This week we find out how Betty Greene did great things for God. Is there something you really want to do?
Betty Greene (1920-1997) wanted to learn to fly from the age of 7. And with some money given to her by her uncle, that’s exactly what she did.
When World War II started, Betty used her skills to serve with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (also known as WASPs). She even became part of a research project that sent pilots way up high, through the stratosphere!
Once the war had ended, she brought her passion for flying and her passion for the Lord Jesus together, and helped to set up a mission which is known today as the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF).
Throughout her life, Betty made over 4,640 flights and served in 12 countries, landing in around 20 more.
Betty Greene’s story
Find out about Betty Green in this 2 part story. You can watch it all at once or watch part 1 and come back later in the week to watch part 2.
Some questions to think about together.
- I wonder what you think about Betty and what she did
- How did Betty’s faith help her as she flew planes for MAF
- What do you want to do? Talk to God about it.
What is MAF?
Mission Aviation Fellowship uses planes to transform the lives of the world’s most isolated people in need. You can find out more about the different work they do on their website
Activities to try at home together
Prayer
Today we’ll be making paper airplanes to help us as we pray.
Who would you like to pray for this morning? Take time to sit with God and listen. See who rises to your heart this morning. It may be one person it may be a place or community. When you are ready you may like to write a simple prayer for them or draw a picture of them on your piece of paper.
When you are ready make your piece of paper into an airplane. Let go of your airplane and watch it fly as an AMEN!
Song
I love this song from Doug Horley. It reminds me that we can all make a difference in the world… no matter what age we are…