FAITHfund: Wheels Are Set in Motion

Monday, October 11, 2010

Wheels Are Set in Motion

Armed with crayons, markers, and enthusiasm, today about 2/3 of the Flint Meadow Primary gathered at Sister Frank's house for step one of operation F.A.I.T.H. The children voted on a few acronyms for the Faith fund. It was agreed to keep the one mentioned in the last entry: Fly An Islander To Heaven. First the children came up with ideas of how they could earn money. Their goal was to raise at least $200, which represents about 10% of the cost to send two adults to the temple. They have faith that for every dollar that they earn, the adults will step up to the challange and donate $9.00, (the remaining 90% of the cost).The children colored flyers explaining the project. These will be distributed around the ward. The children also stuffed and addressed receipt envelopes. They were then organized into groups. Each group was assigned a group leader, who will be responsible to make sure each group delivers the flyers. The leader will also spearhead the collection of funds by their group, starting a few days after the posting of the flyers. These group leaders were generally the older primary members. Each leader accepted his/her responsibility with enthusiasm and a willingness to serve that would put most adults to shame.

If you are reading this blog, it is probably because you received one of the flyers delivered by your neighborhood primary children. When these children return to your door, please be generous. Offer these children chores to do so that they can earn their 10% of the cost to fly at least two islanders to the temple. And also be generous in your donation so these children can raise the remaining 90% of the cost.

Check back soon, as we will soon have information about the people who be the recipiants of the funds raised.

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AnonymousOctober 20, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Awesome Mom!
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Faith Fund Invitation

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are blessed with the conveniences of life. With little effort we communicate, travel, and shop. Even temple attendance is relatively convenient—our temple is only 15 miles away. The close proximity of the temple makes attendance a simple matter of choice. Imagine living on a remote Pacific island where members of the church have a great desire to attend the temple but they can’t afford the expense of traveling thousands of miles to the nearest one. Yet they are worthy members of the church who want, need, and deserve the blessings of being sealed together with their families forever. We primary children are not old enough to participate in the “Ward For the Lord” temple activity. But we have come up with something that can help some Pacific islanders participate in their own temple work. We are involved in a project we have named: Fly An Islander To Heaven, or F.A.I.T.H. fund. (After all, isn’t the temple the closest thing to heaven here on earth? See President Monson’s quote on the back cover of the October Ensign) Here is how the project works. We children will do chores, donate birthday cash, or do other creative things to earn money. We have faith that if we can raise 10% of the cost to send a family (at least a husband and wife) to the temple, (approximately $1000 per person) then you as our adult and teenage neighbors will rise to the challenge and donate the other 90%. But we need your assistance. There are a few ways in which you can do this: 1. Provide us chores in which we can earn money to donate to the cause 2. Donate money (No amount is too small, or too large) 3. Tell your friends about our project (We do not have to limit the money collected from within our ward boundaries). We will be coming to your door shortly to offer you the chance to donate. *We hope to wrap up the project by the end of October, in line with the “Ward for the Lord” ward temple activity. * This project could not be orchestrated through the ward because of accounting purposes. However, on a private basis we have obtained a charitable organization status so that your contribution will be tax deductable and you can feel comfortable with your donations. *All donations will go directly to the travel and hotel expenses. *Recipients will be chosen through prayer and the help of the Marshall Islands mission president. (keep checking our blog for info on potential recipients. *The amount of money we raise will determine the number of people we send. *More infomation, and the progress of our project will be posted online at www.thefaithfund.blogspot.com *If you have any questions feel free to call Carolyn Frank, Jessica Steele, or Michelle David.