Saturday, March 28, 2009

Good Stuff In TEC: Texas


Trinity students fight famine

Youth from Trinity Episcopal Church went to bed without any supper Friday night — not because they were bad, but because they were good.

The six students were fighting famine by hosting a 30-Hour Famine event at the church to raise awareness and money to fight the hunger of others.

"We have raised $500, and money is still coming in," said youth minister Brad Hamil. "We are hoping to raise a total of $2,000."

Last year, a large donation was made during the "break-fast" meal following the short "famine." Hamil hopes to see a similar response this year.

"It helps the kids be more aware of what we take for granted," said Hamil. "Something as insignificant as buying a candy bar can change someone's life for an entire week."

Each of the six students took the name from a Latin American country to use in a series of learning games. Devotionals were also held during the lock-in.

More here-

http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/news/stories
/2008/032809_web_famine.html

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