We have set a HUMONGOUS goal for our kids this year to meet for BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge). One of the ways that we have broken it down into bite sized pieces for them is to simply say: 1 Quarter = 1 Meal. You see, we are partnering with Convoy of Hope to feed hungry kids all over the world, and in several different countries, a child can eat a nutritious meal for just .25. Chances are, if you run into a child that attends Albany First and comes to Clubhouse Live! or Discovery Club, and you were to start this sentence: One quarter equals.... They would respond enthusiastically with: ONE MEAL!
Our latest challenge for our kids is to purchase 5,000 meals by our last night of Mega Sports Camp on June 29th. (5,000 meals is equal to $1,250). By putting it in "meal" terms rather than dollar amounts, it makes it more manageable and the kids have grasped the impact that they are making all over the world.
We have given them all sorts of ideas including asking for extra chores at home, cleaning out their room and having a yard sale, a soda can drive & lemonade stand. The idea is for them to come up with a creative way to make the money and then give it away!
Here's part of their motivation: although I am very certain that purchasing meals for hungry kids is motivation enough :), IF our kids purchase those 5,000 meals, either the girls or boys (depending on who gives the most) will have the opportunity to make ME into a human ice cream Sunday as we wrap up Mega Sports Camp on the 29th.
If you feel compelled to give and help out our Albany First Kids, let me know!
