Count your Blessings

And raise funds for the world wide “Mothers’ Union” which works at grass roots level through projects, training and advocacy work.

MU members believe in the right to hope, dignity and freedom for all regardless of faith, race or nationality and seek to empower, develop, and uplift people.

They encourage communities to lead and direct their own development – Local MU groups provide support using skills, knowledge, contacts & people-power to make things happen.

LENT: February 18th – March 29th 2015

Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Monday /

Tuesday

ASH WEDNESDAY 18
Many people are unable to access medications – Give 5 cents for every tablet you take today / February 19 / February 20 / February 21
Fresh drinking water is unavailable in many places – Give 5 cents for every drink you have today / February 22 / February 23 / February 24
Many people are homeless – Give 10c for every room in your home(including the smallest room)
February 25 / February 26
Insufficient clothing can be a problem – Give 10c for every green garment in your wardrobe / February 27 / February 28 / March 1
Many people have to walk miles to worship – Give 50c if you came to church by car & 20c if by bicycle / March 2 / March 3
March 4
In some places you need shoes before you can go to school – give 5c for every pair of shoes you own / March 5 / March 6
Lack of sanitation is a prime cause of illness – Give $1 for every toilet & bathroom in your house / March 7 / March 8 / March 9
Access to good food is often difficult – Give 10c for every piece of fruit you eat today / March 10
March 11 / March 12
Many people are illiterate – Give 10c for every book by your bed or on your table / March 13 / March 14 / MOTHERING SUNDAY 15 Mothers in Australia have access to excellent antenatal care – Give 10c for each of your children, grandchildren & godchildren / March 16 / March 17
Inoculations are not always available to people – Give 50c if you had a flu injection this year
March18 / March19 / March 20
Give 5c for every time you draw water (You will be amazed how many times you turn on the tap) / March 21 / March 22 / March 23
Many women do not have sewing skills or sewing machines – Give $1 for each sewing machine you own / March 24
March 25
Our homes protect us from the elements – Give 20c for every heating & cooling unit (including fans) in your home / March 26 / March 27
People in many countries have no access to running water – Give 10c for every tap in your house / March 28 / PALM SUNDAY 29
Many people do not have freedom to worship – Give $1 because you are free to worship today / PLEASE BRING YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO CHURCH ON PALM SUNDAY OR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. / PLEASE GIVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO...