| The
Bible speaks about poverty: Proverbs 19:17
– 17 Whoever is kind to
the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full.
Poverty datebook for today:
"The Faiths and Faith Based
Initiatives: What is Really Happening?", sponsored by the InterFaith
Conference of Metropolitan Washington, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at National City Christian Church,
Thomas Circle (Massachusetts Ave. at 14th St. NW), Washington, DC. Information:
email Jduplain@aol.com.
Good works that 'work':
Hunger
No More: Decisions 2002 is an easy-to use packet of educational materials
for Christian congregations. A unique cooperative effort of 18 Christian
organizations, including the National Council of Churches, it was produced by Bread for
the World in conversation with Islamic and Jewish groups and the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops. |
Poverty
by the numbers: 
The poverty rate for inner-city communities in 2000 was 16.1 percent, compared with 7.8
percent for suburban areas. Rural and small town poverty stood at 13.4 percent.
(Institute for Research on
Poverty, University of Wisconsin)
Preaching about poverty:
"For Richer, For Poorer: The Church Responds to
Poverty."
J. Daryl Byler, Director, Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Washington Office. |
