I am really excited about an upcoming event our youth group will be participating in. It's called the "30 Hour Famine." It is sponsored by World Vision International, a Christian relief agency dedicated to fighting hunger across the world.
Every year all across the US, youth groups participate in this 30 hour fast. We will be doing it with several other Presbyterian youth groups in our area, from February 29th to March 1st. Prior to the event, we will gather sponsors who give money to fight hunger for every hour we go without food. During the fast, we stay together at an area church (specific location TBA). We hang out, play games, learn about world hunger, drink lots of water and juice, and do some service projects. But most importantly, we DON"T EAT. This will give us a new understanding of those in our world who go without food. Yup, its hard. I've done this event before, and I can tell you its tough but its also a blast. We end by "breaking the fast" with an awesome dinner together.
To participate, you must be in 7th grade or older. And, you must complete a permission form and health form. If you are on the regular youth group email list, these forms have been emailed to you. If not, I can send you one, just write and ask me: jsanderson@haddonfieldpres.org.
I need your form, plus a $25 fee, by Monday January 21st.
Here's the official flyer (click for a larger image)...
I hope you choose to be a part of this. I promise you won't regret it.
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