I'm not sure if I've mentioned yet, but I'm a leader at the youth group held at my church; every friday myself and about seven other people (give or take) scramble together to try and put something nice together for our kids. That's what we call them, because after ten months of several hours a week on Friday, you get to know them and really care for them.
So long story short, the church is doing Operation Christmas child, where we're bringing packages for little children: think gender appropriate gadgets, and things you take for granted like soap, tooth paste, socks, etc. We made an announcement at youth group last week, and one person actually came in and filled a box.
But what was truely amazing was, Heather (one of the head leaders) said "Hey, if you guys can't bring in anything, you can give us a dollar, and we'll pick up something for you and donate it for the church." And one kid in the back gave in a dollar. And it was moving, because it was completely unexpected. And then another kid in the front. Two more on the side. And it was so incredible, the leaders all chipped in a few dollars and within five minutes we raised fifty two dollars for an incredible cause.
This is the kind of stuff I know God's got his hands in, because this is absolutely amazing. This... is why I love this place, and these people. Just wanted to share this with you.
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