route6:4: February 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Monthly Meeting of March

WHEN: Sunday, March 1
WHERE: 25 St Matthew’s Ave.
(www.matthew25house.com)
TIME: Potluck @ 5pm (bring whatever you like!),
Study/Session @ 6pm
WHAT: We will be discussing the first beatitude -- "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt.5:3), as well as Revelations 3:17-22.
Remember to fill out the Sacred Pathways Gift Assessment so we can discuss them (Go to this website: scroll down and click on 'Finding Your Spiritual Path' which can be found on the left).
FOR MORE INFO: contact Sherry or Marijke @ 905-218-5209, or routesixfour@gmail.com.

All are welcome!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity this week?

Feel free to stop by the clothing bank at the Eva Rothwell Centre in Hamilton (460 Wentworth St. N) on Thursday (Feb.26) from 6-9pm, or on Friday from 9-12. This time it will be on an individual basis (in other words drop-in on your own or with a friend if you can), and next time it will be a bit more organized. Please come with your police check, as Missions Services requires that you bring that in order to volunteer, and they will also have a volunteer sheet that you can fill out when you arrive.

2) ADVOCACY in your church/workplace

Don't be too overwhelmed - we're in this together! Start by asking God to open your eyes. Discuss, pray, study, ask questions, go places you haven't gone before.
Organize a Study Group to learn about our global community (Or join ours! Right now we're looking into the Beatitudes)
Speak at your workplace or church about community needs. Help people connect with opportunities! See link list above for some ideas.
Organize a food or clothing drive through your workplace or church.
Organize a monthly "Essentials" drive. (E.g.: Jan is toothpaste month! Necessities are socks, shampoo, baby food, razors, toothbrushes, deoderant, blankets, etc.)
Make your church or workplace a drop-off depot. E.g.: bin to collect grocery bags (much needed @ food bank).
Email routesixfour@gmail.com for more ideas or if you'd like help as an advocate.

LOVE

Agapē (Gk. αγάπη ), is one of several Greek words meaning love. ... Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, thoughtful love. …The term was used by the early Christians to refer to the special love for God and God's love for humanity, as well as the self-sacrificing love they believed all should have for each other. Agape …has been defined as an intentional response to promote well-being when responding to that which has generated ill-being (Thomas Jay Oord). For a broader definition, see www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agape

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Hey, we'd love to hear from you - RSVPs, questions, comments, challenges, updates, insights about God, stories about your "on the road" experiences, ideas about church, community and "mission" (what are they, exactly?), faith dialogues, poetry and limericks, theological queries, theories about life, the universe and everything, social action links... oh yeah, all we ask is that you keep it clean, constructive, and be your insane self. Post a comment on the CONTACT section (above) or send us an old-fashioned email at routesixfour@gmail.com .

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Monthly Meeting of March

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Looking for Links?

VOLUNTEER LINKS:

DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9

MARK 12:28-33

Study Links

Close to Home

1) THE CLOTHING ROOM

2) ADVOCACY in your church/workplace

3) WORD 4 THE STREET coffeehouse

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COMMITMENT

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LOVE

Michelangelo's Pieta

Mother Teresa's Pieta

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