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Hunger-relief ministry offering devotions for Lent

 


Hunger-relief ministry offering devotions for Lent

Jan. 7, 2005

By United Methodist News Service*

The Society of St. Andrew, a nonprofit hunger-relief ministry, is inviting individuals and congregations to participate in a program of spiritual reflection about Jesus’ commandment to care for the poor and needy during Lent.

Each participant will receive a devotional booklet of reflections and prayers, and will be asked to share in the organization’s hunger ministries by making a personal Lenten sacrifice that will be used to feed hungry Americans.

The theme for this year’s Lent devotions is "Jesus, remember me…" The reflections ask the reader to think about those whom Jesus touched with healing and wholeness. Participants also will be challenged to respond to Christ’s commands to care for the poor and needy.

An optional Good Friday Fast is available to supplement the Lent Devotions Program or as a stand-alone program of spiritual renewal and giving.

The Society of St. Andrew has free sample starter kits available for review before placing a congregational order. The kits can be ordered online at www.endhunger.org/lent.htm; by e-mail at church@endhunger.org; or by phone at (800) 333-4597. Orders for the program should be placed by Jan. 24 to ensure delivery before Ash Wednesday, Feb. 9. All materials are free.

The Society of St. Andrew is a Christian nonprofit ministry feeding the hungry through its Potato Project, Gleaning Network, Harvest of Hope, and Hunger Relief Advocate Initiative programs. The organization receives support as an Advance Special (#801600) of the United Methodist Church. For more information about the organization, go to www.endhunger.org.

*Carol A. Breitinger, communications director for the Society of St. Andrew provided information for this report.

News media contact: Kathy L. Gilbert, Nashville, Tenn., (615) 742-5470 or newsdesk@umcom.org.

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