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The 58: Initiative

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58:  is a Christ-centered global initiative to end extreme poverty.  58: answers Isaiah's challenge to "shout it aloud and do not hold back" through astonishing communications.  And 58: honors the True Fast of Isaiah by engagement in poverty-eradicating action.  58: is built for you to create, shape and join communities of passionate like-minded Christians who will work together to end extreme poverty in our lifetime.

This is no call to slackitvism.  We are impatient,committed Christ-followers with revolutionary intentions. We will work with perseverance and resolve for the lifting of extremely poor, all 1.4 billion of them, and will not be satisfied until that new reality comes.  58: is lad by world-class, time-tested Christian organizations that hold a deep commitment to integrity and results.  In partnership with Accord, these organizations define and advance excellence in anti-poverty work.  Though these organizations, 58: your strategic connections to global impact.

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All materials are available (free) through the BCM/D.   The 58: Initiative is asking churches to show the movie during the month of October through November 15th.  If you would like to host a movie night  for your church or community anytime during this time frame, please contact Lindsey Shaffer at 443-745-1534 or lshaffer@bcmd.org  to arrange how you can get The 58: Initiative materials.

If you will not be able to help promote The 58: Initiative during October - November 15th but would like to participate at a later time contact Lindsey and she will assist you.

If you would like an opportunity to view a FREE screening, New Hope Community Church is hosting the 58: Initiative film on November 17, beginning at 7:00.  No registration required. 

 

New Hope Community Church is located at 7609 Energy Parkway, Baltimore (Curtis Bay), MD 21226.  Click here for a map. New Hope's website is www.yournewhope.org. Feel free to contact Shannon Baker at 443.790.9531 with questions.