A Child's Heart

Don't you just LOVE kids!
I mean seriously...
Sometimes they just PUT US IN OUR PLACE!

We learned to Stand Strong no matter what the world throws at you -
a GREAT lesson for kids and adults!!

This week was our Vacation Bible School week.  As you may (or may not) know, the ladies of 29:11 Inc. are Children's Ministry junkies so the weeks surrounding VBS are extremely busy for us.  With that being said, Praise the Lord things went well.





We take up coin offerings each day of VBS and all of the money goes to feeding children in orphanages we currently have connections with in Africa & Haiti.

It seems like each year we have children who are willing to sacrifice - I mean truly make a sacrifice - for kids who they have never met.  We have kids who give each year but there is always that one kid whose story sticks with you.



This year, that special child was Ava (red shirt, sparkly purse)
Isn't she cute?!?


Ava wanted to make a difference to children in other countries.  In her words she wanted to make "just one kid in Africa or Haiti smile."

She emptied out her entire bank and put it all in her purse to give in our offering. Ava may not have given the most money this week, but she definitely sacrificed.

She even asked to "give a speech" to the kids and parents at VBS.

Ava said that she wished she had a big big room, filled with all the money in the world.  She said if she had all that money she would give it away to make just ONE kid in Africa or Haiti or other countries like that smile.

Ava gets it.
She really gets it.

Sometimes I wonder even as adults, even as people who have started a non-profit to help orphans and homeless children around the world, even as people who work and volunteer in ministries, even as followers of Christ - do we get it?

Are we willing to give all that we have for just one smile?

Lord, give us a heart that is truly willing to  give up everything we have to follow you.  Don't let us be like the rich man in Matthew 19, who couldn't part with his possessions.  Use all that we have to further Your kingdom.

Jeremiah 29:11
 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Updates!!

First of all we want to say thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for continuing to follow, pray for, & support 29:11 Inc. even though we haven't been updating our blog like we should.

We are making changes to keep you informed so you can help make our dream of 29:11 Inc. grow, and change the way communities worldwide support their homeless and orphaned children. 

We understand that not everyone can help overseas or support us financially - that is why we urge you and your circle of friends and family to pray.  Stay informed as to current and future goals, opportunities, and needs so you can be praying for 29:11 Inc., our members, volunteers, and those we are serving. 

We also hope to have local volunteer opportunities so check back with us regularly to see how you can get involved!!

Yesterday we had a meeting. Several decisions were made and ideas were discussed. Here are our most recent updates: 

* money was earmarked to file for our  501(c)(3) and our legal partner is moving forward with that process 

* a Social Media Coordinator was elected  - this is something we are excited about and we hope you are as well - we promise to do a better job keeping our supporters & followers informed and updated and keeping all of our social media linked 

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* we discussed an upcoming trip to Kenya and how exactly God would have us move - please keep this is your prayers as we have heard "go" but not many other details - specifically when

* an idea was brought up about partnering with a church we are currently connected with to create a day center for children - we will post more details regarding this project along with pictures later this week

*cookies were had by all (well almost all ha ha) if you haven't had fresh cookies from Panera you should!!

Okay, so that last part didn't have much to do with the meeting but I think it is relevant information for anyone reading who lives near a Panera Bread - and hey, maybe they will support us for giving them a shout out! 

For now, that's where we are. Focused, planning, praying & listening...

Jeremiah 29:11 

  For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.