Fasting for Food

This is a new cruise ship called "The Freedom of the Seas." It holds five thousand (5000) passengers on any given trip.

What does this cruise ship have to do with World Vision's 30 Hour Famine?

In 2009 twenty-six thousand (26,000) children were dying every day of hunger and preventable diseases. In just three short years, the work of charities like World Vision has decreased that number to twenty-one thousand (21,000). Is this still twenty-one thousand too many? Absolutely! But, together, our efforts have decreased the number of senseless deaths by the capacity of this cruise ship every day! There is still work to be done.

How amazing to be able to say that you are a part of putting an end to the needless suffering of children world-wide? How can you be involved? From noon on April 13th to 6 pm on April 14th, the youth group that my wife and I lead will be participating in World Vision's 30 Hour Famine: A planned fast to raise money for this worthy cause.

That's where you come in. We would like to give you the opportunity to sponsor my wife and I during our fast. Sponsoring us at $1 per hour that we fast would feed a child for 1 month. If $30 is not an option for you, any amount that you can give is greatly and sincerely appreciated. You do not need to feel bound by the "amount per hour" model, even if you can donate $2, that is money that will help those in need. (Donations of over $30 are also welcome).

Consider this: The least expensive cruise that I could find for "The Freedom of the Seas" was $1,373. That amount of money could feed 4 children for an entire year.

We're not asking for quite that much (unless you feel so lead!). My wife and I have set a fund raising goal of $720. That's enough to feed two children for a full year (or if you prefer: 24 children for 1 month). Would you consider partnering with us? You can donate on our 30 Hour Famine website here.

If you are unable to give financially, please pray for me, my wife, my fellow leaders, and the youth that will be participating. This can be a live changing event. It truly helps to put into perspective the abundance that we are blessed with in America.

Thank you for reading this post. Thank you for visiting my donation website. And thank you for your support.