Poverty is a devastating problem that extends across the globe
Poverty
A few facts:
- Over 3 billion people live on less than $2.50 a day.
- More than 1 billion children are severely deprived of at least one of the essential goods and services they require to survive, grow, and develop.
- 6.3 million children under five years of age died in 2012, nearly 754 every hour
- Nearly half of all deaths in children under age 5 are attributable to undernutrition. This translates into the unnecessary loss of about 3 million young lives a year.
We believe that God has mandated us to respond and become a solution to these issues.
- God’s righteous people will pour themselves out for the poor. (Proverbs 29:7)
- We will show mercy to the poor and not miss an opportunity to do acts of kindness for others, for these are the true sacrifices that delight God’s heart. (Hebrews 13:16)
- Showing kindness to the poor is equal to honoring your maker. (Proverbs 14:31)
Life150 Church has partnered with New Friends Homeless Center and feeds hundreds every week both physically and spiritually.
For more information on how you can serve and support, please visit www.newfriendshomelesscenter.org.
