b'letters READERS RESPONDA LONG HISTORY OF GIVINGWe would like to share an uplifting story from our congregation with you. Even in a time filled with fear and anxiety, The Church of the Pilgrimage of Plymouth, Massachusetts, continues their commitment toATON, COURTESY OF WILLIAM HARTING ART BY MARC Eending hunger and poverty by supporting Heifer International. For 40 consecutive years, the church has raised at least $5,000 for the donation of a Gift Ark, which is enough to provide two water buffalos, two cows, two sheep, two goats, as well as bees, chicks, rabbits and more. In 2020, the churchs campaign raised its largest gift yet, $7,300, to continue the streak.One of the most exciting efforts of the campaign was a drawing of an ark designed by Marc Eaton,Heifer International. In 1971,represented the congregation in a youth member of the church.then-Pastor Gary Marks, helpedHonduras, to see Heifers work Each time $1,000 was donated,initiate the first campaign to raisefirsthand. She said the highlight another tier on the ark drawing$5,000. Heifer had just movedof her trip was attending a was added. Marc said the drawingits Northeast Office to PlymouthPassing on the Gift ceremony.enabled him to combine his loveand set up a livestock center there,There is no doubt that The of animals and art while helpingwhere 200 to 400 food-producingChurch of the Pilgrimage will raise money for Heifer. The themesanimals were sent each year tocontinue to Fill the Ark every year were ocean life, farm animals,developing countries to help endgoing forward. We are committed woodland creatures and safari, withpoverty and hunger. In 1984, thatto Heifer International, and we the top layer featuring some ofoffice moved to Overlook Farm inwant to do our part to share Heifers Marcs favorite animals, includingRutland, Massachusetts, wherelove throughout the world.the opossum and red panda. it served Heifer until 2017.The Church of the PilgrimageMore recently, the churchsRosalee Sinn and Paula Caramellohas a long history of supportingnewest pastor, Dr. Helen Nablo,Plymouth, MassachusettsWHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE INWORLD ARK MAGAZINE? Take our survey and let us know at HEIFER.ORG/WASURVEY4| SPRING 2021'