Benjamin is my 7-year-old nephew who isn't sure where he fits in the line-up of my grandkids, but is sure he does! Recently, at our family reunion, we took Dietz family photos. Later, he asked his mom why he wasn't in our pictures. He fits right in that stairstep of our 7 grandkids.
I'm amazed at Benjamin's heart. And not just his heart, but his theological knowledge. When he was recently saved and then ready to be baptized, his pastor was asking him questions to make sure he understood what he was doing. He gave better answers than most pastors---seriously!! He's amazing. I sincerely believe God's Spirit is on this little boy.
Benjamin is very concerned about what is happening in Haiti. He's heard the same story of Ti-Fam that I did at his age. That acquainted him with Haiti before the earthquake. So...he's going to help. And I have no doubt that God has placed this mission on his heart. Benjamin is going to raise money to send to Ti-Fam's mission. He's going to read books and is looking for supporters for each hour of reading that he does.
This mission is a great ministry that has been in Haiti for the past 60 years. And they're doing a great work. They're up to their necks in rescue operations right now. They have over 300 people in a 150-person clinic. And the missionaries are stretched to their limit in helping those who are suffering. Michael Kelley blogged an update about this mission's work today.
So...if you can help Benjamin, just jump on over to his blog (guest blogger on his mother's blog) and commit dollars to his hours of reading. (He plans on reading 1 hour a day for 21 days.) You'll make one little boy very happy. And you'll be helping Haiti. Will you help?
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I brought Hudson over and tried to explain what happened to Haiti and how Benjamin wanted to help. I told Hud we were going to give money to this little boy, so he could send it to Haiti to help. I asked Hudson how much of his own money he wanted to give from his piggy bank, and he said, "LOTS!!" Awwww...so we'll go let Benjamin know. Thanks for posting this so we would know. Do you mind if I post one on mine to link to yours? THanks
BY ALL MEANS, Marcy & Hudson! I think God is pouring out His Spirit on this youngest generation! THANK YOU, HUDSON!!!!
Ryan and Addie have finally decided to give! They each want to give Ben $1 for every hour he reads--and they're giving out of their own penny banks!
Yea, Ryan & Addie!! I'm so proud of you.
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