St Michael & All Angels Parish Church,
Shefford
The United Benefice of Meppershall & Shefford
24 Hour Famine Begins...
At
1pm on the dot today, the youngsters from Shefford YNU Youth Group gathered
on the river bridge in North Bridge Street to start their 24 hour famine
in aid of World Vision.
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One child dies every 15 seconds through lack of clean drinking water and basic sanitation. That's not a one-off disaster - it happens every single day with crushing monotony. This is the challenge that the YNU group have risen to - helping World Vision in their quest to ensure that everyone has access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation as a matter of right. Wherever they live. |
River
water was hauled up to the bridge in buckets, filtered, and then exchanged
for their next 24 hours rations (drinking and washing)
Most of the rest of the afternoon will be spent at St Michael's Church where they will be building a 'coin river' out of donated coins.
Sunday
15th February will see the group visiting the Methodist Church, St Michael's
and the Baptist Church to give a presentation/drama production in support
of their efforts
Please do whatever you can to help our youngsters
Date 14th February 2004