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30 Hour Famine
Quick Link: Download the Packet with registration/info and letters here
Here's everything you need to know and some more...
So what exactly is the 30-Hour Famine?
The 30-Hour Famine is a World Vision program that allows young people to make a
significant impact on
the problem of world hunger while growing closer to God and to each other. In
His Shoes Ministries began
with the simple idea of walking in the shoes of others. The Famine has helped us
do exactly that over the
last several years. Did you know that 29,000 children die every day from hunger
and hunger-related
causes? 29,000! As tragic as that news is, there is a ray of hope: we will be
fasting the weekend of April 26
and 27 with thousands of others during World Vision's 30-Hour Famine. In His
Shoes has partnered with
World Vision for several years to "Feed the Need". Through the In His Shoes
Famine experience, close to
HALF A MILLION dollars has been raised for world hunger. Over the years
we've learned that this
experience, combined with a greater awareness of the suffering that takes place
in many parts of the world,
will inspire us to have compassion and a greater desire to make a difference in
the lives of others. Learning
to rely on God and each other also bonds us and helps us grow spiritually.
Participants will collect funds through
donors and sponsorships, as well as participation in fundraising events
and activities. We will come together the weekend of the Famine and we’ll spend
30 hours together
partaking in activities, discussions, fellowship, friends, and fun, all while
learning about how to make a
difference in the world. We will break the fast by receiving Holy Communion on
Sunday morning followed
by a fellowship meal.
Why do we have to fast?
Fasting allows us to focus on our thoughts and prayers and bring us closer to
God. It’s a cleansing of the
body and help focus the mind to cleanse the spirit. Also, one of the
philosophies of In His Shoes is to put
ourselves in the shoes of others to understand what they feel on a daily basis.
Hunger is 100% preventable.
Here are some facts about world hunger that you might not know:
+29,000 children under the age of 5 die every day because of hunger and related
causes. That is one
child every six seconds.
+Around the world, more than 850 million people are hungry – including over 300
million children.
+One in every six people lives on less than $1 a day.
+$30 is what we pay for two movie tickets and popcorn, but it can feed a child
for a whole month!
By participating in the Famine, you will go
hungry so others can eat.
Will I be okay without food for 30
hours?
YES! The average healthy person can go without eating food for 30 hours and
not experience any major
side effects. Yes, you will feel hungry, and you might miss your Cheetos or your
mocha latte, but this is our
7 th year doing the Famine and we guarantee that you will end the 30 hours
feeling hungry, but your spirit will
be full. That being said, our goal is not to jeopardize anyone’s health, so if
you have any health conditions,
please discuss your concerns with a Famine coordinator. Water will be provided
for the participants throughout the Famine.
Who can participate?
The Famine is open to all people ages 12 and up who possess an open heart and an
open mind. Although
In His Shoes is an Armenian Christian organization, participation in the event
is open to members of all
religious backgrounds and persuasions. However, all participants must agree to
take an active role in all
activities during the 30 hours. They must also agree to raise a minimum of $250
for the cause.
Where will the Famine be held?
This year, we’re hosting the 30-Hour Famine in the Student Affairs Conference
room at Glendale City
College (GCC). The building is easily accessible from the campus parking lot A
and parking permits will be
provided to you when you arrive. It is your responsibility to arrange
transportation to the Famine Saturday
morning at 7:00 am and from the GCC campus to St. Peter’s Armenian Church for
Badarak on Sunday
morning.
This sounds great! How do I sign up?
In your Famine packet, you will find a contract. Fill this out to commit
yourself the In His Shoes 2008 30-
Hour Famine. The sooner you sign up, the sooner you will begin receiving
information about fundraising
and how to make your famine journey a successful one!
So do the Famine!
This document contains all of the information that was in the packets distributed during the Famine Kick-off meeting. Each of the individual items in the document are bookmarked. When you open the PDF file, select the bookmark tab to go to: -Information Sheet -Contract -Sample Letter -Donation Chart -Receipts To view PDF files, you can get the free Adobe Reader from www.adobe.com