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== 1. Read the following Bible texts and explain what they teach about the role God expects each Christian to play in meeting the needs of the poor and suffering in the community: == | == 1. Read the following Bible texts and explain what they teach about the role God expects each Christian to play in meeting the needs of the poor and suffering in the community: == | ||
| − | == a. Isaiah 58:3-12 == | + | === a. Isaiah 58:3-12 === |
| + | ===b. Luke 10:25-37 === | ||
| − | = | + | === c. Matthew 25:31-46 === |
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== 2. Read Chapter 54 (entitled "The Good Samaritan) from The Desire of Ages by Ellen White and write a list of five key points in the chapter. == | == 2. Read Chapter 54 (entitled "The Good Samaritan) from The Desire of Ages by Ellen White and write a list of five key points in the chapter. == | ||
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== 3. Explain to your instructor the following: == | == 3. Explain to your instructor the following: == | ||
| − | + | === a. The name of the local Adventist organization that serves the poor and suffering in your town or metropolitan area. What kinds of services does it provide? === | |
| − | + | This program is commonly called Dorcus at many SDA churches and is only one of several ministries under the offical NAD Department called [http://www.communityservices.org Adventist Community Services] There may also be a group known as Adventist Youth Emergency Service Corp in your area. This program sponsored by ACS and NADYM is for teens and young adults to participate in both ACS Disaster Response and local community services. | |
| − | == a. The name of the local Adventist organization that serves the poor and suffering in your town or metropolitan area. What kinds of services does it provide? == | ||
| − | This program is commonly called Dorcus at many SDA churches and is only one of several ministries under the offical NAD Department called | ||
Local ACS normally provides clothing (new and used), food, and support to local individuals and families in need. They keep records of those assisted and offer referals to other organizations when needs are outside of the common skill available at ACS. | Local ACS normally provides clothing (new and used), food, and support to local individuals and families in need. They keep records of those assisted and offer referals to other organizations when needs are outside of the common skill available at ACS. | ||
| − | == b. What the letters | + | === b. What the letters [http://www.adra.org ADRA] stand for. Give a brief explanation of each word represented, and explain the difference between "development" and "relief" === |
| − | '''A'''dventist | + | *'''A'''dventist: A self managing agency of the [http://www.adventist.org General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists]. |
| − | '''D'''evelopment | + | *'''D'''evelopment: This effort is focused on developing economic and social stability through resources and training. |
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| − | '''R'''elief | + | *'''R'''elief: The humanitary effort to relieve the suffering of those who can not help themselves |
| − | '''A'''gency | + | *'''A'''gency: ADRA is a Non-governemental agency on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGO U.N. NGO] list opperating in 120 nations world wide. [http://www.ngo.org/index3.htm] |
== 4. (GC) Pack an ADRA box, using the proper procedures for contents, method of packing, and labeling of the box. == | == 4. (GC) Pack an ADRA box, using the proper procedures for contents, method of packing, and labeling of the box. == | ||
| − | + | == 4. (recommended for NAD) Pack an ACS DR box, using the proper procedures for content, method of packing, and numbering of the box, so that it is Distribution Center ready. == | |
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== 5. Meet with the Adventist Community Services leader in your area and ask about projects that your Pathfinder unit or class might be able to accomplish that would help meet needs in your community. == | == 5. Meet with the Adventist Community Services leader in your area and ask about projects that your Pathfinder unit or class might be able to accomplish that would help meet needs in your community. == | ||
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== 6. Plan a community service project with your Pathfinder unit or class and complete it. == | == 6. Plan a community service project with your Pathfinder unit or class and complete it. == | ||
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== 7. Complete at least 10 hours of volunteer service, including both time invested in the project mentioned in requirement number six and time donated to other community service activities. == | == 7. Complete at least 10 hours of volunteer service, including both time invested in the project mentioned in requirement number six and time donated to other community service activities. == | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
| − | Who is My Neighbor? ADRA International, Silver Spring, Maryland (1995) | + | * ''Who is My Neighbor?'' ADRA International, Silver Spring, Maryland (1995) |
| − | + | * ''Ministries of Compassion'' by Monte Sahlin, et al., AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (2nd edition, 1998) | |
| − | Ministries of Compassion by Monte Sahlin, et al., AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (2nd edition, 1998) | + | *''Who Cares?'' by Linnea Torkelsen, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (1996) |
| − | + | *''We Are His Hands'' by Steve Caseand Fred Cornforth, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (1994) | |
| − | Who Cares? by Linnea Torkelsen, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (1996) | ||
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| − | We Are His Hands by Steve Caseand Fred Cornforth, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (1994) | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 2 July 2006
1. Read the following Bible texts and explain what they teach about the role God expects each Christian to play in meeting the needs of the poor and suffering in the community:
a. Isaiah 58:3-12
b. Luke 10:25-37
c. Matthew 25:31-46
2. Read Chapter 54 (entitled "The Good Samaritan) from The Desire of Ages by Ellen White and write a list of five key points in the chapter.
3. Explain to your instructor the following:
a. The name of the local Adventist organization that serves the poor and suffering in your town or metropolitan area. What kinds of services does it provide?
This program is commonly called Dorcus at many SDA churches and is only one of several ministries under the offical NAD Department called Adventist Community Services There may also be a group known as Adventist Youth Emergency Service Corp in your area. This program sponsored by ACS and NADYM is for teens and young adults to participate in both ACS Disaster Response and local community services.
Local ACS normally provides clothing (new and used), food, and support to local individuals and families in need. They keep records of those assisted and offer referals to other organizations when needs are outside of the common skill available at ACS.
b. What the letters ADRA stand for. Give a brief explanation of each word represented, and explain the difference between "development" and "relief"
- Adventist: A self managing agency of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
- Development: This effort is focused on developing economic and social stability through resources and training.
and
- Relief: The humanitary effort to relieve the suffering of those who can not help themselves
- Agency: ADRA is a Non-governemental agency on the U.N. NGO list opperating in 120 nations world wide. [1]
4. (GC) Pack an ADRA box, using the proper procedures for contents, method of packing, and labeling of the box.
4. (recommended for NAD) Pack an ACS DR box, using the proper procedures for content, method of packing, and numbering of the box, so that it is Distribution Center ready.
5. Meet with the Adventist Community Services leader in your area and ask about projects that your Pathfinder unit or class might be able to accomplish that would help meet needs in your community.
6. Plan a community service project with your Pathfinder unit or class and complete it.
7. Complete at least 10 hours of volunteer service, including both time invested in the project mentioned in requirement number six and time donated to other community service activities.
References
- Who is My Neighbor? ADRA International, Silver Spring, Maryland (1995)
- Ministries of Compassion by Monte Sahlin, et al., AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (2nd edition, 1998)
- Who Cares? by Linnea Torkelsen, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (1996)
- We Are His Hands by Steve Caseand Fred Cornforth, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska (1994)
