Read.Read. READ-A-THON: Read With Purpose, Read For A Cause.
Reading with a cause in mind since my first read-a-thon two years ago, I know that I will never be able to read for just myself. I love reading, but I am a quitter if there is no purpose or point. When the point is raising money for people who need it I don't quit. How could I? I go until I can't go anymore. I encourage you to find your cause, or to donate to one of the ones that others are talking about. Pick yours, really it will make this read-a-thon something completely beyond you, more than reading you are giving.
I would like to encourage all of you Read.Read.READ-A-THONers to consider reading for a cause. You have only 2 days left to think about what you would like to support.
I have chosen a group called Rabuna Fi, which means "God is here".
It is a program reaching the women of Sudan, not only with the Word of God but also to teach them to make crafts in order to earn family income, literacy training, tailoring school and others. I have decided that for each page I read I am going to donate $.10 to this organization. Rabuna Fi is an outreach of Far Reaching Ministries Aviation.
My heart has been stolen by this Rabuna Fi ministry, by these women and that they are not just reaching them with the gospel, but they are training them in life skills- things that they need so desperately. I have been bonded to these women through prayer and I hope you will be as well. Please watch the following videos, you won't be the same.
Here is the miracle taking place before your very eyes.
I love what these women are doing, they are in a country so racked with war and hunger- and yet (as you saw in the video) they pray for us while they make the crafts. I covet these prayers, I covet these prayers for our nation and for our families.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed... 2 Corinthians 4:7-9
Still need to SIGN UP!?!?! Sign up for the Read.Read.READ-A-THON now!
Want to donate to this cause too?? You can match my pledge or do a set amount, or whatever you want! Go for it!
Read.Read. READ-A-THON!! (TSS)
The Read. Read. READ-A-THON is coming right up, it is actually this coming Saturday (December 5th)! Can you believe it!?! I have tons of book gathering to do, and I have been working on writing some reviews so I won't be swamped afterward. So far I have been joined by the following peeps, and amongst them there are bookie friends new and old. I just can't wait to read for a full day with them all.
Make sure you read on for some very important information on the Read.Read. READ-A-THON!
To the Read.Read.READ-A-THON participants:
You'll need to be getting ready this week.
*Stash some snacks, (I recommend healthy and non-healthy so you don't get cravings in the middle of the event). Fruit, veggies, chocolate, popcorn, french bread, nuts, chips, trail mix.....there are so many good snacks. Stock up! I recommend staying away from caffeine though because it will not help you in the long run.
*Pick up some books that are short and sweet (I recommend YA, or chick lit, or just lighter than usual books). Go to the library, local used bookstore or wherever. But find stuff you want to read!
*Meet your Read.Read.READ-A-THON buddies!!! The list is posted below (as well as on the initial Read.Read.READ-A-THON post) and you will be in charge of making sure that this is an amazingly welcoming event for the two people who signed up before you, and the two after you. They are your people, stick with them, comment on their posts, keep them encouraged. Whenever you check in, every hour or two or so leave a comment for them. You are welcome to comment on more people's blogs- go all out if you want. But at the very least encourage those four people.
*Figure out where you are going to read. Sometimes you don't have an option, and other times you do. If you have an option figure out the best place for you to stay focoused and be at ease while dedicating your day to reading. Think about that now.
To Those Who Don't Know What I am Talking About:
What is a Read-A-Thon!? well it is a day where you choose to read for a full 24 hours, or 10 hours or 2 hours (I'll shoot for 24) and you get yourself all ready by getting food ready the day before, and drinks and a quiet place to stay focused and read. Yes, you try to read as long as you can and as much as you can- but really the main focus is to have fun and enjoy each other. Throughout the Read-A-Thon I am going to encourage the participants to check in on the two people above them (on that list up there) and the two below, just comment on their blog, post encouraging remarks and be friendly. Actually it is the best part about the read-a-thon, reading together and getting all loopy together. Sounds like fun, right!? It is!
To Those Who Are Ready to Sign Up (or want more information):
Is the Read.Read. Read-A-Thon itch biting you yet!?! If it is and you want to see my first post on this, do read that. To sign up, do so right below. Do it at your own risk though, because participating in read-a-thons is highly addictive. Promise.
Can’t do Dewey’s Read-A-Thon? Join Us!
A couple of weeks ago when our church planned a woman's retreat for this weekend, I was thrilled- then I realized something. It was scheduled for the same weekend as the Read-A-Thon. I am a book geek, nerd, freak yes it is true, and I LOVE THE READ-A-THON!! I love reading for a full day and testing the limits of my sanity. Check out my Vlog from last time if you think I am exaggerating. Yeah, I knew you'd be convinced.
If you are in the same boat and can't do Dewey's Read-A-Thon you should join up for this one! If you are doing Dewey's Read-A-Thon and just need to get a ton of reading done, join up! You can read for as long as you want during the 24 hours. I have a hard time staying up all night, but I try to make it. This will be my third Read-A-Thon and each time it gets BETTER! It would be even better with you...so if you are on the fence, join in-even for a bit of it.
Sign Ups are located below, if you want more of your bookie buddies to join up-post it on your blog! Feel free to grab the button too. Mostly just get ready to read yourself silly!!
Read-A-Thon Button in two sizes:
Here are the deets:
*Read-A-Thon starts on 5th of December, at 6am PST (Seattle,Washington,Vancouver)
*You can read for the full 24 hours or sign in for the first half or second or whenever you can!
*HAVE FUN! (eat,drink, read and build community!)
(I am sure I need to have more info here....if you notice something missing let me know!)
SIGN UP HERE!!
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