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Pennies For Peace!
| The Children's Ministry of First UMC has set a fund-raising goal of
$5,000.00 to support a school in Afghanistan. Through the work of the
Central Asia Institute this money will fund an entire year's cost
including school supplies for children, teacher materials and salaries
as well as the facility to house the school. Central Asia Institute
was developed by Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea", as a
response to the need for education, educational resources and hope for
the children of war-torn rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. Providing
children, (especially girls), with an opportunity to go to school is a
step toward creating a more stable future for these countries. | Children have been bringing their pennies to the church and depositing
them in special boxes welded together to form a cross. Additional
collection jars have been placed around the church where people of all
ages can and have been generously depositing donations.
This
year FUMC's annual Block Party joined in the fun with booths and
activities aimed at raising donations for Pennies For Peace as well.
After just a few months, the Children's Ministry is at least 1/2 way to
its goal of $5,000.00. We are confident of reaching our goal and
invite you to follow along with us as we get nearer. |
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