
Thank-you to all who supported the youth during their Feast or Famine Awareness event. We had a great turn-out and an excellent response to the evening's activities.
The evening began with an ice-breaker game, and an opportunity to view projects on under-developed countries made by the youth members.
As guests entered into the church basement, they chose a bean at random to decide if they would be representing someone from an under-developed country, developing country or developed country.
70% of people were from under-developed nations. Forced to sit on mats on the floor, their dinner consisted of rice and water. They had to line up to receive their bowl of rice, and their water was available to them in the annex kitchen (representing the long walks which many are forced to do to reach clean water).
20% of people were from developing nations. With a simple table and chairs, these people were given tortillas, beans, lettuce, tomatoes and water.
10% of people were from developed nations. These people were served a full-course turkey dinner, including yams, green beans, mashed potatoes, and fruit punch.
With slide show presentations, a clip from Rob Bell's
Nooma episode 'Rich' and an eye-opening quiz, the evening was very powerful.
We finished by sharing the rest of the turkey dinner and dessert, reminding us that we must all share with those less fortunate than ourselves.
A very inspiring event, the youth reached their goal to raise money to fill a stable through World Vision. Their final total was $1 305.Thank-you so much to everyone who prepared, organized and participated in the event!