An Example of Youth living their Faith
Read: 1 Timothy 4:12
At the church we attend in Florida we witnessed an excellent example of youth participation in church life. As is the case in many churches today, the budget was running a deficit. About six weeks ago at the Sunday service the minister announced he had gotten a call from three brothers with an idea to help reduce the deficit.
The boys, ages 11,12 and 14, are from Canada and are only in Florida for four months in the winter. At their family farm in Canada, the boys tap their maple trees and produce their own maple syrup. Their idea was to take the years production of syrup and sell it at church after the Sunday services. They would then donate one-half of the money raised toward the church deficit. They hoped to raise $500 for the church.
The offer was so well received that not only did people at church purchase syrup, but because of exposure over the church web-site, many dollars were received from internet donations.
Last Sunday the boys presented a check for $3,075. A great example of young people living their faith.
Sara and Jack Wooton
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