A new season for BLING

Scroll down and look at the picture for a second. All of those earrings were made by 2nd-5th graders. I'm so proud of them! Nikki was telling me (Emily) a couple weeks ago how it seems like BLING changes in a new direction each year, and this year it looks like the elementary students at the Centers are going to be a big part of our program.

It's pretty funny watching their confused faces when I teach about profit, quality, and being good stewards with our money. Lately we've been talking about how God gives us talents for a reason, and we can use our jewelry making abilities to please and glorify God and use the money we get from it to help others. 

After having this discussion, one girl said, "I was going to keep these earrings for myself but I think I'll give them to my teacher to show her I'm thankful." Gotta love how honest kids are.

So be praying for these fun, loud, energetic and eager to learn young girls and our one awesome, faithfully devoted 2nd grade boy. We have a great group and I can already see growth in each of them since we started in September. The Lord is working in the lives of children here in Humboldt Park.