Inspring People to Change the World

If you were at CCC last night, you probably experienced the life of a refugee, sat in a third world classroom, slept under a mosquito net while hearing the sound of mosquitos buzzing around your head, pet a pig or sheep or goat, took home a small bag of rice that should feed your family for a day, observed a photo exhibit of women coming out of prostitution, and much more.  You may have also contributed to the $12,000 we raised or signed up to sponsor one of the 10 individuals and families that were sponsored through Global Family Rescue and Compassion International.  I can't wait to write the checks to World Relief, Global Family Rescue, GO ministries, and Frontline Minsitry for the money raised for them.  More than that, though, I can't wait to see and hear about how people's mindsets and thinking may have been changed because of the event.  My own son told me today, "Mom, it is kind of sad that we play with swords and weapons for leisure, but there are people in refugee camps that had their arms and legs cut off by those same kinds of weapons and their lives were changed forever.  I don't think I will like playing with weapons as much anymore."  I pray there are tons of other children and adults who are going to think about their lives a little differently because of their experience last night.  If you attended the event, I'd love to hear your feedback and any stories you may have if you or your children were impacted by something you experienced!

Comments

[Ginger Friesen]

Hey Kirsten, I just found your blog and have enjoyed reading some of your recent posts. I really admire the heart God has given you. Thanks for being so open and honest on your blog.

[Suzie Reeves]

We are so glad we took the time to go through this experience. We have attended the Market of Hope in past years, but this was much more impactful for us as a family. Particularly for our kids who got a little bit of understanding (on their level) of what other kids and families experience outside of Naperville. We loved the "school room" and the experience at the border when we tried to cross. My kids are still confused about the language gap!
Great job on improving an already great cause. We would love to be a part of this again.
A side note...we took home some beans from the "dirt" because Ben is going to include some things from last night in a report on Africa. The beans are already sprouting in the plastic bag! It was just a reminder to me of how God is always making things new. There is hope in the world.

[Janus]

Thanks for posting it, it looked like it had a great impact.