One of our favorite ways to show God's love is through our missions projects. Each year we choose an international mission and a local mission to teach our children the far-reaching love that God has for the entire world. The funds raised will be split between our two missions.
This year our international mission is Kids-Empowering-Kids who is partnering with Empowering Lives International for the campaign "Water for Tanzania." Did you know that nearly half of the kids on the planet woke up this morning in a world without water?
- 2.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe water at home. (WHO)
- 3.7 miles - women and children walk an average of 3.7 miles per day to collect water. (USAID) After such an arduous chore, they may arrive late or tired to school. Being "needed at home" is a major reason why children, especially girls from poor families, drop out of school. (UNICEF)
- 5.7 million children lack access to basic drinking water at school. (UNICEF)
How we can help
We can imagine a world where children everywhere have access to safe water.
- $15 provides one person with safe drinking water
- $100 provides one family with safe drinking water
- $1,500 provides 100 people with safe drinking water
Learn more here.
We host a competition each year between the grade levels and the kids really LOVE this part! If you are able to send in spare change throughout the week we will be collecting the following:
Monday: pennies
Tuesday: nickels
Wednesday: dimes
Thursday: quarters
Friday: dollar bills
Our local mission is Family Promise. Family promise is a staple in our community and assists local families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through its community-based response. Please check back to learn what we'll be collecting for Family Promise.
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One of the favorite traditions of VBS week is Ice Cream Mission Fundraiser night! This year, Culver's in Avon will be hosting us on Wednesday, June 28th from 5pm-8pm (7649 E US HWY 36, Avon, IN 46123). A portion of all sales will be donated to our Mission Projects!
Thank you so much for your support of our VBS missions projects!