A PET with Wheels

This morning we had a PET at church.  Instead of four legs, it had three wheels.  Instead of providing love, it provides valuable transportation for people in third-world countries who are not able to walk.

You can read more about the PET (Personal Energy Transportation) Project at  petinternational.org.  It is an amazing story.  Each of the vehicles, powered by hand, costs only $250 to make and ship nearly anywhere in the world.  At the website you can witness the joy of people finally being able to get around on their own.  Perhaps they have lost the use of their legs due to land mines or disease.  The gift of being able to move is priceless.

One of the vehicles was used in our worship service this morning.  For nine weeks the children's offering will go to buy PET vehicles.  The pastors enjoyed riding the vehicle to illustrate the ease of its use.

But it isn't only for children.  Adults are welcome to give, too.  Already this morning two $500 checks were offered--one from a Bethel group and another from a Bethel individual.  I have never seen so many $20 bills in the children's offering.  It is safe to say that this project has captured the hearts and imaginations of our people.

Transportation is grace.  If you want to donate to this project, you can send your donations to Bethel, clearly marked for the PET Project.  Or you can donate on line at the PET Project website.  Either way, your generosity is more than a glimpse of grace for the one who will benefit from your gift.  It is a huge measure of grace.