We researched scriptures in the morning session concerning meeting the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs within the communities that we work. We took turns reading scriptures and sharing thoughts. Among those were;Luke 4:16-21-------Jesus came to preach the gospel to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, preach deliverance, recover sight and set forth liberty.
Matthew 25:35-46------We are to meet the physical needs of people as hunger, thirst and nakedness while also meeting the emotional needs as loneliness.
We also took part in role playing. Here, Harold met two men who were trying to cross a river but did not know how to. He physically carried the first man half way across and then educated the other one so they would be able to continue to cross the river without needing another person to help. Proper education is important to prevent dependence.
The class can have some less than serious moments.
We also discussed community needs and education, when relief work should take place instead of developmental work and how curative care differs from preventative care.It was a day full of many thoughts and ideas..................tomorrow will be another class day and and I will keep you posted.
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