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How a little girl and 57cents changed history forever

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A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had just been turned away because it was to crowded. As the pastor walked by and seen her he asked her what was the matter and she looked up at him with big tears on her cheeks and said "they won't let me go to sunday school. The pastor asked why, and she told him that a man inside said there was no more room for me. This melted the pastors heart as to the sincerity of how a small schild could want to attend church so bad that her feelings were hurt.

Seeing her shabby unkept appearence with tangled hair and dirty dress the pastor could imagine the reason someone turned her away. Her took her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her to sit in the sunday school class. The child was so happy that her new found friend had helped her find a seat. She had been dreaming about Jesus and knew that he lived in that church house and she wanted to meet him. She went to bed that very night thinking of all the children who have never been given a chance to go to Jesus house and see what a kind loving friend he is.

Some two years later the poor little girl lay dead of unknow causes in one of the tenetment buildings where she played. The parents were poor by most standards and called the kind hearted pastor that they had come to know so well thru the excitement their daughter had shown when talking about him to see if he would help them with the final task of her burial. As her little body was being moved a worn and crumpled red purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some throw away trash garbage.

Inside was 57 cents and a note scribbled in childish hand writing which read: Dear Jesus this is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to sunday school. I have been saving this for two years, i hope it helps. When the pastor tearfully read that note, he knew instantly what he had to do. Carrying this note and the cracked little red purse to the pulpit the following sunday he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion. He challenged the people to get busy and raise enough money for a larger building, but the story doesn't end here. A newspaper got hold of the story and published it. It was read by a wealthy realtor who was so touched he offered them a parcel of land worth many thousands.

When told that the church could not afford it, he offered it to them for 57 cents. When word pread of this story checks were coming from far and wide. Within 5 years the little girls gift of 57 cents had grown to over $250,000.00, a huge sum of money near the turn of the century. That little gift planted a seed and her unselfish love was the spark of inspiration needd to move mountains.

Now this is where the story changed history, if you are ever in the city of Philadephia look up Temple baptist church with a seating capacity of 3,300 and be sure to visit Temple University were thousands of students are educated. Bit don't stop there have a look at Good Samaritan Hospital and at a sunday school building which houses hundreds of beautiful children, built so that no child in the area would ever be left outside during sunday school ever again.

One of the rooms of this building you can see a sweet picture of this little girl whose 57 cents became a legend along with a protrait of her kind pastor Russell H. Conwell author of the book "Acres of Diamonds". See how this little girl moved the hearts of many and still today Temple Baptist Church, Temple University and all its buildings were started by one little girl standing outside that little small church sobbing in tears because they would not let her come in to see Jesus.

Gods message is this: God can move mountains thru the willing, he can make things happen beyond belief and sometimes in the simplest means. Jesus who took her to heaven at that innocent age used the hearts of many to make sure that all children in that area would have a chance to meet him learn about him and live a better life. Even though she died in that empty building she lives on through the lives of everyone who made her dream come true.

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Heavy, guess this is what I needed today as mine was starting off on the wrong foot early on. This story makes what I thought was a bad start and awesome one. Thanks for sharing . Jesus is surely the way to His everlasting Kingdom. Amen

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Heavy, guess this is what I needed today as mine was starting off on the wrong foot early on. This story makes what I thought was a bad start and awesome one. Thanks for sharing . Jesus is surely the way to His everlasting Kingdom. Amen

Saint, this is just what i put these stories on here for, to lift up someone who is having a bad day.

Heavy, guess this is what I needed today as mine was starting off on the wrong foot early on. This story makes what I thought was a bad start and awesome one. Thanks for sharing . Jesus is surely the way to His everlasting Kingdom. Amen

Saint just what you said is part of the reason i put these on here for everyone. We all have had days like that and if one instance can bring new light to us it is all worth it. Hope all enjoys them.

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Thanks Heavy for the story, I must say you usually come out with some fantastic stories, they always bring tears to my eyes. Keep up the good work, and thanks for all of your wonderful stories.

I try to bring the best i can find that i think would fit in with today trials.

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As I wind down my day, which was an exhausting day and reason why... today I had both my parents in the ER this morning and just getting home. My sister rode in the ambulance that carried my father and I rode in the one that carried my mother. Both are doing okay now. But boy am I hanging by a thread. God is on my side and everything is in His hands.

Your story is a very uplifting story and it touched my heart. And it touched where I needed it most. God is working through you to bring such beautiful stories to us here. Your stories will have an impact on some of us here that will last a life time.

Yes your right God can move mountains through the willing. We just have to be willing to let Him work through us.

Yes this brought a tear to my eyes. Thanks so much for taking the time out to do this for us.

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As I wind down my day, which was an exhausting day and reason why... today I had both my parents in the ER this morning and just getting home. My sister rode in the ambulance that carried my father and I rode in the one that carried my mother. Both are doing okay now. But boy am I hanging by a thread. God is on my side and everything is in His hands.

Your story is a very uplifting story and it touched my heart. And it touched where I needed it most. God is working through you to bring such beautiful stories to us here. Your stories will have an impact on some of us here that will last a life time.

Yes your right God can move mountains through the willing. We just have to be willing to let Him work through us.

Yes this brought a tear to my eyes. Thanks so much for taking the time out to do this for us.

Im so sorry to hear that your going through this with your parents hope they are doing ok...you are in my continued prayers..... :)

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Thank you littlesam, all is well and thank you for caring. I don't mean to hijack Heavyduty's post. I would like the members to stay focused on his beautiful story. You can pm me if you like on my profile. Thanks again. Sorry HeavyDuty

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I don't think of it as that, these stories can be used in anyway to benefit anothers welfare. apology not needed. I do enjoy reading the replys that it has touched someone's heart and brightened their spirit just a little. I hope to plant more words in the hearts of many. God bless all who appreciate these stories.

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Beautiful story. Maybe we all can do some amazing things in the near future for the less unfortunate.rolleyes.gif

I do believe the point of the story is that we can, each one of us, make a significant difference, regardless of how much we have. We don't have to wait for the RV to make a difference. You can make a difference right now, no matter how broke or impoverished you may feel. It won't take anyone on this site two years to save up fifty-seven cents. So, do what you can do and do it now. Then later you can do more. But please, don't wait.

Thanks for the beautiful story, and the beautiful lesson. With all the people who need to learn this lesson of giving what one has even when that isn't a large amount, people like us, who are waiting for a windfall, are ones who also need that lesson.

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The History of the 57 Cents :

Thanks for sharing the story -- It was / is awesome --

Whether we realize it or not every word that we say and every action that we do has an impact -- positive or not -- on those around us -- You may think that to the world you are just one person and cannot possibly make a difference -- but in reality -- to one person -- you could be the world -- as in this story -- Hope you enjoy - May we all reach out and make a difference today UNEEK :rolleyes:

I followed up on this through Google. I found a site that gives the

true (almost exact same) story of the 57 cents.

Then, following that to

the Temple Baptist Church site, and on to the Temple University Library

Archives, I was able to read (in The Temple Review, v21, no 7, Dec

1912) the pastor's actual sermon.

The statistics from then (1912) show

the power of God manifested through a simple true LOVE gift.

Powerful then; even more powerful now. If you want to read it for yourself, here is the link:

http://library.templ...ions/hattie.jsp

The actual "Acres of Diamonds" is now in the public domain. Here is a copy of the entire lecture by Russell H Conwell:

http://www.soilandhe...of.Diamonds.pdf

Blessings herz.pngUNEEK

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