Sharing This Life Together Outreach International Worship Resource

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Sharing This Life Together

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RESOURCES

How to Use This Resource 3

Resources Available 4

WORSHIP

Worship Service Outline / Bulletin 6

A Letter from Kevin Prine 8

Children’s Focus Moments:

A Story from Nicaragua 9

Walking to Fight Hunger 10

Worship and Sermon Helps 12 

ACTIVITIES

Intergenerational Activities 15

Puppet Play 21

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HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE

Sharing This Life Together “Sharing This Life Together” is a faith-based resource designed specifically to raise awareness about poverty and to inspire action. This work can only fully be realized when people share the news of global needs and advocate for those on the fringes of society.

Outreach International’s mission is to abolish global poverty and end the suffering caused by it. But we need your voice and action. Together, we can change the world.

“Sharing This Life Together” can be used to enhance the experiences of congregations, church camps, and reunions. Included are worship thoughts and outlines, children’s focus moments, intergenerational activities and how to order resources to promote the work of Outreach International. It also provides opportunities to contribute to Outreach International through the offertory or at a display table. At the completion of your experience, contributions may be mailed to Outreach International at PO Box 210, Independence, MO 64051 with an explanation of what group it is from.

For more information, stories or past worship resources, see Outreach International’s website at www.outreach-international.org. For questions, please contact us at 816.833.0883, or toll-free at 888.833.1235.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Sharing This Life Together

How to Order

Phone: 816.833.0883, or Toll-Free: 888.833.1235. Online: www.outreach-international.org/reunion-resource-order-form/

Items are FREE. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.

Items Available

3-Panel 2-sided Poster – 24” x 11” for display table or bulletin board

Gift catalogs

Annual report

Giving Envelopes - for general gifts or monthly gift enrollments

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Poster for display table or bulletin board:

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Sharing This Life Together A Service of Worship in Support of

Outreach International

Gathering for Worship Announcements

The Presider’s Welcome

We Read Together: I Thessalonians 2:8

“We cared so much for you that we were pleased not only to share the gospel of God, but also our lives.”

+ Opening Hymn: “Now in this Moment” CCS 96

Now in this moment, now in this day, God is creating and leading the way. Life is behind us, life is before; We write the story not heard before.

Refrain: This is our story, this is our song, Praising our Savior all the day long. (X2)

Past, present, future, joy, sorrow, hope, We write the story and life is its scope. God’s love assures us through the unknown, God’s grace sustains us, we’re not alone. (Refrain)

+ A Prayer for All With Whom We Share Life

+ Music Response

Children’s Focus Moment: A Story from Nicaragua or Walking to Fight Poverty

The Congregation Sings (without accompaniment)

No one is an island, no one stands alone. Each one’s joy is joy to me, each one’s grief is my own. We need one another, so I will defend Each one as my neighbor, each one as my friend.

No one is an island far out in the blue; We all look to the God above, for our strength to renew. We share life together, so I’ll do my part, Loving every neighbor, serving from my heart.

The Sermon: “Sharing This Life Together”

A Letter from Kevin Prine, President and CEO of Outreach International

Prayer and Offering in Support of Outreach International

+ Closing Hymn: (Tune: Watermouth – “O Jesus, I Have Promised”)

We share this life together; we cannot turn away When people cry in anguish as poverty holds sway, We all must share the bounty; we shall reach every door, For Jesus, friend and mentor, you suffered with the poor.

God made it all – the beauty of earth and sky and sea God made us all together, one global family. O Spirit, send your courage, and give us faith that dares, To share in global mission, and prove how much we care.

+ The Benediction + Postlude

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+ Congregation standing CCS: Community of Christ Sings Hymnal

Sharing This Life Together

Outreach International works with communities to create lasting solutions to poverty. Since 1979, we’ve worked in 15 impoverished countries around the world, impacting hundreds of thousands of people. Our mission is to create lasting change, and we do.

You can make a difference in many ways:

Become a monthly giver – the most effective way toensure that communities can maintain and continuetheir own successes

Buy a symbolic gift for a loved one atOutreachShop.org

Make a honorarium or memorial gift for family orfriends

Learn more about Outreach International’s workthrough a Hunger, Health or Water Challenge, Advent Stable Resource, Partnerships, Vacation Church School, or other programs

With any donation, you will receive our quarterly Outreach magazine, and an annual calendar. We’ll also keep you apprised of other ways you can make a tangible difference.

Find more information, videos, stories, maps, and resources at our website: outreach-international.org.

Join us in speaking out for those living in poverty.

Outreach International P.O. Box 210

Independence, MO 64051 www.outreach-international.org

816.833.0883 888.833.1235 toll free USA

Sharing This Life Together

A Service of Worship Supporting Outreach International

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Dear Friends, 

Hope changes everything. 

My family has deep, multi‐generational roots in the Community of Christ.  I grew up in Independence, 

Missouri.  I graduated from and then later worked as a professor for 16 years at Graceland University.  

You might imagine that I would have a fairly good idea of our faith community’s concept of building 

Zion. 

I didn’t.  It wasn’t until I sat in a mud and grass hut in Zambia, Africa and heard two families tell me 

their story that I finally caught a glimpse of the meaning behind Christ’s plea, “Thy kingdom come.  Thy 

will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”  That afternoon, the two mothers and fathers, whom I had 

assumed were in‐laws, told me they had actually been enemies from opposing tribes just two years 

before.  It was only when they realized that their families faced the same life‐threatening problems and 

worked on a solution together that they no longer thought of each other as adversaries.  With tears in 

their eyes they said, “now we are friends – no, we are more than that. We are brothers and sisters.” 

For over 35 years, Outreach International has served people born in the poorest places on earth.  We 

work to bring about comprehensive, sustainable development – development that lasts because 

people are transformed through our process to create a better world for themselves and for their 

communities.  Hope truly changes everything. 

Thank you so very much for the years of support you have given Outreach International.  Together we 

have directly served over 300,000 people in 15 nations.  As partners, we have created a better life for 

others through wells, sanitation, schools, green houses, trees, and hundreds of other projects.  This 

year, we are in the midst of the largest expansion in our history – and we are one of the first 

international charities to fully record and measure the difference we are making to those living in 

poverty.  Please continue to support our work in thought, prayer, and generosity. 

May God’s spirit be with you throughout your reunion experience, and may God bless every one of us. 

With love, 

Dr. Kevin W. Prine 

President & CEO 

129 W Lexington Avenue 

Independence, Missouri 64050 

Phone: +1 816 833 0883 

Fax: +1 816 833 0103 

outreach‐international.org 

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Focus Moment:

A Story from Nicaragua

Sharing This Life Together

Invite children to come forward to hear a story of sharing in action. It is one of the many stories of how actions and gifts from people who care have changed the lives of children, women and men throughout the world.

Today our story is about Hugo. Hugo is a little boy who lives in Nicaragua, a country in Central America. His family – and his whole village – was once very poor, making only about $2 per day. Because they needed that money for food, water, clothes, medicine and other needs, they didn’t have enough money to fix their homes.

During the rainy season, rain would leak through the roof, and wind would blow through cracks in the walls. Hugo would often wake up soaking wet, with his teeth chattering – inside his own home! Can you imagine that?

When Outreach International formed a community group in Hugo’s village, everyone was desperate for good houses! So with donations given to Outreach International, families were able to buy good materials to build their own homes. They were very thankful, and each family was able to put money into a group fund to help other people build their homes, too.

Hugo was so excited! He and his dad and others cleared the rough landscape for construction. Wood frames were nailed together to form the walls, and a shiny metal roof was added to each home. Hugo is now happy, dry and warm, especially during the rainy season.

It’s important to have homes that last, isn’t it? What are things a house should have to be a good home for children and families? (Allow time for children to answer.) Did you know that a lot of families in the world don’t have those things?

Each of us has the opportunity to help others – whether that is giving to Outreach International to help other kids like Hugo, serving at your local food pantry, or doing something kind for another person. Now I’m going to offer a prayer, asking God to help each of us find a way to share with others, and thanking him for things we have that make our homes strong and sustainable.

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Focus Moment:

Walking to Fight Hunger

Sharing This Life Together

Invite children to come forward to hear a story of sharing in action. It is one of the many stories of how actions and gifts from people who care have changed the lives of children, women and men throughout the world.

In 1981, before all of you were born, a lady named Nora moved to Columbus, Ohio. She wanted to get involved in serving the community, but didn’t know what to do. But while watching TV one day, she saw a starving young mother from a poor country who couldn’t produce enough milk to feed both of her baby boys. Nora couldn’t imagine how painful it must have been for the mother to decide to feed only the strongest son to make sure that one of her children would live. So Nora decided to get involved in fighting world hunger.

Soon after, Nora found out about a Church World Service CROP Hunger Walk in Columbus, which raises funds for world hunger. She was excited to help and invited her friends and church family to get involved.

The group’s first walk was 10 miles, and it was sleeting and snowing! But Nora shared, “As we crossed a railway overpass and looked up, we saw a beautiful double rainbow… God’s promise that He was with us!” She went to bed with tired feet and aching muscles, but knew then that God had called her to serve in that way.

Nora’s congregation later moved to Grove City, and the group joined that city’s CROP walk. Their congregation has the longest running record for having the most walkers (about 30-40 people each year) raising funds to fight hunger. In 2014, they raised over $2,000 for Outreach International, and over $1,000 for their local food pantry. Nora thinks it is successful both because there are people who are willing to generously sponsor those who walk, and people who are willing to walk to raise money for those in need.

Nora says, “I have often heard it said that if we all do something small on a regular basis, it becomes something big. I have found this to be true with our support of the CROP Walk. When reading the stories and seeing the pictures in Outreach magazine, I feel very blessed to know that we have played a small role in helping meet the needs of many.”

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Nora found a way to serve God by raising funds to fight hunger. What do you think God is calling you to do?

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Worship and Sermon Helps

Sharing This Life Together 2015 Outreach International Reunion Resource

(Note: These “Helps” are to be used in conjunction with the worship service outline found within this resource. The outline is entitled “Sharing This Life Together – A Service of Worship in Support of Outreach International.)

Gathering for Worship – The designated musician plays prelude music as the assembly gathers.

Announcements – This is the time allocated to the reunion director or communications person to make whatever announcements need to be made to those present.

The Presider’s Welcome – The person in charge of the service welcomes the congregation and makes a brief, extemporaneous statement.

We Read Together: I Thessalonians 2:8 – The Presider then invites the congregation to join him/her in reading this brief scripture aloud, together.

Opening Hymn – If there are no printed bulletins, the presider asks the congregation to stand and sing Community of Christ Sings, Number 96. If there are bulletins, the presider need not introduce the hymn, but does need to ask the assembly to stand.

A Prayer for All With Whom We Share Life – The one designated to pray then offers his/her prayer. It should be prepared ahead of time, and focus on asking for God’s blessing and support for ALL of God’s creation. This prayer is best offered by a person experienced in public prayer.

Music Response – The designated musician plays a very brief prayer response and then the assembly is seated.

Children’s Focus Moment: A Story from Nicaragua or Walking to Fight Hunger – The designated children’s minister invites the children to come forward and then shares with them our Outreach International focus. He/she then tells one of the stories found in this resource. The children are then excused or asked to return to their families, whichever is the custom.

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The Congregation Sings – A good musician then leads the congregation, a capella, in singing this song. The words are new but the tune (“No Man is an Island”) should be familiar with most of those present.

Sermon: “Sharing this Life Together”

The speaker delivers remarks that should last about 20 minutes. Here are ten statements that may give guidance and focus to the minister as he/she prepares for the sermon:

1. No one – not one single person – can do anything of value completely byhimself/herself.

2. There are over seven billion humans on this planet, and billions more plantsand animals. Nothing about the composition of our world suggests we can “goit alone.” Life is a combination of interdependent relationships.

3. The easiest way to abuse and misuse others is to de-humanize or demonizethem.

4. A scriptural basis for sharing life harmoniously is to remember the declarationof Psalm 24: “The Earth is the Lord’s.” None of God’s creation is ultimatelyowned or possessed exclusively by us. It is not ours to begin with.

5. Most of life’s richest and most important moments are ones that are shared.6. Some of us are fortunate enough to find giving, sharing, and generosity to be

easy. Others of us seem to have a strong, basic tendency to be selfish andgreedy. For the latter, it is just plain hard, disciplined work to share what wehave.

7. Learning to share without regard to age, gender, class, religion, etc is alsodifficult work. Often we have an aversion to those that aren’t like us in looks orculture or language. Having such initial aversion is understandable: continuingto hold onto those aversions, however, is contrary to the message of Jesus.

8. Sharing life together does not mean we should abandon times of privacy andsolitude. They, too are important.

9. Every person deserves abundant life. Every person has basic rights by virtueof being born.

a. Access to clean waterb. Nutritious foodc. Shelter and clothingd. Primary educatione. Sanitationf. Meaningful employmentg. Safety and securityh. Medical assistance

10. At the same time, every person must take the initiative to seize opportunitiesafforded them. Accountability and self-discipline give people higher self-esteem. Handouts are helpful only in the short run. Our best charitableendeavors are those who help people help themselves.

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The above ten statements are not meant to be strung together to form the sermon. The speaker must still decide how to best use these ideas, add story, and address the needs of the congregation.

A Letter from Kevin Prine – The presider or someone designated, then reads the letter by Outreach International President and CEO Kevin Prine.

The Prayer and Offering in Support of Outreach International – The person designated to make the offertory statement needs to make preparation ahead of time. Part of his/her statement should inform the assembly that the funds collected, unless otherwise designated, will be given as an offering in support of the mission of Outreach International. While the offertory statement should not be long, it could include an affirmative statement about the value of the work of Outreach and how it is helping transform lives.

Closing Hymn – The congregation stands to sing this familiar tune to new words.

The Benediction- The person so designated gives the closing prayer, offering a prayer of gratitude, challenge, and blessing.

Postlude – The musician(s) plays a postlude and the assembly is dismissed.

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Intergenerational Activities

Sharing This Life Together

Picture Kindness

Background / Introduction:

People often need help and have difficulty asking for it, or they may just be having a rough time. At times like these, acts of kindness represent Christ’s hands in the world and offer blessings to those in need. Sharing what we have with others offers a blessing both to the giver and the receiver.

Objectives:

Encourage children and adults to think of ways to help others Identify acts of kindness which might be shared on a regular basis Explore what it means to be a giver or receiver, and how that makes you feel

Supplies Needed:

Chalk & chalkboard, Dry-Erase board & markers – or large pad of paper withmarkers

Paper on which to write ideas, and a container to pull the ideas from Minute timer or stopwatch

Preparation:

Prepare ample act of kindness ideas on slips of paper, and assemble supplies

Instructions:

Share the introduction remarks. Then divide the group into teams, or leave as one large group, depending on size. Explain that they are to draw/illustrate an act of kindness within the assigned time period, and that the rest of the group will guess the act of kindness being performed.

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Assign a person to monitor the timer or stopwatch, and elect a person to start. Invite them to think of their own act of service or select a slip of paper from the prepared service tips. Have them illustrate that act of kindness on the chalkboard, Dry-Erase board or paper pad within a minute, with people trying to guess the act of kindness.

The first person to guess the correct answer gets to illustrate the next act of kindness, and the person who drew previously will monitor the time. Stop the activity fifteen minutes before the end of the time together and discuss in one large or several small groups the questions below.

Discuss:

Jesus modeled service to others and blessed them because of His great love for humanity. We, too, can share blessings with others as Christ’s followers.

How could you incorporate some of the ideas illustrated during this game intoyour own life?

What act of kindness have you done that was not illustrated today? How did that make you and the other person feel? What other acts of kindness might you want to do beyond what was

illustrated in the game?

The Right to Shelter

Background / Introduction:

In many places around the world, people live in houses made of aluminum, tin, cardboard, bamboo, thatch or mud bricks. Their homes can easily collapse when heavy rain or winds come. Often, several families live in one home, or a whole family sleeps in one room. Outreach International knows that families can build better homes when they have access to, and money for better building supplies, and when they learn better ways to build sustainable homes. When they do, they have a strong home that lasts, and a happier, healthier family.

Objectives:

Learn about the disparity of resources throughout the world and the difficultyin building sustainable housing from limited supplies

Learn why it is difficult to build sustainable homes in poor communities Explore how the scripture from Luke 6:48 relates to building family homes that

are strong and last a long time: Everyone who follows Jesus is like a manbuilding a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a

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flood came, the torrent struck the house but could not shake it, because it was well built. – Luke 6:48

Identify how Outreach International helps people build sustainable homes

Supplies Needed:

Several hundred popsicle sticks Quick-drying glue Tokens to purchase building materials Cotton swabs to apply glue Household scale Bucket or children’s pool Sink with sprayer or bucket with fan Discarded yogurt or other plastic tubs for glue containers

Preparation:

Prepare resources for as many community groups you wish as follows:o Community 1: 100 sticks, 3 glue containers, 100 tokenso Community 2: 50 sticks, 1 glue container, 75 tokenso Community 3: 75 sticks, no glue, 20 tokenso Community 4 & others: 25-50 sticks, no glue, 10 tokens

Community store: with additional popsicle sticks, glue and other materials Access weight scale

Instructions:

Give the background/introduction to the activity then divide the group into 4 or more “communities.” Give each community group a piece of cardboard representing a plot of land. Larger cardboard = a wealthier community.

Distribute building materials unevenly to represent the disparity in resources. Give remaining materials to a person designated to run a supply store. Place the store where it is easily accessible to the wealthier community and far away from poorer communities.

The store seller prices materials as he/she desires. It may be unfair at times; i.e. they may decide not to sell to poor communities, or they may serve the wealthier ones first!

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Challenge communities to create the sturdiest house possible in 15 minutes. Each house will be tested for sustainability, and its ability to withstand natural disasters. Let the houses dry thoroughly for an hour before testing.

Test each house and record the results using the following chart. Recordresults on a large chalk or whiteboard.

o Sturdiness – Put the house on a scale, with books piled on top of it, tosee what weight it can hold

o Earthquake – shake the foundation or drop the house from differentheights

o Tsunami – place the house in a large bucket or sink and turn on a fan orsprayer

o Flood – while the house is in the bucket, fill it with water up to half theheight of the house

Discuss:

Give groups five minutes to brainstorm the success/failure of their homes, then share about the sustainability of the homes:

Why did some homes test well, and others didn’t? How did you feel while building the houses? Was the process fair or unfair? What should be changed?

Read Hugo’s Story from Nicaragua, or refer to it if it was used in another setting.

Have you ever been in a home or structure that didn’t protect you from theweather? Tell about it.

How did Outreach International help people get new homes? Why might it be difficult to build sustainable houses in poor communities? How does the scripture in Luke 6:48 relate to building family homes that last? What did we learn about building houses that helps us understand this

scripture?

Closing Thoughts:

We didn’t build on rocks, but did build stronger houses and tested them against storms and floods. When houses are not built on a strong foundation, then the family could be without a home when storms come. That is not a sustainable plan.

Following Jesus is like having a strong home: it will give us good support, protect us and ensure our way of living for a long time.

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Invite groups to express their thankfulness for the homes they have and name one building material they are glad to have in their home to make it sustainable and strong.

Sowing Seeds for Abundant Lives

Background / Introduction:

If you’ve ever planted flowers, vegetables, herbs or any type of seed, you know they don’t just get there by themselves. They are planted by someone, carried on the wind or water, or hitchhike on birds or animals. And to grow the best, the seed must be dropped where it will thrive: in good soil, with water and sunlight to help it reach its fullest potential.

Many people in the world are like those seeds – they find themselves in places where it is difficult to grow. They might live in a place where there is little work available, resulting in not being able to afford to send their children to school. They might not have clean water or good food, resulting in stunted growth and poor health. These seeds lack strength and the hope of developing into that which they have the potential to be.

On the other hand, those of us who are blessed with more than enough, can share seeds of hope with others. Even if that seed is as tiny as a mustard seed, as referred to in the Bible scripture, we know it can turn into a strong and productive tree; the largest plant in a garden.

In the same way, we have the opportunity to plant and nourish lives, making the impossible, possible.

Objectives:

Recognize that seeds, like people, come in all shapes and sizes, and each hasthe potential to grow and thrive

Identify the necessities and conditions by which people can best maximizetheir potential

Recognize that by working together and combining resources, great changecan happen in the world

Supplies Needed:

Enough seed packets for each individual in your group(s)

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Bowl of mustard seeds for presentation (and other seeds as desired forassociated display)

Preparation:

Purchase seed packets (one per person), plus seeds for display Place display seeds in bowls for all to see the differences in size, shape, color

Instructions:

Give the background/introduction to the activity, then allow time for the groups to look at the display seeds.

Discuss:

1. How have you planted seeds of hope, justice, joy, well-being or possibility insomeone else’s life?

2. What type of seed would you like to be, and why?3. What gifts, talents or funds might you be able to share with others?4. Where might you share those seeds of hope and possibility?

Closing Thoughts:

We can all be carriers or spreaders of hope. By giving freely, we can create change in the world. How can you use what you have to bring hope to others’ lives?

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Puppet Play

Sharing This Life Together

(Adapted from Operation Outreach Vacation Church School resources, day 2). Puppet theatre may be made from a large box or foam-core panel with three window cut-outs, and placed on a table. (Blaze is played by a horse puppet, Sparx is a fox, and Cooper is a dog).

(Sparx & Cooper are dressed like waiters)

Sparx: Please have a seat right here, Madam. May I get you a drink of water?

Blaze: Well, thank you Sparx. That is really nice of you.

Cooper: Would Madam care for some bread?

Blaze: OK. Sure. I am a bit hungry.

Cooper: Here you go. Would you care for anything else?

Blaze: (looking very confused) Alright. What’s up? Why are you two being so nice? What’s with the outfits? You look like waiters.

Sparx & Cooper: Thank you. We are trying to become waiters.

Blaze: Why are you trying to do that?

Sparx: Waiters serve people don’t they?

Blaze: Well, yes.

Cooper: Then we are doing what Jesus did. We are serving people.

Blaze: I don’t remember the scriptures saying we are supposed to be waiters though.

Sparx: In Galatians 5:13 Jesus says, “God says to serve each other with love.”

Cooper: Verse 14 says that means we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves.

Sparx: So we are learning to serve by being waiters. Do you need more bread? I’d be happy to get you some more.

Blaze: No, really I am good. I don’t need anything else.

You know, Jesus doesn’t expect us to be waiters in order to serve others. He wants us to help each other by being loving and kind to others. God wants us to share what we have with others.

Remember how we talked about Outreach International yesterday? When we give to Outreach International we are serving others.

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In many places around the world, families live in houses that are made out of stuff like aluminum, cardboard, or mud bricks. Their homes do not hold up very well when big storms come.

Outreach International helps families build better homes by helping them buy better building supplies and helping them learn better ways to build strong lasting buildings.

Sparx: I bet they feel a lot safer when they have strong houses to live in.

Cooper: It sure feels good to have a strong roof over my head when it rains really hard. I am glad I have my dog house to keep me safe and dry.

Blaze: Remember Luke 6:48? “Everyone who follows Jesus is like a man building a house. He digs deep and lays his foundation on rock. When the floods come, the house is strong enough to stay standing because it is well built.”

Sparx: Building a strong house is kind of like building a strong faith.

Blaze: That’s right. A strongly built house will be more likely to withstand heavy storms, just like a strongly built faith will be more likely to withstand the heavy storms of life.

Cooper: I know that we go to Sunday school and church and study the scriptures to help us build strong faith. But how do we help people build strong homes?

Blaze: Outreach International can use our money to help others have strong homes.

Sparx: Do they go to other countries and build the houses for people?

Blaze: Not exactly. Outreach International provides them with better skills and supplies and teaches them better ways to build so they can construct better homes for themselves.

Cooper: It is kind of like helping people so that they can keep helping themselves for a long time.

Blaze: You are right, Cooper. Let me tell you about Hugo. Hugo was someone that used to be soaking wet from rain while he was inside of his home!

Cooper: Couldn’t Hugo fix his house so that it didn’t leak?

Blaze: No, because his family and everyone else in the village were really poor. Hugo’s dad only earned $2 a day. No one had the money to buy good building materials.

Sparx: That is not very much money. Where does Hugo live?

Blaze: Hugo lives in Nicaragua. Outreach International came to his village to see what they needed most. The villagers decided they needed better homes. With donations to buy good materials from Outreach International the villagers were able to build their own homes.

Sparx: Now I bet Hugo is really happy that he can stay warm and dry in his house.

Blaze: Especially in the rainy season!

Sparx: I brought more of my spare change tonight.

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Blaze: That’s great! Through Outreach International our spare change can help people build strong homes in Nicaragua!

Cooper: Well, I guess we don’t need these waiter outfits to serve others.

Blaze: Not really.

Cooper: I guess we don’t really need these either. (They pull out tennis rackets)

Blaze: Tennis rackets? What are they for?

Sparx: Well, we figured maybe if we didn’t turn out to be good “servers” as waiters, we could take tennis lessons.

Blaze: I am almost afraid to ask why, but I’ll ask anyway. Why were you going to take tennis lessons?

Cooper: You know, to become good tennis “servers”.

Blaze: You two really come up with some good ones, but we are running out of time. Everyone wants to get to their activities so let’s say good-bye for now.

Cooper, Sparx, & Blaze: Bye everybody! Remember, you can help by serving and sharing what you have too!

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Reunion Gifts Report  

 

Date of Report: __________      

Contact Person:  __________________________________    

Email Address:  ___________________________________  

Phone #:  ________________________________________ 

Group / Reunion Name:  ____________________________ 

 

      NAME                             ADDRESS                     CHECKS /  

       CASH AMOUNT 

1. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

2. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

3. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

4. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

4. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

5. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

6. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

7. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

8. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

9. ___________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

10. __________________  ___________________________________________________  $_________ 

 

Total Amount Checks Enclosed:  $ __________   

Total Amount Cash Enclosed:   $ __________ 

   

TOTAL ENCLOSED:      $ __________   

  

Please enclose gifts in envelope provided (no coins; checks only if by mail). Thank you!  

  

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