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Join us in living out the teachings of Jesus by engaging with the needy, transforming lives through the local church, and making a difference in communities globally. Learn how to be part of the miracle.
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Yioula Taliadorou Church Relationship Manager for London We are church
Living stones • 1 Peter 2:1-6 • Verse 6: • See I lay a stone in Zion, • A chosen and precious cornerstone, • And the one who trusts in him, • Will never be put to shame.
Jesus role modelIdentifying with the needy • Luke 7:11-17 • Jesus stopped • Allowed himself to get involved • He felt the woman’s despair • ‘His heart went out to her’ • He took action
The Tearfund story-Who we are: • ‘We are Christians passionate about the local church bringing justice and transforming lives – overcoming global poverty.
Our vision • ‘So our ten-year vision is to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches.’
Compassion Story • The story of Richard from the DVD. • His life was completely transformed because of the local church. • How can we as the Church Transform lives? • What is our calling as a church?
Making a difference. How? • How can we begin to engage with the issues and people like Sita and Richard, our friends in Nepal and Uganda? • Be informed through organisations such as Tearfund and schemes like ‘Connected Church’ and ‘See for yourself’ • Pray • Speak up on behalf of the poor • Give: time, money • Go