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Sunday School Class Buys Six Cows for Paul Carlson
MERCER, ISLAND, WA (June 2, 2006) - The fifth grade girls Sunday school class at
Mercer Island Covenant Church hoped to raise $350 to buy a cow and calf for the
Paul Carlson Partnership by selling homemade crafts and coffee cake.
After all the money was counted, however, the girls discovered they had
raised $1,400.
"They were pretty surprised at how excited the people were and how their
things sold so quickly," says Julie Steel, pastor of children and families.
"They didn't see how big this was going to get." As a result, three pairs of
cows and calves will be purchased.
The girls spent a lot of time outside of class, assisted by their Sunday
school teacher, Joan Selvig, making items to sell. They also made posters and
power point slides used in the worship service to advertise the project.
Jim Sundholm, director of the Paul Carlson Partnership, says he is grateful
for the students' work. "We hear the quote, 'a child shall lead them,' and once
again, its the young ones who step forward and become the difference makers and
set the model for us."
"The impact of this starter herd will last for many years to come," Sundholm
adds. "It's a gift that will keep on giving."
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