Additional WOC Resources (There is no charge for WOC resources.)
2008 Planning and Resource Guide
Please share this guide with outreach leaders and others responsible for your congrega-tion’s Week of Compassion special offering. Additional copies are available upon request or can be downloaded from the WOC website. (Photocopy-friendly)
Daily Devotional Online
Revd Amy Lignitz-Harken, senior minister at FCC, Independence, MO, has written a truly inspiring daily prayer devotional for use during the WOC observance.
Also Online. . .
Find this Planning and Resource Guide, as well as reports, resources, stories & photos, links to partner sites, and much more when you visit www.weekofcompassion.org.
Week of Compassion Map/Poster
A 36”x 48” interactive map/poster to help keep members informed and updated about Disciples’ work and witness in the world through WOC. (One complimentary copy per congregation)
‘In the Eye of the Recovery’
Week of Compassion’s DVD about hurricane recovery in the Gulf. (7:45 minutes)
‘Touch the World: Touch Sudan’
A DVD from the National Council of Churches of Christ offering individuals or small groups insight into the current situation in Sudan. (30:19 minutes)
‘Sowing Seeds to Fight Hunger in Africa’
A DVD from WOC partner, Seed Programs, Inc. This organization works to enable impoverished communities in developing countries to grow some of their own food. (10:00 minutes)
Making Poverty History
Skits, simulations and worship resources around the issues of poverty & hunger. Useful for CROP Walk teams, youth groups, women’s groups, etc. Call Church World Service at 800.297.1516 to order.
‘We Change the World’ Music Video
A music video by gospel recording artist, Babbie Mason. Perfect as an introduction to the WOC offering at a fellowship dinner or during worship. Available in VHS only, while supply lasts. (4:30 minutes)
Week of Compassion Placemats
A colorful addition to your WOC fellowship meal or church dinner for any occasion. Available in multiples of 50.
Hunger No More: Hunger in the World
A thorough study resource of world hunger from Bread for the World. Suitable for adult and older youth study groups. (One complimentary packet while supply lasts)
A Fast That Lasts
The resource for Disciples junior/senior high school youth who want to take a serious look at world hunger and do something about it. (One complimentary copy available for each congregation; photocopy-friendly)
Children’s Stickers
Draw a picture or write a story using a set of 12 colorful stickers. (While supply lasts)
