Samuel's Challenge

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Samuel Hall of Alpharetta, Ga., was raising money to go to Walt Disney World, but he decided the needs of hurricane victims were greater than his own. He donated a total of $91.32 for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts.

Samuel's conviction has become Samuel's Challenge.

Children can follow Samuel's example by helping lead in prayer for disaster victims and volunteers. They can also find creative ways to support disaster relief efforts. Much like the young boy who gave his loaves and fishes to Jesus, a small thing can be multiplied to meet the needs of many.

Samuel, and his grandfather, came up with the idea to set up a concession stand at a local golf course. Although the original goal was raising funds for a family trip, the money will now assist hurricane victims.

Like Samuel and his grandparents, children can work together to help others. This initiative is ideal for Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors, Children in Action, TeamKids, AWANA groups, and other children's groups.

Parents and grandparents can also help their children reach out in tangible ways to help disaster victims. Children can raise funds through bake sales, lemonade stands, garage sales, car washes, bike-a-thons, doing neighborhood chores and any safe activity where children can be a part of raising money to aid victims.

With creative ideas and proper supervision, children can have a faith-building experience and understand that they can be on mission with God, too.

Visit the links in the right column of this page for more ideas.