Hunger walk

Hunger and poverty are rampant in our world and escalating in the current economic conditions. Something can and must be done about them. Our local CROP Hunger Walk is a great place to start. For a few hours and a few miles, friends and neighbors will be coming together to, in the words of I John 3:18, "love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action."

On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 9, the Columbia Falls and Whitefish CROP Hunger Walks will be held to show our love and active concern for neighbors in need near and far. The participants, ranging from newborns to nonagenarians, will be raising awareness and funds to change the world in real and measurable ways - digging wells that will bring clean water to villages; providing seeds and tools so that people can grow their own food; helping communities and families rebuild after disaster. Whether it's responding to flood and tornado damage in parts of the U.S., or helping to rebuild earthquake-damaged homes in Haiti, CROP Hunger Walks are making a difference.  

CROP Hunger Walk funds will benefit the overall work and ministry of Church World Service - working around the world to help those in need help themselves through refugee assistance, self-help development programs, advocacy, and disaster relief. And, it's important to note that 25 percent of what we raise will help the food bank in their important work here in Columbia Falls. The CROP Walk in Whitefish will designate a local organization also.

So please mark your calendars and join us, whether as a walker or sponsor. Together - with your family, group or congregation - we can change the world, one step at a time.

You can register online today and begin gathering sponsors at www.cropwalkonline.org. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Ed Folkwein of the United Methodist Church, Columbia Falls, at 892-9593. Thank you.

Ed Folkwein

Columbia Falls