One of my members from the Johnstown church decided that instead of just giving something up for Lent that we should be counting our blessings. With the concerns in Japan as well as the flooding along the East coast, there are many families who are in need. The challenge came that every Sunday of Lent and Easter Sunday one would count the blessing that we have and contribute to making health kits to be sent to UMCOR. Here is the list for those who want to take the challenge.
March 13 Count the number of televisions and computers in your home. Give one hand towel and one wash cloth for each.
March 20 Count the number of cars, pickups, any vehicles you have. Give one nail file or pair of nail clippers for each.
March 27 Count the number of pillows you have in your home. Give one bar of soap for each.
April 3 Count each pair of shoes that you have. Give six adhesive bandages for each pair.
April 10 Count each phone, including cell phones, within your home. Give one toothbrush for each.
April 17 Count every Bible within your home or place of work and double for those bibles left on the shelf unopened. Give one comb for each.
Easter Sunday Count the value of grace which is priceless. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. Give as you are willing to supply toothpaste for the health kits. UMCOR purchases the toothpaste so each kit needs to have $1 to purchase. Give at least $1 dollar as you will.
I would encourage all of us to truly reflect on the many blessings that we have and this is one way of sharing those blessings with others.
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