Exploring the Work of Justice
Dogs
Belonging is the feeling of deep ____?
Connection
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called ____ of God." - Matthew 5:9
Children
Poverty is the struggle to access essential ____?
Resources
Finish this statement: "No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, ____."
You are always welcome here
In the 1860's, Plymouth served as a stop on the ____?
Underground Railroad
What was the name of Dr. King's vision for social justice?
Beloved Community
Community organizing is a method of ____?
Peacemaking
Minimum wage in the US and in Iowa is ____ per hour.
$7.25
How many days is Lent?
40 days
The work of justice involves learning how economic, social, and political ____ impact our lives and communities.
Systems
After the Exodus from Egypt, God promises to dwell among the people in the ____ while they traveled in the desert wilderness.
Tabernacle (aka 'belonging place')
Plymouth is a member of AMOS, which is celebrating 30 years of community organizing this summer. AMOS stands for A Mid-Iowa ____ Strategy.
Organizing
The theme of economic justice appears in how many verses in the Bible?
2,000
At Plymouth, we celebrate communion on the ____ Sunday of the month.
First
Good conversations about social justice involve listening with ____?
Humility
The story of scripture shows that God keeps making a wider ____ of human belonging and inclusion.
Circle
The heart of community organizing is the practice of ____?
Listening (to the stories of others)
1/3 of all wealth in the United States is concentrated within what percentage of the population?
1%
What kind of bread is served for communion at Plymouth?
King's Hawaiian
The Old Testament verse from Micah 6:8 says that God requires us to...?
"...act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
What are the three evils that Dr. King believed are barriers to the Beloved Community?
Poverty, Racism, Militarism
The goal of community organizing is to build relational ____?
Power
The act of showing God’s love, mercy, and kindness through practical help, such as financial assistance or service, to those in need is ____?
Benevolence
The name of the organization where we had our first service project this year.
JOPPA