Sterling United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010

30-Hour Famine

  
Each year our youth participate in the 30-hour famine.  The 30-hour famine is an event to raise awareness and money in support of hunger relief around the globe.  By foregoing food for 30 hours, and devoting themselves to a period of fellowship, study, prayer and service together during that time, our youth raise pledges to directly support hunger relief efforts.  World Vision International, a Christian aid organization that is active in many of the world’s poorest countries, will be receiving all of our funds.  
 
 2011 Famine Dates
March 18-19, 2011
 
Stop eating at 12:00 Noon on the 18th.
 
Come to church with permission slip and medical form at 6:00 PM on the 18th. 
Also bring sleeping bag, change of clothes, and toiletries.
 
We will break the fast with communion and a meal at 6:00 PM on Saturday.
Have a parent pick you up by 7:00 PM on Saturday.
 
 
2011 Famine Collection for the Marshall Islands
 
In our continuing partnership with the Marshall Islands, we will be kicking off our collection for the Marshall Islands in January. 
This year we plan to support WorldTeach and The First Lady's Maternity Ward Outreach Project.