Do you have a special talent?

Do you have a compelling desire to do that (whatever "that" is) and only that?  It's been a weird and cool week for me.  My brother is an artist and has a show at the Clear Lake Art Center. I went to his talk on Tuesday evening and he spoke about the creative process and what compels us. He has had a wonderful life of creating beautiful things and either selling them or giving them away (whichever moves him). I am grateful for him and his heart.

Creative juices that result in beautiful art is pretty cool and I'm proud of my brother.  I look around and see so many expressions of creativity and am amazed at the added value these bring to the world.

Well, so much for  being philosophical. I am going to mention names because I just have to.  People are sharing their talents to advance fundraising for the school in Uganda.

• Dan G. is making paracord handles for the Siloam water tumblers. Not just any paracord handle but reversible, color coordinated and a perfect fit for our promotional water tumbler.  Art in a cool, utilitarian and attractive form and Dan is doing it to help raise funds for Siloam.  Thank you Dan!  
• Last week, Wally S. told me he is making cardinal whirligigs in his shop to benefit Siloam.  (Okay, I am going to pretend these are Iowa State whirligigs and that is just a fact.) :) Anyway, another cool talent being used to benefit others. Thank you Wally!
• There are other stories and you know who you are!

These gestures are inspiring!

So I bet you are wondering where we are at bottom line for our fundraising.  As of today, we have $7,338 of the $10,000 needed for the school.  Pastor Peter receives funds each week toward progress of the building and pictures below show how far he has come.  For more detailed information, check out https://www.lakeunionchurch.org/by_the_numbers_and_progress_updates.

We need everyone's help to get to the goal!  We are so close!  Thanks to all of you who pray, donate, buy stuff and share your gifts/talents.  All of this will build a school for those much less fortunate in Uganda.