Encourage Your Kids to Dream
I (Jeff) just love what one Dad did to encourage his daughter to dream big–and get some great exercise!
Women of Purpose Event
We don’t currently have many discipleship groups specifically targeted to women; but check out this event for ladies in November. Lauren Daigle is doing the worship and many of us love her music….to join the discussion about going, go here on Facebook.
https://penndelwomenofpurpose.org/2016-celebrate-conference
Ancient Toilets Prove the Bible to be Accurate
One of the questions I (Jeff) often get is “How do I know the Bible is true?” While there is an element of faith in believing, there is also a lot of archeological evidence that shows the stories recorded in the Bible are true. Here’s one story from Relevant Magazine:
This is a crazy story. Archaeologists in Israel were recently digging at the site of the ancient city of Tel Lachish located in the Kingdom of Judah. There, they uncovered what is believed to be a 2,700-year-old toilet like one actually described in the Bible. Seriously.
The toilet was found in a room of a multi-chambered gate, that may have once been a shrine. Nearby, were small altars to cult figures which appeared to have been intentionally damaged: their “horned corners had been smashed.” According to The Times of Israel, it looks like ancient Israelite rulers installed a toilet in the alter room as a way of desecrating idols to false gods. As it turns out, this exact scenario is mentioned in the Old Testament. 2 Kings 10:27 says that Israelite forces had previously “demolished the sacred stone of Baal and tore down the temple of Baal, and people have used it for a latrine to this day.”
Read more at here.
Check-in on Facebook to Make a Difference – October 2016 Cause
For the month of October, we are partnering with Compassion International to provide loving care for children living in poverty.
Every 6 check-ins provides 1 day of care for a child in need.
Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. The goal is for each child to become a responsible and fulfilled adult.
When you check in on Facebook, feel free to add #compassion4kids to your posts. It’s a great way to remind your friends and family why you’re checking in!
P.S. If this is the first time you’ve heard of our Facebook check-in program, here’s how it works… we make a donation to a Kingdom-building cause every time someone checks in on Facebook. It’s a great way to tell your friends about Deep Water and do some good in the process. If you need some help checking in on Facebook, just ask!
How Checking in on Facebook can Change the World
Our Community has done a lot of good through people’s dedication to supporting causes by checking in on Facebook as we partner with other churches doing the same thing. To celebrate the amazing work we’ve done in the world together, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on our non-profit partner, Save The Children.
This past August, we supported Save The Children by providing 51,395 days of early education for children in need. Every 2 check-ins provided 1 day at an early learning program. Here’s more about their mission and how their early learning program is changing the lives of hundreds of children.
The Need For Early Learning
Nearly 15 million children live in poverty in America and lack access to educational resources. This means that their chances of succeeding in kindergarten (and the rest of school) are shockingly low.
For children to succeed, it’s vital to begin education at an early age. Without a solid foundation, their futures are set up for failure. That’s where Save The Children comes in. Through our check-ins with Save The Children, we were able to provide the foundation children need to succeed in school and for the rest of their lives.
(© Photo: Susan Warner / Save the Children)
Save The Children’s Solution
Save the Children reaches the youngest U.S. children in need with early childhood development activities. Their services include a mix of high-quality classroom programs and home visiting for children from birth to age 5, as well as comprehensive family services.
They also provide parents with age-appropriate activities for their children, help monitor developmental progress, and coach parents on how to interact with children to promote early literacy.
(© Photo: Susan Warner / Save the Children)
Bill Corwin, Vice President for U.S. Programs with Save the Children shared this message:
Every day, vulnerable children miss out on the learning they need to succeed in school and in life. Here in America and around the world, our caring professionals are working hard to give girls and boys a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. In the United States, too many children are living in poverty – they fall behind in school, and can never catch up.
Did you know 3-year-olds in low-income homes have heard 30 million fewer words than other kids their age? And by fourth grade, most of them can’t read at grade level. But just because a child is living in poverty doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t have potential, and because of support from people like you, we can help build a solid foundation for learning when children are young.
Thank You For Checking In
Thanks for always checking in and supporting great causes like Save The Children. We can’t wait to see what we will do together in the future!