Greater Woodfield Crop Walk:
Sunday, October 19, 2003

Usually held on a week-end in October, the Crop Walk is a time to get together and do a part to fight world hunger. Together people can make a difference! Registration starts at 1:00 PM, and the walk begins at 1:30. While it begins and ends at OSUMC, many other churches and service groups around the northwest suburbs participate in this "Greater Woodfield" event.

Of the money raised, 25% stays in our community. It is usually split between the Kenneth Young Center and two local P.A.D.S. sites. There is also a canned food collection, divided among local food pantries.

For more information, Crop Walk has a Web site.
Also, visit the Illinois Regional Office Web Site

Why CROP WALK?

Because of 30 young girls ranging in age from 4 to 13 - who have been rescued from life on the streets of Maputo, Mozambique. The southern African country of Mozambique is recovering from a brutal 13-year civil war that left many children orphans and many widows unable to care for their children. These girls were found by local churches and brought to the street girl's project of Church World Service partner, the Christian Council of Mozambique. Thanks to CROP WALK and other gifts, CCM has been able to purchase and outfit a modest home in a very poor section of the capital, Maputo, providing sanctuary, school and home for the girls.

When asked by Northern New England CWS/CROP Regional Director Bill Wildey "Why only thirty?" CCM officials replied, "Because we don't have enough money to help any more." There are many more girls and boys all alone, trying to survive on the streets who could be helped.

The Mission Commission sponsors the OSUMC Crop Walk team.