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The FLC is Extraordinary!

The Fellowship of the Least Coin is an extraordinary vision that was given to Shanti Solomon, the founder of this prayer movement. It began in 1956,* and in the years since there has been verse, and songs, written for and dedicated to the Fellowship of the Least Coin. Here is one example of a poem penned to express the miracle of the least coin.


The Least Coin

So small a coin,

Its jingle is scarcely a sound,

Yet it rings like a celebration gong

The whole world round!


So small a coin,

Its value is nothing worth;

Yet it buys what no millionaire can buy,

The gentlest gift on earth.


So small a coin,

It cannot bear the name of sacrifice,

Yet it ransoms from indifference a love

Beyond all price.


So small a coin;

Here it lies hidden in my hand

And now it is given, suddenly we are one

From land to land.


So small a coin,

How can the God of the universe be aware?

My whispered dedication echoes on and on;

He knows I care.

So small a coin!

By Mrs Margaret Knauerhase,** Australia


 

Dorothy Wagner of the USA succinctly described the Fellowship of the Least Coin as:

‘Like a pebble dropped in a quiet pool, an idea born in the heart of a woman of India has spread in ever-widening circles of Christian concern throughout the world.’

 

**Margaret Knauerhase (1914–2016) was the daughter of Winifred Kiek https://www.acw.org.au/the-winifred-kiek-scholarship. Margaret was awarded Life Membership of the South Australian Unit of Australian Church Women in 1993.

 

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This Herstory Blog of Australian Church Women Inc. tells the stories of the women and activities of this national Christian organisation that was founded in February 1965.

Stories that inspired and encouraged me to begin this blog and share their inspiration with you. Stories that need to be told so that the women of ACW can be honoured and celebrated for their achievements and experiences in local, national and international communities of faith. And, most importantly, stories that demonstrate being disciples of Jesus Christ firmly underpins all that Australian Church Women represents.

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