It's about spiritual change NOT spare change!
We Christians are accustomed to praying before each meal, but intentionally stopping & dropping
two cents, a nickel, a dime, a quarter
each meal can quickly add up for those who are in need. Waking up to this crucial reality is the basis for Pennies for Hunger.
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The five program areas of the Presbyterian Hunger Program are in BOLD. Salem Presbytery's Hunger Action falls into these different areas.
FARM BILL REFORM - Next Steps
http://www.pcusa.
Receive PC(USA) farm bill action alerts.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JUST TRADE- Trade Week of Action - October 14 - 21, 2007
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U.S. Trade Policy from the Washington Office
http://www.pcusa.
PC(USA) Resources
http://www.pcusa.
World Food Day - October 16, 2007
http://www.worldfoo
Children's Sabbath - October 19 - 21, 2007
http://www.pcusa.
United Nations Day - October 24, 2007
http://www.pcusa.
GIVE TO HELP END HUNGER
http://www.pcusa.
:: DIRECT FOOD RELIEF ::
Grant applications for Salem Presbytery's Fall 2007 Domestic Hunger Grants are now being considered by members of the Domestic Hunger Task Group. The Task Group will meet on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 to make final decisions re: requests from 15 agencies requesting over $55,00.
Agencies funded by 2-Cents-A-Meal Domestic Hunger monies in Spring 2007
(listed alphabetically & links when available):
A Storehouse for Jesus in Mocksville - $1500
sponsored by Second Presbyterian Church, Mocksville
Alamance County Meals on Wheels in Burlington - $3500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Burlington
Alleghany County Ministerium's Solid Rock Food Closet in Sparta - $3000
sponsored by Sparta Presbyterian Church
Ashe County Sharing Center in West Jefferson - $2000
sponsored by Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church
God's Open-Hand Day Shelter in Winston-Salem - $1000
sponsored by Lloyd Presbyterian Church
Loaves & Fishes Christian Food Ministry, Inc. in Mebane - $3500
sponsored by Mebane Presbyterian Church
Open Door Ministries of High Point, Inc. in High Point - $3500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, High Point
Pastor's Pantry Senior Adult Food Bank in Lexington - $2500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Lexington
Prodigals Community, Inc. in Winston-Salem - $3500
sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem
Reidsville Outreach Center in Reidsville - $2500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville
Reidsville Soup Kitchen in Reidsville - $2000
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville
Rockingham County Council on Aging in Reidsville - $1500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville
Rowan Helping Ministries in Salisbury - $2000
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury
The Lord's Pantry in Eden - $2000
sponsored by El Bethel Presbyterian Church
The Servant Center, Inc. in Greensboro - $3500
sponsored by Glenwood Presbyterian Church
Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry in Elkin - $2200
sponsored by Elkin Presbyterian Church
Wilkes C.A.R.E.S. in North Wilkesboro - $3000
sponsored by North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church
Yadkin Christian Ministries in Yadkinville - $1800
sponsored by Yadkinville Presbyterian Church
Total to be distributed Spring 2007 - $44500.00
:: INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY ::
Well we DID NOT get the reform we were hoping/working for in the Farm Bill in the House. August is a time for us all to regroup and focus on the next steps in regard to making a difference in the Senate.
Log on to the Presbyterian Hunger Program homepage for more information - http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/
There is action & advocacy needed constantly in our world. You can be a part of it through many different agencies and entities. Each month, find a different focus here.
Links for at least BEGINNING to answer your
"WHAT CAN I DO" questions
Food and Faith - http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/food/do.htm
Hunger - http://wwwpcusa.org/hunger/action.htm
Fair Food - http://www.pcusa.org/fairfood/action.htm
Trade Justice - http://www.pcusa.org/trade/action.htm
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Bread For The World Sunday is October 21, 2007
Click HERE for information about
Bread For The World Sunday including
bulletin inserts and other resources for worship.
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The Washington Office of the PCUSA -
"When Jesus was asked to state the greatest commandment, he replied, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart ... And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself." In this complex age, one way we love our neighbors is to help shape the laws and policies that define how we live together in God's world." ~ from the Washington Office site
:: LIFESTYLE INTEGRITY ::
Without shame I promote my brand new CD - All That Matters - which will benefit the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Click on the album cover below to go to a sampling/purchase page with more information about the CD.
One of the CD's twelve songs - Enough For Everyone - was inspired by Walter Brueggemann'sThe Liturgy of Abundance and the Myth of Scarcity.
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of excellent article All That Matters will go to the Presbyterian Hunger Program AND We Shall Overcome: The Fund.
Click on the various hyperlinks above to learn more and be sure to check out all that the Enough For Everyone program of the Presbyterian Hunger Program is doing. We call all make such a difference!!
At the October 2007 meeting of Salem Presbytery be sure to pick up your free copy of the 2007 - 2008 Carolina Guide to Local & Organic Food produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.
The most-recent bulletin insert is from October 2006 and is available by clicking here. A new insert will be available SOON reflecting the Spring 2007 disbursements of Domestic Hunger Grants. Check back in early October 2007! Hard copies will be available at the October 2007 meeting of Salem Presbytery at First Presbyterian, N. Wilkesboro.
There is SOOOOO much Hunger Action content on the web these days. Plus, many ways you can make a difference. You might find the following both information and enjoyable:
~ Learn about the Millennium Development Goals. These will likely be the focus of Bread For The World's 2008 Offering of Letters.~ View/share the excellent educational videos at BigPictureSmallWorld.What are the Millennium Development Goals?
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world’s countries and all the world’s leading development institutions. They have galvanized unprecedented efforts to meet the needs of the world’s poorest.
BigPictureSmallWorld has been producing web movies—for itself and for other organizations, like the United Nations Environmental Programme—since it's inception. The movies speak simply and understandably to important social issues, without the typical underpinnings of guilt. Our goal is to inspire. We do hope you'll take a look.CONTACT – How to reach your Hunger Action Enabler
Rev. Bryan Field McFarland, Hunger Action Enabler
cell - 336/327-2041
send email to Bryan
Click to hear Bryan's Enough For Everyone song
Salem Presbytery's Hunger Action Online
* hunger action programs,
* mission fairs,
* pulpit supply,
* Christian Education classes,
* youth events,
* retreats,
* workshops,
* even concerts.
You can call Bryan on his cellphone 336/327-2041
OR
at Salem Presbytery office - 336/766-3393
Salem Presbytery
P.O. Box 1763
Clemmons, NC 27012
Phone - 336/766-3393 Fax - 336/766-7153
