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post #21 of 294
10/23/09 at 7:55am
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Originally Posted by MIKE555444 

I have half heartily tried to sell eggs in our community but we never sold the first one.   I know I could be aggressive and sell them but I never really wanted to.  We have been giving them to our neighborhood.  As far as egg production I am getting a little less than 1 doz a day.  Our family may eat 2 doz a week.   So a surplus about 5 doz a week.  Here is our plan.  We want to have a Egg ministry.  Dont laugh...  This just might do some good.  First we gather the eggs and package them in egg cartons with stickers that have GODS WORD on them.  Who knows...  maybe someone who has never read a word of the Bible before could for the first time read Gods Word from one of our egg cartons.   Of course they are free as long as they last.  We could also target houses where we think there could be hunger..  that is not always easy to see but God can lead us how he want us to distribute. 

We have prayed about this and feel like we are being called into this egg ministry.   We are considering increasing the flock to be able to reach more people.  In fact we have one broody to hatch on Tuesday and my Dads incubator set with 40 or so eggs also.   I posted a wanted ad in the local freecycle and one lady has agreed to donate some building supplies that they bought and never used(I didnt post what I needed the building material for).   

Our familys budget operateds from week to week and is often tight.  One quick observation is that as our flock increases so will the feed bill.  I am thinking that we should trust the Lord to provide for that and if it is meant to be we will work it out.

On a side not my 15 yr old son and 17 yr old some have already jumped in and have been helping with deliveries smile

I would love to hear of any comments or ideas you guys may have?

(Now I am glad I never sold the first egg)

Thanks,  Mike


hugs Such a beautiful idea! You know that phrase 'If God leads you to it, He'll lead you through it'. I think the same applies here. Good luck with your new ministry! hugs

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post #22 of 294
10/23/09 at 8:14am

Could you possibly start advertising about your egg ministry?  Letting people know what you plan to do.  Maybe people would be willing to donate feed? even if it's not a non profit.  Some of us are not too interested in the tax deduction part but would just like to donate perhaps a bag of feed every once in a while.  You could advertise how much a bag of feed costs.  Let local churches in your area know what you are doing.  Maybe some members there would be willing to donate?

Your goal is a great idea! Perhaps once you start it will grow.  If not, there's nothing wrong in staying small!

Best of luck,
Mary

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post #23 of 294
10/24/09 at 3:47am
Thread Starter 

My flock is participating in the egg rally.  I have 14 Pullets but one of them is currently broody(hatches on Tuesday). 

Yesterday out of a potential 13 eggs I GOT 13 EGGS!!!!

To update:  I have had one nice lady offered to donate 3 hens to my flock.  I will work on getting them picked up and carfully...carfully add them to my flock.  Also another local farmer with a larger flock has agreeded to sell me his "overflow" eggs at $1 a doz.  This will help A LOT while I work to increase my flock.

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Edited by MIKE555444 - 10/24/09 at 4:07am
SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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post #24 of 294
10/26/09 at 7:32am
Thread Starter 

Today is a big deal for us... We have acquired 20 doz of eggs and we are labeling them tonight and will be out in the community delivering.  Please say a little prayer so the Lord will soften the hearts of the receivers tonight that they would consider our acts of kindness as Gods acts of love.  We hope that someone with needs in there tummies or needs in their hearts will be ministered to.

We have called Gods "project" Sparrow Ministries please pray for us.

Mike

SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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SPARROW MINISTRIES- Luke 12
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
With love and kindness we would like to offer a token of nourishment for not only the body but for the soul also
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post #25 of 294
10/27/09 at 9:09pm

Hey Brother,

I just came across your post.  Wanted to say I appreciate your comments and your faith in knowing that God will provide and I appreciate your heart for others who are in need. 

I would echo the suggesting about finding a local food pantry.  It would make it easier on y'all for having a one-stop shop to drop your eggs off at.

As for the additional feed costs, if the Lord has called you to this then He will provide the means.  That will be one sure sign that you have understood the calling correctly.

To Him be the glory. 

God Bless,

R. E. Van Blaricome  (Breed & Show true WBS Ameraucanas, Barnevelders, Buckeyes, and Welsummers)
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Seek Ye first the Kingdom of God, and all His Righteousness
- then these things shall be added unto you (Matt. 6:33)
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post #26 of 294
10/27/09 at 9:32pm

our church shares a building with a hispanic church that is buying the building from ours... i don't the technicals of it... but anyway... this church has a lot of migrant workers who have large groups living in one house and the church hands out food to their members who are down on their luck on monday nights... i was already planning to donate my excess weekly to this church's food bank when i get to the excess point.. not there yet.. but it's nice to see someone else realizing that this is a good idea.... so many hungry people....

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post #27 of 294
10/28/09 at 5:15am

so, how did it go?

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Barnevelders,Welsummers,Lavender Ameraucana,Bantam SilverDuckWing Wellsummers,Tomaru,Cream Legbar, BlueSlate Turkeys Midget Whites and Indian Runner Ducks. A husband well aware he is out numbered. NPIP Certified #WV 122   !

Member WCNA - http://wcna.webs.com/   Member Cream Legbar Club

 

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post #28 of 294
10/28/09 at 5:19am

Yes, please keep us updated.  What  great idea, sort of a literal translation of "feed my flock."

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post #29 of 294
10/28/09 at 6:29am

Now why didnt God make me think of that!  It is such a wonderful way to get the word out.  Why dont you ask others in your congregation if they have chickens and to help you grow it.  I also give mine away.  People say I'm crazy but mine go to my extended family and they need them just as much as I do.  I just tell people if they would like to donate money for feed then they can donate 1.00 a dozen.  It doesnt matter to me if they do or not..but I do ask if they want continual eggs to please save the cartons.  I think you should do this as well.  You would be suprised at what people will do to help.  Just start spreading the word around about what your doing.  People will come to help.  Just please dont be discouraged if the start is slow or you hit opposition...you know how sneaky the devil is at trying to destroy God's plan.  Just remember that if this is truely God's plan nothing will get in the way and this truely is a great way of getting  the word out to people.  I will pray this grows into a wonderful fruitful ministry and that many come to your aid.  Just wish I was closer!!

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RIP my precious Tiki (eclectus male)
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Wife to a wonderful husband, mother to 2 crazy boys, caregiver to a green cheek conure, a maximillian pionus, a rescue dog, 5 cats, 21 chickens( 5 EE's, 2 SLW, 2 Buff Orp's, 3 Black Austra's, 5 Golden Comet's, 3 GLW's , and 1 GLW Roo)+ 12 chicks

RIP my precious Tiki (eclectus male)
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post #30 of 294
10/28/09 at 12:48pm

That's a great idea, so glad you can bless those around you and share the Word. It's cute, reminds me of a great lighthearted book by Philip Gulley about Dale Hinshaw's egg ministry. Yours is serious, his was silly but if you haven't read it, it's a fun read.

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Shy-Harmony-Gulley-Philip/dp/006072708X

Jo Ann, grad student, homeschooling mom to 5, ICU RN, mom to 1 golden retriever, 1 Australian heeler mix puppy, 1 cat, 1 guinea pig, 2 golden comets, 2 buff orps, 2 Buckeyes, 2 Barnevelders, 2 Cuckoo Marans and our 20 spring 2011 rare chick assortment.
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