RESOURCES

We’re providing these resources as tools that may be useful for you in the way you engage in highlighting mutual flourising in your context on October 6

SERMON EXAMPLES

Jason Adam Miller - South Bend City Church: An Honest, Imperfect Reflection on the Suffering of Israelis and Palestinians (October 15, 2023)

A sermon given shortly after the October 7 attacks, which includes a liturgical prayer at the end written for this moment

Keri Ladouceur - Church on Morgan (October 15, 2023)

A sermon given shortly after the October 7 attacks from the Old Testament lectionary text from the day - Exodus 32:1-14

PRAYER RESOURCES

Prayers of the People - South Bend City Church, October 15, 2023

A communal lament in the wake of the October 7th attacks

A Prayer for Peace

Written by Todd Deatherage, Executive Director of Telos, and posted by Kayla Craig

MUSIC RESOURCES

Spotify playlist from David Gungor of songs to consider using

*Charts will be available for all of the songs soon. All can be used as congregational singing if desired

MEDIA RESOURCES

The Invitation - Instagram Carousel Slides

Confession Video

A Psalm of Lament - Video

Based on Psalm 137, reimagined and read by Jessica Moore, a Palestinian Christian

NEXT STEP RESOURCES

HERE is a list of next step, follow up actions, your church or individuals can take

OTHER RESOURCES

Principles & Practices of Peacemaking from Telos

Buy handmade olive wood crosses in bulk from Palestinian artisans in Bethlehem

In partnership with their local church, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour, they are working with local Palestinian artisans who have had a loss of income as a result of the significant tourism loss in Bethlehem.

Recording of Zoom Call on August 28 Sharing the Vision for the Global Sunday of Mutual Flourishing

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