Local church pays it forward

By Liset Marquez on May 19, 2009 3:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

In early February, Matt Shirley, the College/Youth Pastor at Echos of Faith (E.O.F.) World Outreach Center in Ontario was meeting with local parishioners when he came up with the "Bigger than me" campaign.

The campaign is to raise funds for a children's Orphanage in Moshi, Tanzania called "Treasures of Africa Children's Home."

It came about when one of the parishioners who is a registered nurse at the orphanage explained to Shirley the needs of funds there.

"It was on our hearts to do something," Shirley said. "Also we really want to raise global awareness for our youth."

Drawing on his graphic design experience, Shirley designed t-shirts that could be sold to raise funds.

In an effort to draw awareness to the shirts, Shirley will be wearing the shirt this Memorial Day when he runs in he Los Angeles Marathon.

The goal is to raise $3,500 for the orphanage. The funds will assist in rent, electricity and water, he said.

"We're definitely not in the situation," Shirley said. "This reminds them that there are still people who work for a dollar a day."

Tonight, Shirley will host "Invasion Tour." The 7 p.m. event brings in ministers that focus on global issues.

Echos of Faith is located at 11255 Central Avenue in Ontario.

If you want to purchase a t-shirt or get involved you can contact Matt Shirley: 909 627 0927 ext. 279 or via e-mail, mshirley@go2eof.com

Front of the shirt

Back of the shirt

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