By Sue Lewis
Hayden Schaefer. Cadence Kraayveld, Derrick Schaefer
The Lighthouse Christian Children’s Church chose World Concern for the recipient of the proceeds from their bake sale at the Fidelis Flea Market in West Sound on Saturday, February 11.
World Concern provides livestock for families in third world countries to assist them in becoming self-sufficient. The children have raised money for this group for the last two years; but this year they really outdid themselves. Last year they raised enough to buy a flock of chickens with a coop, a pig, and some vaccinations. This year, with baked good donations from the families in the church and additional donations from The Wildflour Bakery, Teezers, and the Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast, they raised $176. The children will get together in the next week and pore over the catalog to decide just how their donation should be spent.
It was very gratifying to hear these children explain to their customers exactly what this project is all about and why they are doing it. Zion Smith and Cadence Kraavyeveld, working the table, told everyone that “God loves you.”
Derrick Schaefer researched World Concern and shared it with others. He helped the children create the banner pictured behind the table. Hayden Shaefer, age 6, guarded the tip jar. It was a fun and festive day. It will also be a happy day for the recipients of goats or chickens or other animals for families to raise. What an excellent project for our children!
**If you are reading theOrcasonian for free, thank your fellow islanders. If you would like to support theOrcasonian CLICK HERE to set your modestly-priced, voluntary subscription. Otherwise, no worries; we’re happy to share with you.**
