Tuesday, May 22, 2007

30 Hour Famine at EACO

thanks for your questions and attention for the YF Bible study and sunday school, we are almost finished our studies on 1 Peter and Philippians respectively. please continue to think about who you can reach out to or be an example to in your lives and think about the summer coffeehouse.

the 30 hour famine begins this friday at 12 NOON. please try your best to eat lunch prior to that time because we will be breaking our fast together at 6pm on saturday, you can be picked up at 7:00pm on saturday. meeting at EACO at 7:30pm friday[directions]. please remember that this event is to have a lot of fun but MAINLY to remind ourselves of the suffering that is going on and to try our best to help serve and put an end to that hunger.

please remember that this is the LAST week to fundraise for the event, remember that you can collect online donations at famine.ca and even share that on facebook!

things to bring for the famine:
- the money $ you have raised
- used forms AND unused donation forms
- your signed disclaimer form
- famine.ca summary of donations stapled to forms
- toiletries (hygiene things like tooth brushes etc.)
- dress for the weather/activities
- sleeping bags
- work gloves
- music instruments for worship
- up to $5 for supper
- big group games (ie. mad gab, taboo)

things not to bring to the famine
- personal music devices (mp3, cd etc.)

if you are wondering if something you are thinking about bringing is suitable to bring just ask me ;) this 30 hour famine event can also count as 10 hours of volunteer service for school. please continue to do your best for those who need help the most!!! 4 more days to do your best! please remember to bring everything on friday! it's important to deposit the money (ASAP) as soon as possible to be eligible for the prizes too! keep this event in your prayers! see you soon!!

Emmanuel Alliance Church of Ottawa
4 Thorncliff Place
Nepean, Ontario
Canada K2H 6L2

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