Each of us has a unique role to play in addressing global challenges such as poverty, HIV/AIDS, clean water and maternal health. For over twenty years now I’ve been telling stories, through video and web media, designed to inspire small groups to live out their faith. In particular, I have a deep passion that individuals in small groups discover their role in seeking solutions in the fight against global poverty and pandemic diseases.
That’s why I created a small group and Church video and print resource called START: Becoming a Good Samaritan. That’s also why I’m excited to partner with ONE—to get this resource into your hands…your Church. Starting today, we’re offering “Becoming a Good Samaritan” as a free resource to small groups and Churches looking to raise awareness in their congregations and their communities.
This teaching tool will help your small group or Church become inspired to take action in the fight against global poverty—especially treatable, preventable diseases such as AIDS and malaria. You’ll hear personal stories from Kay Warren of Saddleback Church, Rich Stearns, president of World Vision, as well as Princess Kasune Zulu who shares her hope that we can end the senseless suffering of HIV/AIDS. Sign up and register at ONE Sabbath today to receive this free DVD session and study guide chapter from START: Becoming A Good Samaritan curriculum. Together as ONE… We can make a difference!
Last night I was joined by 100 faith leaders from across the country, to launch and begin to plan ONE Sabbath events in churches, mosques, synagogues and temples. Speaking on the call with me were 4 national faith leaders – Princess Kasune Zulu, a noted AIDS activist, Zambia native and Christian activist in Chicago; Rabbi Shawn Zevit, Director of Tikkum Olam for the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation; Imam Mohamed Hag Magid, Vice President of the Islamic Society of North America; Ishani Chowdhury, the Hindu American Foundation Director of Public Policy. They endorsed ONE Sabbath and discussed the role of faith inspired advocacy with ONE.
ONE Sabbath organizes congregations to raise awareness and advocate with ONE through their worship services, small groups, youths groups and women’s organizations.
If you missed the call last night and would like to listen in, check it out here.
And do be sure to learn more sign up to host your own ONE Sabbath event at www.one.org/onesabbath.
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