963 COFFEE Americans consume more coffee than any other nation. On average, 108 million people in the U.S. drink coffee every day, consuming 2.3 billion pounds a year. Behind oil, coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world. However, the trade system does not work in favor of developing countries; unlike the oil industry, coffee producers live in extreme poverty, bringing in an average of only $500 per year. For every American coffee drinker, there is one worker elsewhere in the world who depends on coffee for their day-to-day survival. Because the rules that govern trade favor rich countries, the potential to reduce poverty and support economic growth for poorer countries is being lost. As a result, most of these developing countries are dependent on outside aid for their survival. If Africa alone could increase its share of world exports by just 1%, it would generate $70 billion – about 5 times what it already receives in aid. Families do not have enough money to send their children to school, nor can they afford basic medical care and have access to clean water. They are trapped in a cycle of poverty, unable to escape on their own. What 963 is doing and What you can do 963Coffee
The Project’s purpose is twofold: to provide a fair wage for coffee farmers in poverty-stricken communities and to allow groups and individuals to use the coffee to raise funds for mission projects and relief initiatives. Below are tangible ways to do this:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
963Coffee
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Monday, November 30, 2009
The Greatest Gift (New Series)
New Sermon Series starts this Wednesday in THERefuge @6:00. Through this series we
will be challenged to focus on the giving aspect of Christmas and not on getting.
Jesus was the greatest gift that God gave and ever will give us. I pray that that through
this series God will speak to your heart on a way to make history to give someone the
greatest gift.
The Greatest Gift (New Series)
New Sermon Series starts this Wednesday in THERefuge @6:00. Through this series we
will be challenged to focus on the giving aspect of Christmas and not on getting.
Jesus was the greatest gift that God gave and ever will give us. I pray that that through
this series God will speak to your heart on a way to make history to give someone the
greatest gift.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thankful wk 2
This is a series that exposes how much we have in Christ. Through this series it will
challenge you to be more thankful for the things we have, and to even be more content
with Christ alone. We are even going to throw in some Charlie Brown Clips.
with Christ alone. We are even going to throw in some Charlie Brown Clips.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
First Priority Vision Cast
FIRST PRIORITY of America exists to resource, mentor, and guide cities and communities as they implement the FIRST PRIORITY ministry strategy. Each regional network is uniquely designed to reach the culture around them. FIRST PRIORITY has been effectively established in urban, suburban, and rural cities and communities.
This was a unexpected sermon for Brandon because Brad from first Prioirty made to Decatur but it was Decatur IL. This was a great night Christ got the victory 25 students surrendered to shool missionaries and 2 students gave their lives to Christ.
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