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Resource: DVD (119054) Servant or Sucker? Wise and Compassionate Ways to Help the Poor     
Author: Templeton, Beth Lindsay
Publisher: EcuFilm, 2008
Vendor: Cokesbury
Length: 66 Minutes
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Subjects: Adult Studies, General; Christian,Spiritual Life/Discipleship; Community; Poverty/Hunger; Social Action/Concerns
Location: Social Issues
# Copies: 3
ISBN/ISSN: 9781878946065
Description: We don't want to be a sucker when someone approaches us on the street and asks for money, but at the same time, Jesus' call to help the poor echoes in our hearts and minds. This five-session DVD study helps viewers discern appropriate, Christ-centered actions when it comes to addressing poverty on a personal or organizational level. Five sessions: 1) The dilemma (9 min.); 2) Why do people beg? (13 min.); 3) An individual's response (12 min.); 4) Making compassionate decisions (15 min.); 5) Churches' and organizations' response (10 min.). Includes a leader's guide and a copy of the paperback book "Loving Our Neighbor: A Thoughtful Approach to Helping People in Poverty."
Age Groups: Young Adult; Adult (30-55)


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