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Alphas/Omegas World Vision 30 Hour Famine • Friday, March 3, 2006 - Saturday, March 4, 2006 all pictures are 1.667 x 2.5 in. or 3.333 x 5 in. at 100dpi resolution click on any picture for a higher-resolution image (3.333 x 5 in. at 300dpi), suitable for printing |
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| A World Vision 30 Hour Famine poster greets participants as they arrive |
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The group participates in one of the first Tribal challenges of the famine--the Numbu Dance As part of their 30 Hour Famine materials, World Vision provides a game called "Tribe". Similar to television's "Survivor", several tribes compete in challenges that illustrate the difficulties faced by those in improverished countries, such as Ethiopia and Nigeria. Following each tribal challenge, bonus cards are awarded to the winning tribes, and a discussion-based devotion is given that is relevant to the topic of the challenge. The tribe with the most bonus cards at the end of the famine got their meals first at the end of the famine. |
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| Video games were a popular way to pass the time |
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| The next Tribal challenge--cross the "lake" without falling in |
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| The Kaputei tribe--Philip, Matt, Kelsey, and Brittany |
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| The Matapato tribe--Jake, Nathan, Brooke, and Brianna |
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The Purko tribe--Ashley, John, Michael, and Shane Among the materials World Vision provides to participating groups, identity cards give famine participants their new identities as needy children and members of various "tribes". Each identity card shows the child's new name, his/her picture, a detailed life history of the child, and any disabilities he/she may have. Many children in impoverished countries not only face hunger, but also disabilities such as blindness, deafness, the inability to speak, difficulty walking, or even AIDS. In the three tribal pictures above, several members are exhibiting their identity cards, as well as their various "disabilities". Identity cards are another way World Vision adds realism to the famine, making it "hit home" for the kids participating. |
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| Kelsey and Brooke watch a movie on the big screen |
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| The group prepares for bed |
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| The third Tribal challenge--be the last one to survive an AIDS epidemic |
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| Becke leads a discussion |
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| The girls watch another movie to take their minds off food! |
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| Even while fasting, the youth help the COFFEE Class prepare for their annual Roast Beef Dinner |
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| Ashley and John set up rows of dominos |
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| The group looks for items on their list in a Food Scavenger Hunt at Food Lion |
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| Time to check out! |
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| The group donated the food they purchased--over 80 non-perishable food items worth over $90--to Bethlehem's Food Pantry |
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| The group's final Tribal challenge--Danger Area |
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| Playing cards helps the time go by faster |
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| Nathan watches a movie on his laptop during the final few hours of the famine |
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| After a closing devotion and group prayer, the hungry famine participants are treated to a delicious roast beef dinner, courtesy of the COFFEE Class |