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The Role of the C.H.U.R.C.H. in HIV/AIDS. Dr. Rick & Kay Warren Elizabeth Styffe, Gil Odendaal. C. H.U.R.C.H. What Every Church Can Do. C are and Support. “ Comfort those who are frightened, take tender care of those who are weak. †I Thessalonians 5:15.
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The Role of the C.H.U.R.C.H. in HIV/AIDS Dr. Rick & Kay Warren Elizabeth Styffe, Gil Odendaal www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
C.H.U.R.C.H. What Every Church Can Do Care and Support “Comfort those who are frightened, take tender care of those who are weak.” I Thessalonians 5:15 www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
“Every prudent man acts out of knowledge.” Proverbs 13:16 (NIV) C.H.U.R.C.H What Every Church Can Do Handle HIV testing and counseling www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Jesus: ”I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” Matthew 16:18 (NLT) C.H.U.R.C.H What Every Church Can Do U nleash a volunteer force of compassion www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Why the Church? The Largest PARTICIPATION 2. The Widest DISTRIBUTION What Every Church Can Do The Church has: www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Why the Church?... 3. The Simplest ADMINISTRATION 4. The Fastest PROLIFERATION The Longest CONTINUATION The Strongest AUTHORIZATION The Highest MOTIVATION www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” Romans 15:7 (NIV) What Every Church Can Do C.H.U.R.C.H Remove the stigma www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Why HIV? It is unpredictable and unexpected It is incurable It is treatable It is preventable www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Champion healthy behavior “You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws.” Psalm 119:73 (LB) C.H.U.R.C.H What Every Church Can Do www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
S.L.O.W. Support correct & consistent condom use Limit the number of sexual partners Offer needle exchange where permissible Wait for sexual debut Ending AIDS S.L.O.W www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
S.T.O.P. Savesex for marriage Train men to respect women & girls Open the door for churches to support care & treatment Partner with one person for life through marriage Ending AIDS S.T.O.P www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
“Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God's hand for that person.” Proverbs 3:27 (MSG) C.H.U.R.C.H. What Every Church Can Do Help with HIV medication (ARVs) www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Impact of Treatment Before After www.HIVandtheChurch.com www.OrphansandtheChurch.com www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Impact of Treatment After 9 months www.HIVandtheChurch.com www.OrphansandtheChurch.com www.RwandaHealthcare.com
Any Church,Every Church C.H.U.R.C.H. What Every Church Can Do www.HIVandtheChurch.com ● www.OrphansandtheChurch.com ● www.RwandaHealthcare.com
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