The HUMC kindergarten class started their Mission Project in January with their goal to use the lessons taught by Jesus about helping people who have less. It was decided that we would purchase an 'animal' for a family in another country to help them raise their own food or clothing.

To raise money for the project, the children were to earn the money themselves. They were encouraged to ask their parents, grandparents, and family friends to give them 'jobs' in order to earn pennies! Also during the regular Sunday School class they could earn pennies by performing specific tasks; passing out papers, snacks, markers, volunteering to be a 'special friend' or 'prayer leader', etc. 

The week after Easter, we counted our money (90% pennies) and they had earned $40+ (more came in this past week). Almost all of that was pennies—can you imagine? That day we voted on the animal and they chose a flock of chicks. Since that only used half the money, they voted also for rabbits. 

We are so proud of our students!