if they could open it up. Inside was a beautiful note and a $20 donation. They we so excited that stepping out to share earned the people of Africa $20. Thank you Mrs. H. for supporting the girls and the mission God has laid on their hearts. So fun to watch them walk this out!

Opportunities

On Tuesday, 2/21 the "girls" will have an opportunity to share their mission with a group of school children. While the girls can not specifically ask for donations, they have the opportunity to share what God has laid on their hearts and to inspire other children to act on the passions of their heart as well.

Please pray for:

• The girls to have peace about speaking in front of a group of people
• The girls to have the words to share
• God would be pleased with their service for His glory

To borrow the words of a dear sister in Christ and Abby's much missed babysitter...we all have seeds of greatness in us. May these children who hear this story have their seeds watered and may God get the increase from all of their efforts.

The Article that Started it all...

It was one of those days were I wonder why I homeschool when the World Vision magazine arrived. I was sitting reading it when Abby joined me. She started looking at the pictures and asking questions. I started explaining what the article, Famine No More said. She in turn started to cry. She asked me what we were going to do to help. And so began the grand plans of an 8 year old.

(Copyright 2012 World Vision Inc.All rights reserved.Used with permission.

1-888-511-6548 www.worldvision.org")

First she called her best friend to see if she would pray about helping her do something for Africa. Then, as only Abby can, the BIG plans started to roll off her tongue. I fought the urge to quench her desires as only God can do what was happening in her.

A few days later after the girls had been talking I talked with my best friend who happens to be the mommy of Abby's best friend. She shared how her daughter called a family meeting, opened the meeting with prayer, read scripture, and declared a media fast to pray for the people in Africa. Yup, a 7 1/2 year old.

Clearly God was moving among these precious girls. So, thus begins our journey to help Africa. Whether the girls raise $10 or reach their goal of $1,000 God will receive all the glory for the work he is doing.

Stay tuned to hear what the girls are planning, how you can get involved, and how awesome our God is through their journey to gather Familes to Fight Famine.

The Start

Families Fighting Famine is the name of the initiative started by our kids. The initiative to help others who are less fortunate than they are. To join together with other friends and families to fight poverty throughout the world.

This blog will serve as a way to share what our family, along with a few other close friends (who prefer not to be named online) will be doing to serve the least of these. It's not about "who" is doing this but it is about WHY they are doing what they do. They do this because in the process, they are showing the world the love of Jesus Christ. Won't you join them in the cause to meet the needs of the needy?