What a Prize

Everyday I am more amazed at the effects that poverty takes on children living in it. I had an 8th grader win a prize the other week at the Sunday Night Outreach. I took him to the where we keep the prizes so he could pick one out. The prizes are stored in the janitor's closet. He could have picked a number of prizes, however, he saw a twelve pack of toilet Tissue that was stored in the closet and asked if he could have it. He hadn't had any in his house for awhile. He said it would be great for him to take it so he could help out his family. I gave him the tissue and offered him a prize too, he refused a prize for himself because in his eyes he hit the jackpot. He was very happy and excited with what he received. I am learning more and more that children in poverty are always thinking about their family and how they can help provide the needs in the family. Each week we give children left over food to take home. We often make too much on purpose. Last night each family received a sack with food, can goods, nuts, and several pieces of fried chicken we had left from the dinner. I wish you could have seen the smiles on their faces as they were carrying food home to help their family.

Thanks for the prayers.