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| Purpose | Introduction | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| To encourage prayer for the world | Have a look at this map of the world and see if you can identify some of the poorest countries – use the list if you like. Choose one or more of these countries to pray for, and leave a candle as a sign of your ongoing prayer. | laminated world map, tea lights in basket, big candle on dish, lighter, list of poorest countries |
| To highlight inequality and stimulate action (aid) | Look at these scales and reflect on the gross inequalities of our world, especially the unjust distribution of wealth. Are you willing to work and pray towards a fairer world? If so, take a few grains of wheat from the ‘rich’ side of the scales and give them to the ‘poor’ side – and ask God to show you how you can help to make this redistribution a reality. | weighing scales (symmetrical), grains of wheat mostly on one side |
| To stimulate reflection on money/ wealth | Money... what is it? Take time to handle these coins and banknotes; consider their significance; imagine their history... What does money mean to you? Think and pray about your relationship with it: what is good and what is not so good? | lots of coins & paper money of various currencies; piggy bank |
| To stimulate reflection on debt cancellation | It can be very hard to forgive – to cancel another’s debts. Write one country’s debt on the slate, and notice how you feel about cancelling that debt. If you are willing to pray about and work for debt cancellation, wipe the slate clean. | slate, chalk, sponge, small bowl of water, figures re debt |
| To encourage self-awareness, repentance and re-commitment | Take off your shoes and socks and step in the sand. Look at your footprints and reflect on the impact you make on the world and on others’ lives. You may feel called to repentance... know that God longs to forgive. As you receive his forgiveness, smooth over the sand and pray for grace to ‘walk humbly with your God’. | sand-tray, damp sand, floor covering, bowl of water, towels |
| To encourage commitment to trade justice | As you decorate the Fairtrade symbol, consider what more you could do to support fair trade... What stops you doing more? How could you tackle these obstacles? | Fairtrade symbol on A1 card, coloured card, paper, etc, scissors, glue |
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