{"id":242,"date":"2009-02-13T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-02-13T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/redletters\/2009\/02\/february-food-drive-mission-accomplished.html"},"modified":"2009-02-13T05:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-02-13T05:00:00","slug":"february-food-drive-mission-accomplished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/redletters\/2009\/02\/february-food-drive-mission-accomplished.html","title":{"rendered":"February Food Drive: Mission Accomplished"},"content":{"rendered":"

You did it. <\/strong><\/p>\n

In just four days, you provided 120,000 meals to children in Ethiopia and Swaziland. We've received at least $13,125<\/span> toward this project, and we are so extraordinarily grateful for your generous response. You did it! Mission Accomplished!<\/p>\n

These meals will keep thousands of kids alive and participating in Children's HopeChest programs to help them with education, healthcare, and Christian discipleship. <\/p>\n

I'll continue to provide updates as I get them. Until then, please continue to pray for these shipments. There are a variety of logistical hurdles to jump, so please pray for a smooth delivery.<\/p>\n

I want to invite you to consider another opportunity with Children's HopeChest.<\/p>\n

This year, HopeChest is looking to double<\/strong><\/span> the number of sponsors in our program. If you want to start a life-changing relationship with a young orphaned child in Russia, Swaziland, Ethiopia, or Uganda, please consider signing up today. All of the details are on our Web site. CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR A CHILD.<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you so much for your participation and your continued prayers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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