Food (or water) for Thought :)

Today is World Hunger Sunday, and Pastor Aaron, talked about some "food for thought". Did you know that Americans consume 100 billion dollars worth of bottled water in one year. The nation that had the most readily available clean water source, spends that amount of money on something that comes so easy and free to them. Besides the environmental impact, you may say "so". Every 7 seconds a child dies from a water born illness. Do you know how much money it would take to put wells in areas that don't have them and allow every child in the world to have access to clean drinking water? 50 Billion dollars. Half of what we as Americans spend in one year.

Isaiah 58:10 says "and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then you light will rise in the darkness and your night will become like noonday."

Lets all think of ways that we can help in our own community to make this world, God's world a better place.

We are a country that prides itself on power and wealth, yet there are millions of children who go hungry every day. It is our responsibility, not only as a nation, but also as individuals, to get involved. So, next time you pass someone on the street who is in need, remember how lucky you are, and don't turn away.-- Lesley Boone

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:35-40


Did you know that if we all donated 3% of our salaries there would be enough money to end world hunger.....Just some food for thought.