"Hungry Lent" Project

During Lent of 2012, our Confirmation Class will be highlighting, praying for, and preaching about the problem of World Hunger and how God might be using us to address it.

 

The ELCA's World Hunger Program makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every day, and this Lenten Project simply strives to put us in touch with the lives of those in need.

 

Below, you will find all of the materials needed to participate in this project.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail Poppy Elshaug or Pr. Matt

 

 

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:

Letter from Pr. Matt explaining "Hungry Lent" Program

Master List of Students, Group Assignments & Roles

Description of Roles

 

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS:

 

     For Worship Leaders:

          1. Write your own prayer to read at the beginning of the meal (5:30)

          2. Read the week's story at the beginning of worship (6:30)

                    02/29/12 - Week #1 Story - Nicaragua (Nubia's story)

                    03/07/12 - Week #2 Story - West Bank (Lydia's story)

                    03/14/12 - Week #3 Story - United States (Jim's story)

                    03/21/12 - Week #4 Story - Bangladesh (Salma's story)

                    03/28/12 - Week #5 Story - Tanzania (Baraka's story)

          3. Read the Confession & Forgiveness at the beginning of worship (6:30)

              (you do NOT need to print out the Confession & Forgiveness - we have a copy for you!)

 

     For Worship Preparers:

          1. Copy, cut & stuff bulletin inserts (Copies provided at the church)

          2. Come early (5:30 for meal) to make sure heat is on, bulletins ready,

                     lights on, sound system on & candles lit

          3. Be the Greeters & Ushers for the evening service (it ends about 7:15)

 

     For Cooks:

          1. Print out recipes & pick one to make:

                    02/29/12 - Recipe #1 - Nicaragua

                    03/07/12 - Recipe #2 - West Bank

                    03/14/12 - Recipe #3 - United States Food Stamp Meal

                    03/21/12 - Recipe #4 - Bangladesh

                    03/28/12 - Recipe #5 - Tanzania

          2. Prepare dish for the evening meal (just small amounts per person - a side dish)

          3. Explain to people at the beginning of the meal what you made & where it is from

 

     For 8th Graders (Reflection/Mini-sermons):

          1. Print out & read the "Reflection" document (Bible passage & Pr. Matt's study helps)

                    02/29/12 - Reflection #1 - Nicaragua

                    03/07/12 - Reflection #2 - West Bank

                    03/14/12 - Reflection #3 - United States Food Stamp Meal

                    03/21/12 - Reflection #4 - Bangladesh

                    03/28/12 - Reflection #5 - Tanzania

           2. Read the "Story" from your week as well (in "Worship Leader" section above)

           3. Write 2-3 paragraphs with your thoughts (see study helps)

           4. Read your reflection in worship

 

 If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail Poppy Elshaug or Pr. Matt