What You Do:
- Voluntarily give up all beverages except water for 2 weeks.
- Keep track of what you would normally spend on those beverages and save keep it in a cup or jar
- On March 11th bring your saved money to church and place it in the "well" in the narthex.
Why Africa?
- Because the need is so great and the solution is so easy.
- ONE dollar can provide clean water for ONE African for ONE year!
- Millions of people in Africa do not have access to clean water. (See THIS STORY.)
- 2800 children in Africa die every day from Malaria.
- Scripture tells us that when we see someone in need and have the ability to help them, we should.
1 John 3:17
What You Should Know About Blood:Water Mission
- They are a Christian ministry started by the guys in Jars of Clay. Your gift is given in the name of Christ
- They do not simply send water - they build wells to provide a sustainable source of clean water
- 100% of the money given through this project goes toward building wells in Africa. The operating expenses of the ministry are raised in other ways. Money raised to build wells, goes to build wells.
- Make checks out to Blood:Water Mission. Your gift is tax deductible.
If You Do Not Attend Winton Rd. First Church of God but would like to participate in the 2 Weeks of Sacrifice we welcome you to join. You do not need to send us any money. The mailing address for the 1000 Wells Project of Blood:Water Mission can be found on their web site (linked above).
