People are dying from the lack of clean water. In fact, it's the leading cause of death in under-resourced countries. 1.8 million people die every year from water born illnesses. That includes 3,900 children a day. The solution to this problem is directly beneath our feet. Drilling a fresh water well is a relatively inexpensive, yet permanent solution to this epidemic. $10 will give a child clean water for life. That's not an estimate. It's a fact. And here's another fact: Solving this water problem once and for all will cost about $10 billion. Not bad considering Americans spent $450 billion on Christmas last year. Our hope is that, by celebrating Christ in a new way at Christmas, the church can serve as the leading movement behind ending the water crisis once and for all.
This year Milestone Church is teaming up with other churches around the world and Living Water International in order to bless others as we have been blessed; to bring change just as we have been changed by Jesus Christ. We invite you to join in the story by cutting back on Christmas and giving to those whose lives depend on it.
Before you think we’re getting all Scrooge on you, let us explain what we mean. We like gifts. Our kids really like gifts. But consider this: America spends an average of $450 billion a year every Christmas. How often have you spent money on Christmas presents for no other reason than obligation? How many times have you received a gift out of that same obligation? Thanks, but no thanks, right? We’re asking people to consider buying ONE LESS GIFT this Christmas. Just one. Sounds insignificant, yet many who have taken this small sacrifice have experienced something nothing less than a miracle: They have been more available to celebrate Christ during the advent season. We're asking you to join us in giving the money you would have spent on that gift to Living Water International so that they can use our donations to save lives by digging wells.
For more information about this partnership or to donate Living Water International, please see the following sites:
www.AdventConspiracy.org: Join the Conspiracy
www.Water.cc: Donate to Living Water International
Before you think we’re getting all Scrooge on you, let us explain what we mean. We like gifts. Our kids really like gifts. But consider this: America spends an average of $450 billion a year every Christmas. How often have you spent money on Christmas presents for no other reason than obligation? How many times have you received a gift out of that same obligation? Thanks, but no thanks, right? We’re asking people to consider buying ONE LESS GIFT this Christmas. Just one. Sounds insignificant, yet many who have taken this small sacrifice have experienced something nothing less than a miracle: They have been more available to celebrate Christ during the advent season. We're asking you to join us in giving the money you would have spent on that gift to Living Water International so that they can use our donations to save lives by digging wells.
For more information about this partnership or to donate Living Water International, please see the following sites:
www.AdventConspiracy.org: Join the Conspiracy
www.Water.cc: Donate to Living Water International