It’s giveaway day! (<–I’ve been wanting to say that for awhile now!)
Today I’m hosting my first ever giveaway in an effort to highlight a ministry founded by a girl whose story has radically affected me. I blogged about her book a while back, and since then I’ve come across countless others who have been as moved by her story as I have.
Amazima Ministries, founded by Katie Davis in 2007, endeavors to “care for orphaned and vulnerable children and the poor because God commands us as Christians to love our neighbors, and to lay down our lives for our friends.”
I encourage you to read more of Katie’s story if you haven’t already, either in the book or on her blog. It’s a story that just might mess with you a little, too.
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Today I have three beautiful new one-of-a-kind necklaces to give away, all handmade by Ugandan women from magazine pages!
I LOVE these!!
Here are the multi-colored …
and the blue (not currently available online) …
and the green (also unavailable currently) …
I have multi-colored and blue myself, but I’m also coveting the green a little. I really love my beads, and I think you will, too.
This video shows how the beads are made. It’s so cool!
The purpose of this giveaway is to highlight Katie’s ministry, so subscribing to Make Me A Mary won’t gain you extra entries (but by all means, follow me if you want because I’d love to have you!) …
Here are the four ways you can win. Please leave a SEPARATE comment below for each option you choose.
This giveaway will run today through Sunday, February 26, at 11:59 CST. I will announce the three winners on Monday, February 27.
* Colors will be dispersed in order of name drawn. (In other words, if your name is drawn first, you get to choose first!) Names will be chosen by Random.org.
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As you take a look at this ministry, if you feel led to help, you can give online right here. It won’t earn you an extra entry, but your eternal reward will be far greater than jewelry anyway. If you aren’t comfortable giving online, you can use this address:
Amazima Ministries International
PO Box 682521
Franklin, TN 37068-2521
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I’m also highlighting Amazima Ministries over at Sisters in Bloom today. Stop in for a visit—we’d love to see you over there.
Good luck, and blessings to you!
{This giveaway is now closed.}
Did all three things! Can I pick the multi-colored? ;)
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Okay, now I’ve done all four things and commented. I’m such a good girl. :)
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I ran across Katie’s blog a few years ago (is that possible?) and was blown away. So incredibly love the ministry!
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These necklaces are beautiful…I have one in blue and wear it often but the story behind it all…well, it amazes me!
I have ‘liked’ Amazima on Facebook
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I have also shared the giveaway on Facebook….I wish I “tweeted”
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Liked on facebook! Great ministry!
I absolutely love Katie’s ministry!! I’ve “liked” her on Facebook for awhile now, and I also just shared your blog post on my page. :-) The necklace giveaway is such an awesome idea!!
Katie is such an inspiration and the necklaces are so beautiful.
Shared this giveaway on Twitter and on Facebook. Liked Amazima on Facebook and shared about Amazima on Twitter.
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I “liked” Amazima ministries on facebook!
I shared this on facebook!
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I like Amazima Ministries on FAcebook :) :) I’m really familiar with this ministry…I read about it on another friend’s blog. It’s truly amazing. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of CAlifornia, Heather :)
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I shared the giveaway link on my Facebook page :) :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of CAlifornia, Heather :)
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I liked this on Facebook. Thanks for highlighting this amazing ministry!
Okay…I love these beads and this ministry, only trouble is I’m not on Facebook or twitter….can I still be entered if I blog about it? Please…..
I LOVE the multi-colored ones! But they are ALL beautiful – just like God’s children in His eyes :) I love reading about Katie’s ministry in your blog a few days/weeks ago – thanks for sharing that with us – and all your blog entries. You are so precious to many of us now.
Thank you for opening your heart and life for all to see & learn about the love, grace & mercy of God.
Love you!
I am a fan of Amazima on facebook!
I shared this giveaway on Facebook!
So glad I found your blog! Liked on FB
Shared link on FB!!!
Shared on Facebook!
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Liked Amazima on Facebook!
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Shared about Amazima on Twitter!
Lyn Hallewell recently posted..Lodged
I’m a new reader!! I love Amazima Ministries and I read Katie’s blog and I’ve read her book! Amazing!
Shared this on Facebook!
I’ve also “liked” Amazima Ministries on FB.
Tweeted about this giveaway!
And I tweeted about Amazima Ministries and Katie’s amazing blog!
These necklaces are so beautiful. The ministry is inspirational!
What a cool giveaway – and what a cool ministry! Love it – thanks Amy! And thanks for your continued awesome blogs – love them :)
I tweeted about Amazima Ministries!
I “liked” Amazima Ministries on fb!
I shared this giveaway on fb!
I would love the green necklace I already have the other two and I also have the bracelet I love Katie and her story!!!! :)
I forgot to tell you I shared on facebook
Hi Amy,
I came upon these beauties on Amizima’s website around Christmastime and was going to buy some. I totally forgot! Your post reminds me. They look like a lovely gift. (And I want a couple for me :) )
Glad you posted this, and included that so-interesting video. Thanks.
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OOOHH LOVE!!!!!!
I “liked” on FB!
AND shared a link on FB. :)
Loved ALL of the necklaces! The multi-colored one is my favorite, but ALL are beautiful!
May God Richly Bless You as you continue to make others happy! God is good ALL the time!
I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/apichea/status/173143075126906880
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I tweeted about Amazima!! https://twitter.com/apichea/status/173143094533947393
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I liked Amazima on Facebook {P.S. THANK YOU for highlighting this ministry!!}
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Loved. Katie’s book. Love the work that Amazima is doing. Every time she posts on her blog… she touches my heart and renews my love for Jesus.
Tweete about the giveaway.
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Tweeted about Amazamia.
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Liked their FB page.
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Shared the giveaway on FB.
Whitney Lavender
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Just shared this on Twitter
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And also on Facebook!
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yes I tweeted about the giveaway!
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I tweeted about Amazima Ministries!
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Oh yes, I liked them on facebook! Wonderful ministry!
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I posted about the giveaway on facebook!
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tweeted
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Thank you for highlighting this ministry! I liked on facebook and I do truly like this one. Thank you for your honest encouragment daily too.
You asked for seperate entry’s so to let you know I also linked this giveaway on facebook. Win or not I hope this increases her sales. I can’t wait for the green ones to be available online, it is the best color created! :)
I “liked” Amazima on FB.
Beautiful post Amy! definitely a book I want to read and I am going to go check out those beads !:)
I liked her on Facebook.
“Liked” Amazima Ministries on Facebook.
Shared on Facebook.
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Tweeted about giveaway.
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Tweeted about Amazima
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I am just finishing Katie’s book. Her heart for the Lord it amazing.
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Go here for an awesome #giveaway !! –> http://www.makemeamary.com/2012/02/06/amazima-giveaway/ #KissesfromKatie
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Here’s an awesome way to CHANGE LIVES–> http://www.amazima.org/katiesstory.html #KissesfromKatie @Amazima is an amazing ministry/mission!
Shared on Facebook
Liked on facebook!
I like Amazima on FB!
I shared a link to the giveaway on my FB page.
these are beautiful – and I LOVE Katie’s story !
I shared on my FB page !!
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I like Amazima on Facebook.
I forgot to write a separate comment for “liking” Amazima on FB. So here is my second one. :-)
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful ministry and offering such a lovely giveaway. I have tweeted about about it.
https://twitter.com/#!/normawatson/status/173545292644356096
Tweet 2
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I “like” Amazima Ministries on Facebook – Cindy A.
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I tweeted about the giveaway! I LOVE Katie Davis!!! My daughter read her book, and it has profoundly changed her life. :-)
I tweeted about Amazima Ministries! :-)
I “liked” Amazima Ministries on Facebook.
And…I linked to the giveaway on Facebook! Great 1st giveaway!!!
I tweeted about the giveaway =0)
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I shared the link for the giveaway on Facebook–good luck everyone! The necklaces are beautiful and I love reading Katie’s story!!
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Coincidentally” just read Katie’s book last night and had a thought provoking discussion with my husband about it this morning. LIked it on facebook!
My mom, Leah Gillen, told me about this giveaway. I loved Katie Davis’ book, it was so awesome and recommend it for anyone! So I put a link to your blog on Facebook!
I’ve also liked Amazina ministries on FB.
I’ve also tweeted the link
And…I’ve also tweeted about Amazina ministries
Hi! I shared the giveaway on Facebook!
I also Tweeted about the giveaway!
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…and I tweeted about Amazima! :)
I also follow Amazima on Facebook!
I love the multicolored ones!!!
I “liked” on fb
Shared on fb
Tweet
Tweeted giveaway
I liked on Facebook
I also shared the giveaway on Facebook.
I would love to win. First heard about Katie’s book on your blog. I am currently reading it out loud with my 3 kids! Love it! Thanks!
This is my 2nd entry – I liked on Facebook the post and the ministry. Awesome ministry.
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