2012 Projects
During the season of lent our students are fasting from various things that typically cost them money. With the money they will be saving, they will be giving towards one of the following four organizations. We encourage you to join in on this incredible venture as we seek to put the broken things of the world back together through the power of Christ. To join the effort, simply e-mail lug@gfc.tv. We do not stop with lent, however. You can see how we are working to be a generation of change by clicking to see our Projects Throughout the Year.
Ideas for fasting:
1) All drinks besides water: Instead of paying for Starbucks or a Coca-Cola, save your money and drink from the water fountain.
2) Fast Food: Say goodbye to Chick-fil-a and McDonalds and save your money by packing a lunch instead.
3) The Grocery Bill: Work with your family to cut the grocery bill by 10%. Eating PB & J can go a long way!
4) Expensive Prom: Guys, make a reservation with the Hop & Ride and at Waffle House. Girls, host a dress swap party or head to the thrift store (lucky for you, vintage is in).
1) Stop Sex Trafficking: Students will be raising money to help rescue victims of sex trafficking in Atlanta. The money will go towards an organization called NightLight who will give them a home, teach them about Jesus, and help them earn income on their own.
2) Soap Factory: Help build an entire community in Kenya. In this village, most people spend the majority of their money on soap to help prevent disease. But this leaves little for food, clothing, and shelter. We’re going to help them build an actual soap factory, which will help them in two ways. First, they can buy soap for cheaper. Second, they can actually start making more money!
3) Compassion: We are adopting 6 children for an entire year through compassion international! Here is a sample story of how Compassion changes lives:
The Generation Change Mission Statement:
“We realize that God is sovereign and people make choices that often hurt themselves and others. Those two things do not stop us from acting, they are the reason we do. We are Jesus followers who act, Jesus followers who are committed to sharing the hope in our hearts with those who need it. We will not watch people die without hope when we have hope. We will not let people be held in lies while we know the truth. We will not watch people go hungry while we feast. We will not let people be slaves while we are free. We will not let our friends live without Jesus while we know him. We can’t change everything, but that does not mean we will not do what we can. We will not wait on the government to make things right, when we can do something ourselves. We do not hate those who disagree with us. We are not shaking our fists at the heavens. We are simply doing what we can, what we must, what we love. We follow Jesus and we want to see the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven, and we will pray, and serve and love, until it is.”
