Eggs For Eggs

I learned how to dye Ukrainian eggs at the State Fair when I was 10.  My sister Emily learned to do it around the same time and, being 7 years older, was much better at it.  She got the supplies to make her own at home for Christmas that year, and since she was better than I was, I pretty much gave up on it.

When Emily got married and had no more time for such foolishness, she left her supplies in our room and I decided to try dying eggs again.  Lo and behold, I was better than I had been as a 10 year old.  The trick is to remember that it is just an egg.  If you mess it up, there are a dozen more in the fridge.  For the last year or so I have been making eggs to sell at the Christian Bookstore my mom works at.

Last Sunday, our pastor was preaching on glorifying God with every talent he has given you.  He quoted a passage from Exodus (35:30-35) about God calling skilled artisans to decorate his tabernacle.  Not just calling them, but "filling them with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts" (vs 31).  For whatever reason (Spirit of God, maybe?) my Ukrainian eggs popped into my head.  Why was I not doing something with that talent to glorify God?

So, while whispering with my sister during the sermon (see Dr. Prince!  We were paying attention), I hatched a brilliant plan (pun only slightly intended).  I will continue to make Ukrainian eggs and display them at Dalton's, but now all donations towards my cause will be honored with an egg.  All donations will go to World Vision, purchasing chickens for impoverished families in other countries.  Chickens can be a life changing gift for people in poverty.  They provide a renewable food source and potential income.  Eggs for Eggs.  Get it?

I plan to post pictures of my eggs as I make them, and update readers as I purchase chickens.  Through World Vision $25 dollars will buy two chickens.  I can also take orders for eggs from this site, so if you see one you like, email me (see side bar) and let me know the name of the design you like.  There will be a $3 shipping fee for any egg that cannot be hand delivered.  I am also able to accommodate special orders, so if you don't see exactly what you like or have a brilliant idea for me, let me know.

One thing that anyone who reads this blog can do is pray for the chickens that will be purchased by these donations.  Pray that they will go to families who will use them wisely and that they will open the receiver's eyes to the generosity and love of Jesus.