Would you have walked past them in their less then clean clothes on the street? Shoo-ed them away from your table or car window if they were begging? Do they look too stereotypical for you to care?
Well, they're being loved on and mentored by these 3 God-fearing men.
Would you have picked them out as believers, or if you met them would you hold your purse tighter? (One is a pastor, pick which one.)
If you're like me, your concept or perception of the international church was this:
present, yet vague
Well these 3 men tangibly love God and signed on to mentoring 3 young orphans they knew from their neighborhood. It challenges my perception which could have even been a stereotype. Even when you're poor, you've got energy, wisdom, knowledge, hugs, advice, laughter, prayer, and time to give. No money required. Everything to gain.
You can't beat that with a stick.
The church is being a Body that reaches out and not just gathers together. Does yours? Do you? Do you love others like you love your own kids? Do you care for the widows and orphans? Do you even know a vulnerable child you could check on?
After a year of lots of interest in other places but no one pulling the trigger to implement the Alongsiders concept, 2016 been a great ride and we're only halfway done! Churches are using the Alongsiders concept and comic book curriculum to reach vulnerable children and teach young folks how to disciple someone in:
Rwanda
Pakistan
China
Kenya
Senegal
Myanmar
and Thailand votes soon on using our comic books as a curriculum in their youth groups.
Our website now has an alongsiders "academy" where folks can learn our vision, hear our methods, and complete modules in 12 languages! (part of the translation and set up was my work load earlier - whew!)
Stay tuned for more blog posts with pics from Indonesia and Pakistan!
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