World Hunger: A Feast Fit for a King

October 16 - November 6, 2011

The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) welcomes you to participate in the 2011 World Hunger Campaign. For nearly five decades, CRWRC has encouraged Christian Reformed Churches to help alleviate global hunger. The World Hunger Campaign usually happens during the three weeks leading up to World Hunger Sunday (designated by the CRC Synod in 1979 to be the first Sunday in November.) That would entail distribution of the materials on Sunday, October 16 and a culmination in World Hunger Sunday on November 6. However, the materials are suited for use throughout the year.

This year’s theme is “A Feast Fit for a King.” Jesus is our King. Yet, while he was on earth, he often showed that his royalty was not about wealth. He cared for all people – rich and poor, and often dined with others at meals that were simple, where the focus was not about eating gourmet delicacies but about making sure that all were welcome, included, and satisfied.

Jesus cared enough about the rich to challenge them. He cared enough about the poor to empower them. These two different ways of caring were how Jesus invited all to the same feast.

As heirs to God’s kingdom, we are challenged to shape our lives to be like Jesus Christ. Our calling is to proclaim Jesus’ Lordship and share the Kingdom message with everyone. That includes doing justice so others can have their fair share. It includes loving mercy and sharing from our abundance so others can be satisfied. And it means walking humbly with God so that his grace can strengthen our work.

As you participate in this year’s World Hunger campaign, you will be challenged to think creatively about alleviating hunger.

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Let us know that your church is supporting World Hunger this year, and ask any questions that you may have.

World Hunger Resources:

In the 3-week Devotional Booklet you can read stories about people in Malawi, India, Cambodia, Mozambique, Uganda, and other places. Each story tells of challenges posed by poverty and hunger. Each tells of courageous new beginnings. You and your family will be challenged to allow the Holy Spirit to change you in response to what you read. Preview | Order
In the Leader’s Guide there are resources to help you present the World Hunger Campaign to your congregation. A sample litany, two children’s sermons, a sample sermon, and song suggestions will help you plan your worship service. Bulletin announcements and deacon’s hints are also included. Preview | Order
Bulletin inserts or bulletin covers can be ordered free of charge and distributed to members of your congregation on World Hunger Sunday. Each contains the “Feast Fit For a King” artwork and text to encourage people to join the campaign. Preview | Order Posters are also available free of charge for you to hang in your church or school to promote the campaign.
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A Poster depicting the "A Feast Fit for A King" artwork. Note that one poster will be sent to each Christian Reformed Church in North America. Preview | Order
A 3 minute Powerpoint presentation that can be shown during a church offering on World Hunger Sunday, or to promote the campaign the week before.
As in other years, CRWRC encourages you to use orange Peter Fish Banks as part of your campaign. If your congregation already has banks in storage, please re-use them. If you need additional banks or would like to order them for the first time, they are available free of charge. Order