As students gathered to break the 30 hour fast together, they were sobered by the reality of lives they helped to save through their combined efforts on the campuses of Newark, NJ.
For the last three weeks, they T-shirts to be donated, sponsored tables, shook coin-filled milk bottles for donations, received teaching on the poor and how to practice simplicity and enjoyed being among a community of believers that takes action.
Every 5-7 seconds a child dies of hunger, AIDS or poverty in our world. To understand that fully, we each lit a candle and took turns blowing it out at the 5 second mark. Each light diminished meant a child died. It was a hard reality to live through. (watch video)
Monies are still coming in, but last night as we gathered we raised over $1,550. Praise God for students. This money will help to feed four children for one year instead of dying from hunger! Praise the Lord! Thank you for your prayers and partnership!
InterVarsity's presence on campus helps students to have opportunities to meet God in new ways as they connect their beliefs and behavior.
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