Page 5 - Week of Emphasis Devotional

Introduction

elcome to our Week of ADRA Emphasis! We invite you on this incredible journey
with us as we highlight the work of alleviating suffering, poverty, and need, rescuing
Wthe perishing, and demonstrating the compassionate loving-care of our God in
action. Our worship thoughts this week centre on the relationship between social action and
evangelism. Steve Matthews, our Executive Director, says, “The work of ADRA opens doors and
is the frontline for evangelism.” This week, we will prayerfully unpack how social action and
evangelism go hand in hand.

ADRA projects, both nationally and international, focus on many different themes. We will
explore seven of these themes this week for our study and contemplation. They are:

• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Education
• Agriculture/Livelihood
• Health and Nutrition
• Disability and Inclusion
• Hunger
• Security, Protection, Shelter, and Freedom

It is our prayer that you will be blessed, informed, and inspired to help effect change in our
world for Jesus Christ now, as we look forward to the perfect place that He is preparing for
us. Until then, let us shine, share, and show the transformational and incarnational ministry
of Jesus Christ our Lord through words and actions, not only this week but for the rest of our
lives.

“Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out
to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the
godless world.”
-- James 1:27, The Message

Our Purpose

To serve humanity so all may live as God intended.

Our Motto

Justice. Compassion. Love.

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