Déardaoin, Feabhra 18, 2010

There's so many ways to deny what is real

Are you one of those people that wants to make a difference but doesn't know how?


It is now the 3rd day of Lent.


It's turning out to be much more of a challenge than I thought it would be. I think because I raved so much about how I loved fasting, God is kinda giving me a smackdown. Yesterday I was prayed into Pick A Pocket and YWAM Herrnhut. This place has such a rich history, such a vibrant story of God's work. I am blessed to be a part of that now.


Being part of Pick A Pocket is a dream come true, and an answer to prayer. I am blessed and thrilled to be welcomed into such a creative and crazy community that just wants to see God glorified. That's pretty cool eh?


One of our projects is the 30 Days Book. It is a collection of the best of the best here, drawings, photos, fantastic writing - at it is all about the projects that Pick A Pocket run. Here is just one small story :


MINGI - the curse. In the Karo tribe in Ethiopia, if you become pregnant out of wedlock, or don't announce to the elders you want a child before you get pregnant, or if the child's teeth come out first from the top gums - the child is considered to be Mingi. This is a curse upon the land, and the child will be throw into the river and eaten by crocodiles. If it is an older child, then it will be starved and tied to a tree, left for animals to eat. Pick A Pocket is working there to save the lives of children and work within the tribe so that they can be reconciled in the future. This book has stories of children that were saved and now live - more than stories - it's like the heart of this whole thing is smooshed into paper form. It's gonna be worth checking out.  Last year 7% of the population were considered MINGI, over 77 children killed. It is known that nearby tribes practice the same traditions, which puts almost 3000 at risk. So I'll ask again


Are you one of those people that wants to make a difference but doesn't know how?


Here is one small way that you can - by supporting our kickstarter and contributing to getting this book out. If everyone gave a fiver, or a few dollars, saved yourself from buying a coffee, help save a life. check it out. Please post this to your facebook status, or profile, we are starting a campaign to see this happen! And we need your help!












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