Ministry Opportunities for the Summer

• Elderly and Aging

Eugene Rehab Contact: Kathleen Holloway 746-6581	McKenzie Nursing and Rehab Contact: Dennis Duerst 687-1310
Hillside Heights Contact: Lou Ann McQauiston 683-2155	River Park Living Center Contact: Linda Carigia 345-6199
Sawyer House Contact: Lynette Hass 338-8780

• Disabilities

Hilyard Community Center Contact: Twila Jacobsen 682-5311	McNaire House Contact: Rose Hay 342-7579
Easter Seal Treatment Center Contact: 344-2247	The ARC of Lane County Contact: Janet Rapoport 343-5256
Uhlhorn Program Contact: Kevin Anguick 345-4244	Willamalane Specialized Recreation Contact: Pam Caples 746-1669
Cal Young Middle School Contact: 687-3234	Special Olympics Contact: Emerald Valley Special Olympics 747-3536
YMCA Contact: Holly Anderson 686-9622	Early Education Program Easter Seals Contact: Jane Welch-Sprague 485-0368

• Poverty and Homelessness

St. Vincent de Paul Contact: Rebecca Larsen 687-5820	Catholic Community Services of Lane County Contact: Cheryl Larson 345-3628
Brethren Housing Contact: Oscar Heredia 726-8125	The First Place Center Contact: Bonnie Blomberg 342-7728
Family Shelter House Contact: Bonnie Blomberg 686-1262 Ext. 303	Grassroots Garden Project Contact: Food for Lane County 343-2822
Food for Lane County (Food Rescue Express) Contact: Sheila Norte 343-2822	Headstart Contact: Ruby Miller 747-2425
Willamalane Teen Center Contact: Jill Cuadros 736-4540	McKenzie Village (Willamalane) Contact: Jennifer 746-1669
Hosea Youth Services Contact: Mike 344-5583	Birth-to-Three Contact: Sarah or Thelma 484-5316
Big Brother Big Sister Contact: bbbs.org	Habitat for Humanity Contact: Mary Ann Meyers 744-1707

• Abuse

Relief Nursery Contact: Michelle Meador 343-9706

Jasper Mountain Center Contact: Cathy Goins (Wednesdays) 747-1235

• Illness and Dying

Sacred Heart Hospital Contact: Jill Day 686-3875 (Afternoons)

McKenzie-Willamette Hospital Contact: Thelma Clemens 741-4606

• Miscellaneous

Whittaker Center Public Safety Contact: Carrie Chouinard 682-5355

The SMART Reading Program Contact: Liz Degner 726-3302

Supplemental Reading

Here are some references to non-required readings that were used this term in class.

Christianity Rediscovered. By Vincent J. Donovan. New York: Orbis Books, 1978.

This is the story of Donovan experience working East Africa with the Masai. His discovery was that by leaving the school and medical mission facility he was better able to share the gospel. He did not teach literacy or try to change the culture of the Masai, but rather contextualized the message to meet them where they were.

Volunteer Youth Workers: Recruiting and Developing Leaders for Youth Ministry. By J. Dave Stone and Rose Mary Miller. Loveland: Group Books, 1985.

This thin guide encourages and gives practical advice for developing and maintaining vibrant youth groups and youth leaders. The authors use personal experiences as case studies in youth ministries.

"God and War: How Chaplains and Soldiers Struggle to Keep Faith Under Fire." Newsweek. By Eve Conant. May 7, 2007: 26-34

This article follows the experience of a Baptist chaplain working oversees under great physical, emotional and spiritual stress. An excellent case study for missions workers preparing for the field.

For this week!
Non-Traditional Expression of Christianity

Due Friday, May 18th

Participate and respond to a public gathering that celebrates Christianity that is outside of a Church building or Christian school. This event can incorporate any combination of Christian disciplines including prayer, worship, service, confession, proclamation, meditation, study or fellowship. 200 words

Cross-Cultural Experience

Due Friday, May 11th

Participate in a cross-cultural event that is at least one-hour in length and requires interaction between people of different cultures. In a paper write your reactions including your expectations and your experience. Compare your differences and similarities is culture as wells as things that might be affected by race, gender, social and economic factors and perspectives. 200-300 words

Question #3

Please respond by May 14, 2007

"Children, poor people, minorities and women are to be receivers rather than bearers of the gospel."