Resources

When the survey results were analyzed, hunger concerns overwhelmingly were identified as a priority within the churches that responded. Once again, we thank you for your responses.

The ISC Justice and Mission Team researched, and found links that we think you may find interesting and useful.

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Free Drinking Water Sources:
On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”

~ John 7:37-38

While there are few public outlets dedicated specifically to free drinking water, the link below has some accessible options you can explore in Southern and Central Illinois.

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Reflection – Matthew 25:34-40
As we reflect on the words from the Gospel of Matthew we hear the call to care for those who are in prison. Individuals in these extraordinary circumstances may experience a profound sense of isolation and a crisis in their faith. To address the needs of the  incarcerated does not condone past behavior. Instead, recognizing we all fall short, we find the stones dropping from our hands in response to the words of Jesus from the Gospel.

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To equip churches and pastors with accessible information on clothing resources—both regional and local—throughout IL South Conference. This directory reflects the Mission Committee’s shared commitment to respond to the priorities identified in our survey of all the churches earlier this year.

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Welcoming Strangers/Articles

• Welcoming The Stranger Bible Study
• Loving the Stranger – My Jewish Learning
• Welcoming The Stranger – Transforming Center
• What we need to know about Welcoming the Stranger – Reformed Judaism
• Welcoming The Stranger – World Relief

 

Download Recognized Health & Human Service Institutions Directory H.ere

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