The Challenge of Poverty
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| This three session Sunday school class consisting of
presentations, class participation and small group sessions. The
first class will provide a World Perspective on the problem of
poverty including its magnitude, who is affected by it, the reasons
for it and what is being done in response to this serious problem.
The objective is to increase the participants' awareness of global
poverty leading to a sense that as a Christian community a response
is required to this serious problem. |
| In the second, class we will, in a small group format, explore
three scripture verses (Isaiah 58:1-12, Luke 12: 15-34 and 2
Corinthians 9). Using these verses we will examine our attitudes
towards wealth and giving and consider what scripture and our Lord
says about giving to the poor. The objective of the class is to
renew our calling as Christians to respond to the needs of the poor. |
| In the third class, we will learn about micro-finance to see what
impact this "hands-up" approach is having on poverty.
Using a short DVD, we will see what impact micro loans have had on
one woman's life. The objective of this class is to provide a
solution to those who want to do something in the fight against
world wide poverty. |
About the Teacher
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Chuck Stees - Chuck serves on the
Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley.
Rebuilding Together renovates the homes of low income families in
the South Bay. He is a member of Opportunity International's Board
of Governors and Saratoga Presbyterian Church. |
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