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We enjoy hearing about how folks have done The H2O Project. Here’s some of what you’ve told us so far:
“We are always so glad to help. This project really hits home for students and adults alike. It helps us to realize how blessed we are.”– Sandy, Wichita, KS
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“Our youth group did the H2O project during lent and it was AWESOME! I don’t know how much we raised, but yes I printed out the scorecards, and we got some bracelets also. Thank you for your help and all you do to spread Jesus and His love.” –Emilie, Papillion, NE
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“The idea of consumption to contribution is very powerful.” – Carolyn P., Los Angeles, CA
“I think it gave our school eyes to see the world beyond American borders.” – Andrew S., Bettendorf, IA
“We started this project … and did it at our high school during Lent. Our little trickle of water… grew and grew and grew. As the word got out into the community others joined our school…” – Sandy B., St. Cloud, MN
“Thank you for a great challenge! It was easy to put together and all the online materials were great.” – Molly C., Belton, MO
“My name is Andie and I am 11 years old. Last summer I was involved with a work camp. There, I saw someone with one of the blue wrist bands on. I asked what it was about and I thought it was very interesting and could make a big impact. I talked about it with my preacher. I presented my idea to the church. We got it started for 2 weeks in the church. We ended up with $5,000 dollars! We are building 2 wells in Casii, Kenya. They are both going to be serving about 3,000 people each. I know God has spoken to me through this. I can’t believe how much money we earned and how many people we are going to be serving. Thank you for having this project to help so many people. Hopefully other people will see this and pass the blessing on!” – Andie M.
“We are hoping theH2O Project could be a yearly event for the High School and each year raise more money for building wells! Thank you for your help and thank you for all your hard work in what you do to make a difference!” -Brenna B., West Des Moines, IA
“…We would definitely like to run this fundraising project again next year, carrying it throughout Lent until Easter, like we did this year.” – Carlo F., Orinda, CA
“…it was very powerful.” – Mark K. of ONE Community Church
“Our pastors really got behind this mission. We were touched watching small children drop their offerings into the water pitcher on the altar!” – Vicki K.
“…Made me realize how much we take everything for granted- from bathing, to teeth brushing, to laundry, to dishwashers, to drinking sodas- we are so rich, and yet we don’t even realize it.” – Robby G., San Antonio, TX
“We put up a new cup every 10 dollars to represent another child that will have clean water for life. Then we have one of our children stand up to represent a child somewhere…” – Dawn I., Lakewood Alliance Church
“This was an absolute eye opener for our congregation.” – Brandon L., Clifton Springs, NY
“We learned that: we are blessed, we can make a difference, sacrifice hurts, but helps!” – Jason L., Westerville, OH
“It’s a great project for college students and young singles because it doesn’t actually cost the participant anything. The money is merely being reallocated to give life and hopefully the gospel to people. Well worth it.” – Kevin A., Arlington, TX
“We made labels and wrapped them on water bottles – sold them with the bracelets for $1 at high school lunch as our fundraiser.” – Morgan H., Sugar Land, TX
“The materials made this very easy to organize.” – John M., Tampa, FL
“My students really love doing this project every year, and they get their peers excited about it too. It’s nice to see kids giving up things to help others.” – Hayley B., Pearland, TX
“…The DVD’s were amazing. The high school youth really got into it and learned a lot.” – Janet R.
“This project has truly been a blessing. It brought together three of the churches in our community as well as our high school. We were surprised at the amount of money we raised, but the donations we received clearly show that God really can do anything!” – Camille M., East Bernard, TX
“We make it a part of our Confirmation program and invite the candidates and sponsors to participate together in the project.” – Linda Abel-T., Oak Grove, MN
“This was… putting faith into action.” – Arnold R., Bakersfield, CA
“We just did it with the youth group this time, but early in 2011 I am going to be getting the adult congregation involved as well.” – Matt V., Corona, CA
“This was… putting faith into action.” – Arnold R., Bakersfield, CA
“A wonderful experience in being the hands and feet of Jesus to the world.” – Jason L., Westerville, OH
“We had a rather amazing thing happen around here. We started the project with our children’s department and then the entire church got in on it.” – Sheri T., Praire Village, KS
“The H2O Project as an incredibly fun and successful event… and because of our efforts as a school, an African village will never be the same.” – Andrew S., Bettendorf, IA
“We do this every year in January. This is our 7th year.” – Teresa C., Algonquin, IL
“We had a blast with it.” – Jeanne A., Houston, TX
“You have stirred our whole congregation to love and good deeds in Christ.” – Children’s Dept. at Hillcrest Covenant Church, Prairie Village, KS
“Many high school students in this modern day culture never hear about a God that has created them, loves them and has a plan for them. Those that may have caught wind of this declaration often do not get to witness and experience His hand in action. However, today the High School students at the Cornerstone Youth Group can boast of both! They have heard and learned of this Great God and NOW can testify that He is able to do far more than they ask or imagine!” – Sally Jo F., Brighton, MI
“Your program was awesome. The kids absolutely loved it.” – Don M., Middle Village, NY
“Students really responded to the videos and images – creating posters and giving them a better understanding of running water as a luxury.” – Sarah L., Niceville, FL
“We have done it every year for the past three years and will continue to participate!” – Jason L., Westerville, OH
“I could sense her softening as she realized I wasn’t selling anything. Then as I explained that it takes about one dollar to provide clean water to one person for an entire year, she started to cry and reached out for a free kit.” – Curtis C., Dallas TX 2012 Conference