Well, first post of the school year about the kiddos God has entrusted to my care this year....
We are going to be working all year to raise funds to build a well in Africa (or two, or however many the kids raise the funds for....) and we are going to work with Blood:Water mission.
So, I have been trying to stir the hearts of my kids to be aware and knowledgable of the conditions that are facing our world. Did you know that every day 4,500 children die from lack of access to clean water? And that in 2004 alone, 2.2 million people died from lack of clean water and (9 out of 10 of those children were under the age of five)?
And if just a handful of these kids hearts could be stirred, I know they would literally change the world.
And today, I saw it start to happen. When I wrote "4,500" on the board and explained what it meant, there were a couple of my fourth graders who couldn't bring themselves to look at the board. It was as if I could literally see the Spirit moving, and empassioning their hearts for being a part of the solution.
That is what I love about children...their hearts are so sensitive to the Spirit's leading.
Stay tuned because I know God is going to do some exciting things here.....
*Oh, and if you want to help us with our project, let me know.....we will gladly welcome all contributions!
Friday, September 15, 2006
My kids...
Posted by Ashlee Liddell at 4:09 PM
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Joey has started his own water bottle at home. I think he has a few dollars in it already.
Thank you for being a true example of a Christ-follower to my children.
that's awesome. i want to do something like that. i want to devote my life to that. i want to help people.
i really do want to be Christ-like. you're an amazing example.
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