Report From Project 24/29
Thursday, March 30, 2006
During Project 24/29 we focused on the theme of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Worlds and the inequality between these countries. The experience officially began at 1pm on Friday when the youth began their 24 hour fast.
When youth arrived at the Corps that evening they randomly chose a small group which determined what World-group (1st, 2nd or 3rd) they represented during the project. The smallest group represented the 1st World; they got to sleep on cots in a smaller, warmer room. We had two 2nd World small groups who slept on chairs. The largest group of kids represented the 3rd World; they slept on the floor.
We had a Pasta World activity which demonstrated the distribution of population, wealth, and food among the 7 continents and revealed gross inequality. Roughly 29,000 pieces of pasta were distributed to each continent and the kids made a display out of what they were given.
Throughout the evening we also had Praise & Worship, heard a presentation about the Republic of Georgia and studied what the Bible says about giving, praying and fasting (Matthew 6:1-18).
On Saturday morning the youth split up and participated in various service projects around the Division. Some went to the Tom Seay Center to serve breakfast and prepare lunch for those in need. Some went to the Evangeline Booth Lodge and participated in Family Hour with the kids from the shelter while others distributed food and cleaned out a storage area. Some went to the Norridge Corps to clean and others went to collect food at the Jewel food pantry.
We broke the fast together on Saturday afternoon. The 1st World small groups were given a small chicken, rice, green beans and also had pop and brownies to eat for lunch! The two 2nd World small groups got spaghetti and the 3rd World small group was only given rice to eat.
Project 24/29 has been a good wake up call for our youth. For many, it's their first time fasting for 24 hours. It’s invaluable to teach them how actively give and support the Lord’s work while seeing how the world-wide Salvation Army can work together. It also provides yet another opportunity for Salvationist youth to fellowship, worship, study and serve together.
All funds raised from Project 24/29 will support the Army’s work in the Republic of Georgia. The goal was to raise $20,000 to help support summer camps and renovate the Didi Digomi's children center. If you are interested in supporting Project 24/29 it’s not too late. They will continue to collect pledges until Easter Sunday. Please email Mary Kim if you want to give.
(Photos and Report Courtesy of M. Kim)
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