Hunger No More: Decisions 2002

Educational materials for congregations. To receive a complimentary copy of Hunger No More, contact Elaine Cleveland in the Week of Compassion office.
 
In 2002 U.S. welfare programs will be reauthorized and our government will make decisions about nutrition programs that will affect hungry and poor people for years to come. These materials help Christians understand how we can move closer to Revelation 7:16's:
 
 
"They shall hunger no more."
  
The study materials
 
*        Six-session Leader's Guide for adults/youth: use one, two or all six as series.
*        Hunger resources for children (K-6) with puzzles, games and activities.
*        Six fact sheets: study group handouts, bulletin or newsletter inserts which can be photocopied.
 
 
Use in
 
*        Lenten series
*        Adult study groups
*        Christian communities
*        Sunday and day school classes Women's groups
*        Youth groups
*        Social ministry/justice committees
*        Interfaith discussions
 
 
Biblical stories and sayings provide a balanced, fact-and-faith-based survey of the pros and cons of vital hunger policies.
 
Family friendly materials can be coordinated to engage adults and children in shared activities, or can be used separately.
 
Prepare your congregation to understand and act on important hunger and poverty issues that will be in the news.
 
To receive a complimentary copy, contact the office
 
 
 
1.         "HUNGER NO MORE" Revelation 7
 
*        Who is hungry and poor in the United States and why?
*        Why is 2002 such an important year for decisions?
*        What would it take to end hunger and poverty?
 
2.         "DEFEND THE CAUSE OF THE POOR" Psalm 72
 
*        How are current welfare programs working?
*        Who is being helped, harmed, and why?
*        What important welfare issues will be in the table in 2002?
*        What does it take to help people get out of poverty and into good jobs?
 
3.         MANNA, THE LOAVES, AND HUNGER Exodus 16, Matthew 14
 
*        How do national nutrition programs, such as food stamps and school meals work?
*        What do these programs cost?
*        How can they be simplified and strengthened?
 
4.         "THE WORKER DESERVES A WAGE" Luke 10
 
*        What constitutes a "livable income" in the United States?
*        How can public policies support people to make ends meet?
 
5.         "LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME" Mark 10
 
*        How are U.S. children faring?
*        Are public funds for childcare a problem or a blessing?
*        Can public policies promote stable marriages?
 
6.         "GO AND DO LIKEWISE" Luke 10
 
*        How should personal and social responsibility be balanced?
*        What is the role of faith-based organizations?

Hunger no more is a uniquely cooperative effort by Bread for the World Institute, American Baptist Churches USA, Christian Reformed Church, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, The Episcopal Church, ELCA World Hunger Program, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, Natinal Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., Presbyterian Hunger Program, Reformed Church in America, United Methodist Committee on Relief, in conversation with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
 
To receive a complimentary copy of Hunger No More, contact Elaine Cleveland in the Week of Compassion office.