Bracelets are reminders to ‘dream God’s dream’
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A UMNS photo by Mike DuBose Proceeds from the sale of the dream bracelets will support the AIDS Orphan Trust.
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Brown
bracelets featuring the word "dream" in English, French, Danish,
Portuguese, German and Russian are available from the Division on
Ministries with Young People. Proceeds from the sale of the bracelets
will benefit the AIDS Orphan Trust (70 percent) and the division (30
percent). The Rev. Lillian Smith, top executive of the division, says
"the bracelets remind people to dream God's dreams." A UMNS photo by
Mike DuBose. Photo #06460. Accompanies UMNS story #263. 5/4/06 |
May 4, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Rěve, träumen Sie, sonhe, meчtaň, drøm, dream.
No matter how you say it, the Division on Ministries with Young People wants you to do one thing: dream God’s dreams.
Brown latex bracelets featuring the word “dream” in English, French,
Danish, Portuguese, German and Russian are available from the division
for $9.90 for a package of 10. Proceeds from the sale of the bracelets
will benefit the AIDS Orphan Trust (70 percent) and the Division on
Ministries with Young People (30 percent).
“To dream captures the spirit, creation and work of the Division on
Ministries with Young People,” said the Rev. Lillian Smith, top
executive of the division. “The bracelets remind people to dream God’s
dreams.
“God’s dream envisions a human family that welcomes all,” Smith said,
and “we are committed to communicating in a multilingual manner.” The
mission of the division is to empower young people as world-changing
disciples of Jesus Christ
In August 2005, the division selected the study topic of HIV/AIDS.
The AIDS Orphan Trust supports community efforts to care for orphans by
assisting them with their daily necessities, school fees, and moral and
spiritual support. Hundreds of thousands of children in developing
countries are being orphaned by AIDS. Many of them are cared for by
grandparents or other extended family members, and also may be living in
child-headed households. The trust receives support as an Advance
giving special (#982842) of the United Methodist Church.
Many times God’s dream seems impossible, Smith said. “During this Easter
season, we are reminded of the seeming impossibility of the
resurrection. Pray and ask God to help you remain steadfast and hopeful
until the dreams are realized.”
Information on ordering the dream bracelets is available at www.gbod.org/youngpeople.
News media contact: Kathy L. Gilbert, Nashville, Tenn., (615) 742-5470 or newsdesk@umcom.org.
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