help spread the word...

I was reading this sad blog post...and thought I would help spread the word of some needs! Maybe you could help spread the word??? :)

http://cryoftheforgotten.blogspot.com/


"What we do with what we have is more important than what we have." S.H.

"We cannot take our money to heaven, but we can invest it for eternity." E.H.

This Saturday!

If you live in the Bloomington/Morton/Peoria area you need to be at this conference! :)

http://www.connectingheartsconference.org/

The conference has such great resources for families(and singles:) wanting to foster, adopt, or if you just what to learn more about how to support families that are stepping out in faith! Here is the link for you to learn more about this great conference that the Bloomington area churches put on each year. If you're going Saturday make sure you stop by the Ordinary Hero table to support OH!:)

I just opened the OH box..............and let me tell you.....Kelly sent some awesome/fun stuff!

(Coffee mugs, the silicone bracelets, kid jackets, the new hoodies, the zip up jackets, hats, and TONS of t-shirts!

Let me know if you'd like something. (email, text, facebook me...)

Oh, and remember you don't have to pay shipping!:):):)

Hope to see you there!!!:)

Convicting!!

Wow! Just read this blog post and I'm speechless....literally!

http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/02/if-not-usthen-who.html

makes you think....

Just thought I'd share this! Somone posted it and thought I would to!
Its very sad but just makes me realize how I truly need to pray more for people around the world! It also makes me realize how thankful I am for our free country!

http://www.itsagirlmovie.com/#.TzF4F9K6PXA.facebook
Here's the link. You'll have to copy and paste it because I'm forgetting how to link up stuff! :)

Preschool quotes:)

Last week was Children Around the World unit at school which is always great! It was such a fun day talking about Africa(Ethiopia and Malawi) with my students! They were a little confused when I welcomed them and told them to hurry the plane was leaving soon for Africa!:) One of my students said, "but Miss Hauter I think my mom will miss me!" Sooo cute!

Later on while I was reading a book on African animals one of my students that was from Ethiopia said, "I didn't see that in my backyard over there!" :) Oh kids are cute!

Thinking about Ethiopia and talking about my best friend being over in Malawi sure makes me miss both!

Anyways, just thought I'd tell you a few cute quotes by some preschoolers!:)

Random Act....

I have been very blessed with parents that lavish on us "kids" at Christmas time....My parents both come from families that love giving gifts. The Hauter family has MANY traditions and my parents for sure have passed down and even started new traditions that WE LOVE.:) This year before our family dinner my Dad talked to us about his Grandpa Hauter and how he loved Christmas time and giving to others. He lavished on others....just like Christ lavishes on us. So, my Dad and Mom for sure have lavished on us each year. I have many FAVORITE and memorable gifts that I'll never forget....including Capri my poodle. (I had to add her in there....:)

But the real reason for this post is to tell you about a gift that I received right before Christmas this year....it's one that....touched my heart....not because someone thought of me....BUT because.... they are lavishing on others and meeting needs for those truly in need. I have no idea who put the card in my box at church and I'll probably never know...but one thing is true...I will forever be thankful and I'm sure the children in Uganda will also be forever thankful!!!!:) My prayer is that the Lord will bless you over and over for blessing these children. Thank you for being a blessing to my heart. I'm forever grateful! -love, rachel

Here is what the card says:

"Random Act of Christmas Given because of God's perfect gift to us...

John 3:16."

"A donation was made to Amazina to help feed children in Masese."

Here is the link of information about Amazina. Maybe this will start you in the right direction for some ideas on how to help others for 2012......why don't you bless someone this coming year!!! http://http://amazimaministries.blogspot.com/

worth reading...

Just wanted to share this......

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www.cryoftheforgotten.blogspot.com