Cucpake Kids - RESPONSE!

WoW! I have to tell you that I was a bit nervous about how all this would play out...not nervous about what we were doing or why we were doing it, but nervous about actually seeing people and selling cupcakes!!! What if no one showed up to buy cupcakes and the kids were discouraged? God is faithful and no matter what would have happened through our sales, we would have had opportunity to teach and train the children as God would have wanted us to.

BUT- God allowed us a really wonderful time together and we were able to raise a lot of money!

We met on two different occasions to learn about these children (the ones in the Remand Centers in Uganda - read HERE if you missed that post) and the background and mission of 60 feet. During those times, we discussed how we live and how others live. We were reminded that Jesus died for ALL of the people in the world and discussed how God did not save us based on good works but that being saved by grace alone and being God's handiwork, God prepares us to do good works. It is a natural result of those who love Jesus and seek to glorify His name. Ephesians 2:8-10 says:

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

We spent time watching a little video with images and facts and then split up into smaller groups to pray for these little ones and the people of sixty feet.


And THEN the cupcake decorating began! Each child brought one or two dozen already baked cupcakes and frosting along with any other decorations they might have had on hand. We had plenty of adults helping and hand sanitizer to keep things clean and edible ;). Some kids made signs during this time as well as little magnets to remind us to pray for all the things we had discussed.

In our own strength, we would not have sold many cupcakes during those two weeks; I am sure of that. In fact, in our own strength that first week, only 1 out of more than 20 places we called would let us sell cupcakes on their property. That one place ended up being a huge soccer complex that didn’t even have any youth games that day! We kept saying "Lord these are your cupcakes and your little ones - your will be done!" God still worked it out and was faithful as He always is; in unsuspecting ways, like He often does. The kids were sharing and talking with other children at the park, walkers, joggers, and a few adult soccer teams. It was such a joy to watch as our 6 and 7 year olds acted with courage and boldness (sometimes individually chasing a group of people down) – having one on one conversations with a diverse population of people, passing out flyers, and doing it all without us beside them. They had the Lord’s help instead, and that was priceless. 

The second week was supposed to go smoothly. We had several high school games and an event that were shoeins for us to sell at...Well, I had read the game schedule incorrectly which meant there was no big night game that weekend. Additionally, rain was forecasted so the other event we were planning to sell at was threatening to be canceled. Again, I was scrambling calling all sorts of places and realizing that even in this little thing, God was calling me to walk by faith. To trust Him and to obey.

Thankfully the event was not canceled due to the weather. The third grade girls had to work hard for their sales, because it was a high school event and most of the people there were kids who weren't going to drop more than 50 cents or a dollar in the jar. The girls again, stood in the cold, worked the crowds, told people about these children and how they could help. And dollar by dollar the money was collecting and adding up.

(Too much sugar possibly?)

The total rose to $705.28 for the two weeks combined! All to the glory of the Lord! According to Sixty Feet's website, here are some things that this money could be put towards:

• $5 feeds 10 children a healthy meal.
• $7 provides school fees for one child for one month.
• $25 provides 5 children with a Bible.
• $75 provides 10 children with blankets.
• $200 provides basic medical care to 30 children.
• $250 provides 10 mattresses.
• $550 provides 5 children a new bed.
• $4,200 provides salary for  hear for a new Ugandan staff member.

Donating any amount provides hope and love.

One dollar on its own doesn't seem like much in helping a broken world and needy people...This is similar to how one person on his or her own doesn't feel very significant or capable of making any difference. In The Hole in the Gospel, Richard Stearns says,

We might imagine that God’s vision for our world is like a great jigsaw puzzle. You and I are the pieces in His hand…The full picture only takes shape as all the pieces come together in their proper places. In this view, no single piece in insignificant….When we, like misplaced puzzle pieces, fail to show up, the overall picture is diminished.

We are so excited to do our best and play whatever small part He has called us to play. We know we are inadequate on our own but can have joy knowing Jesus is our strength! Praying you draw from His endless strength and joy today as you teach and serve so many families and little ones today.