Wild Weekend

[TigerJ]

No, it's not what you think. I spent 24 hours with a group of 22 teenagers. It was an event called the 30 Hour Famine. The teens fast for thirty hours starting after their lunch hour at school on Friday. They ate at 11 AM. They come to the church at 6 PM where together with a couple lay people, I had charge of them for the next 24 hours. We went ice skating and bowling. I went to sleep at 2 AM and got up at 7 AM. They didn't have a bite to eat until we ended tonight with pizza at 6 PM. Of course, since I'me with them, I had to fast too. The idea is twofold. First, it lets the teens begin to experience the kind of gnawing hunger that too many children live with their entire lives. Second, we raise money through sponsors to help feed some of those same children. It was a great experience, but I have to admit, I'm a little tired tonight.

[billsrebound2002]

Sounds like you had fun! 22 teanagers! WoW! That is impressive that they could all fast that long!

i did that before! get some rest! :D

I'm sure it would have been easier to accomplish if you all watched tapes of the "Glutton Bowl". Even I stopped eating for a few hours!!!

[Jaded 7]

I did that once too with my church TigerJ. It definitely opened our eyes and helped us understand what starving children go through. I think we also had to bring canned food to donate to the local shelters. That's nice you were able to participate in such an important event. :)