Micah Sunday
This Sunday we, along with countless churches around the world, marked Micah Sunday – the launch of the Micah Challenge. This is a movement of Christian individuals, churches and organisations united to do something about global poverty.
We’re asking that everyone in Exeter Vineyard signs the Micah call to be counted among those who want to see change. In the coming months we will also be taking part in the campaigns organised by the Micah Challenge to highlight the cause.
Please follow this link and click on “Sign The Micah Call” to add your name.
As part of understanding this issue, it’s important we recognise that poverty isn’t something that exists "over-there" and is the sole responsibility of governments and international organisations. Poverty exists because of the state of the human heart – our hearts. As some of the richest people in the world (…even if we don’t feel very rich…) we have a responsibility.
The Bible says, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.*" How do we, as members of a rich developed nation start on our journey to becoming God’s agents for change? Surely it means more than just signing a petition or opening our wallets. How do we escape from a materialistic mindset and become generous? How do we see everything we have as belonging to God and just a temporary gift placed in our care? How do we see the abundantly generous Kingdom of God start to overflow from our lives?
These are all vital questions and I’d be really interested in comments and thoughts. I’ve started a discussion on the forum here. If you haven’t registered, it only takes a minute and then you can contribute your thoughts.
Finally, this is an interesting quiz about world hunger on the BBC's website. See how much you know - some of the facts are really shocking.
We’re asking that everyone in Exeter Vineyard signs the Micah call to be counted among those who want to see change. In the coming months we will also be taking part in the campaigns organised by the Micah Challenge to highlight the cause.
Please follow this link and click on “Sign The Micah Call” to add your name.
As part of understanding this issue, it’s important we recognise that poverty isn’t something that exists "over-there" and is the sole responsibility of governments and international organisations. Poverty exists because of the state of the human heart – our hearts. As some of the richest people in the world (…even if we don’t feel very rich…) we have a responsibility.
The Bible says, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.*" How do we, as members of a rich developed nation start on our journey to becoming God’s agents for change? Surely it means more than just signing a petition or opening our wallets. How do we escape from a materialistic mindset and become generous? How do we see everything we have as belonging to God and just a temporary gift placed in our care? How do we see the abundantly generous Kingdom of God start to overflow from our lives?
These are all vital questions and I’d be really interested in comments and thoughts. I’ve started a discussion on the forum here. If you haven’t registered, it only takes a minute and then you can contribute your thoughts.
Finally, this is an interesting quiz about world hunger on the BBC's website. See how much you know - some of the facts are really shocking.
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