Thursday, August 30

Test Drive

Recycling Ministry
August 30, 2007

Utilizing the resources that the recycling ministry has to yield, persons who are interested in a particular cause can take 4 simple steps to show compassion and mercy. If you’ve got a heart for something but don’t know how to exactly get there, you’ll get there!

To break down how this resource works, we will use Ryan, a high school student who wants to help impoverished persons in Uganda.

1. Realization
Ryan learns of the unfortunate plight of these forgotten people. He discovers not only of the situation, but hard facts and figures.

2. Reaction
Ryan sees that he has a “passion” for these people. Simply put, this kind of passion is a sense of duty, an intimate sympathy, and a positive anger- If someone doesn’t do something, I will. The latter part to this step involves discovering various methods of actually DOING SOMETHING. Though many equally effective ways in fighting poverty abide and exist, Ryan wants to utilize the tools the recycling ministry has to offer.

3. Response
Ryan is then put into the game! Utilizing resources like “Hot Spots,” a frequently updated list of events and activities that produce mass numbers of accepted recyclables, “Groupies,” HSM students who love digging threw trash cans, and “The Goods,” safety and collecting materials, such as, trash bags and gloves, Ryan can collect recyclables ‘til he drops. Also, he can choose to fly solo, or invite the entire gang. It is encouraged to own the experience and have fun.

4. Reaching Out
The biggest step! Ryan takes the recyclables to a collection facility, and collects the treasure (cash). With the help of the recycling ministry, the group decides upon the most effective, mindful, and practical way of dispersing the proceeds.

So, there you have it, the fat lady has sung, and peoples’ live are being changed. Consider the fact that God is not interested in the process, but the attitude. If you have any questions, contact the recycling ministry.

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