USA (MNN) ― For about the cost of giving up one cup of coffee every day during Lent, an educator for an entire village can begin teaching simple hygiene concepts.
The disparity in value between the cost of a cup of coffee and a teacher is jarring. The significance of what that hygiene educator can do is life-changing. That's why Lifewater International breaks it down to manageable chunks...so that many will respond.
That brings us to this Lenten season. Jesus retreated into the wilderness and fasted for forty days, enduring temptation to prepare for his ministry. Later, the time was used to physically and spiritually purge in order to participate in specific sacrament.s. The whole focus is on sacrifice for the benefit of others and grace.
That makes Easter the most important holiday of the year, yet Christians often trivialize the import and limit their observations to a single Sunday. Lifewater wants to see engaged Christians reaching out with their resources to make a difference in the world with the hope of Christ.
That's why they're launching Significant Sacrifice, February 21. The program is aimed at enriching the Easter experience by helping believers reflect on what Christ gave up for our sake.
It's a simple concept. Participants commit to giving up a favorite beverage, food, or other item/activity, and saving the money that would have otherwise spent and donating it to Lifewater.
With it, Lifewater helps people access safe water and sanitation. Last year, the money raised from 'Significant Sacrifice' provided 3,000 people with safe water sources. It breaks down this way: for approximately the cost of giving up one dinner out per week during Lent, a family of six gets a life-giving source of safe water. Or, a movie for two each week during Lent, provides the materials for a latrine for one family.
Click here if you want to particopate.
