I am amazed at some of the things that can motivate my kids. This entire month at church, we are focusing on Micah 6:8, "What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." There have been numerous volunteer opportunities to bring justice to those around us who are less fortunate than we are. But to get the kids involved, they handed these M&M containers out to each kid one sunday. Of course, my kids were thrilled because they were filled with those mini M&Ms. But then we read what the sticker on the side said...
"Fill this container with quarters and you will feed 82 kids for a day". I read it and said to Matt, "Are you kidding me??" That seemed so crazy. But it is indeed true. Through the organization Feed My Starving Children, this container full of quarters ($14) will feed 82 kids. So my kids have been working extra hard around the house doing extra chores, being kind to each other, and helping out--all in the name of getting a quarter to give away! And they do know they'll be giving them away. But they are so excited and I am so thankful for what it is teaching them. We will definitely keep these and be working on this year round and sending our donations directly to FMSC.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Inspiring
Posted by Sorefam at 2:27 PM
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I have volunteered there 2 times since Dec with folks from work. It is an awesome organization - the video explaining what they do and why they do it is incredibly powerful. I actually hate watching it. Anyway, we have one of those containers too here that we are filling up. So neat. Jen L.
what a great idea. how precious that they want to work even though they know they will give it away. great kids!!
What a good idea, I'll have to keep that in mind (when or if my kids get an allowance)!
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