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1. Real Bread For the Really Hungry LESSSON 2

2. The problem of poverty plagues the whole world. While developed countries appear to have appear to have an adequate supply of food, they cannot shut their eyes to 3 billion people of the world’s population who are still under the weight of poverty. Here in the Philippines, the rate of poverty was reported at 24.9% in 3013.

3. There is no simple remedy to poverty, but the world has yet to fully recognize that it is confronted with an even greater need: spiritual poverty. If physical poverty leads many to commit crime sin order to ease the pain of their empty stomachs, spiritual poverty has also ushered many more to walk down the path of spiritual emptiness, void of true spiritual nourishment.

4. Because our values are always connected with our needs, it would be impossible to properly align our values without addressing these pressing needs.

5. Groupings Form a group of two and try to identify the greatest needs of man. Come up with about 10 to 20 items. Go through your list and rank them from the greatest need to the least need. Rewrite your answer according to this ranking. Present your answers to the rest of the class. Note which of your answers are similar with others.

6. Poverty in the Philippines is a real eye-sore. Despite government-led efforts to fight it, poverty rate is increasing. Here’s a picture of scavengers collecting recyclable items from a garbage dump site in Manila.

7. Social welfare groups and left-wing organizations maintain that poverty is increasing in the Philippines despite economic growth. While we glance at the issue of poverty, let us also consider addressing spiritual poverty. The Bible has provided an answer for us in Jesu.

8. When Jesus revealed Himself to be “Bread of Life”, He pointed on Himself as the sustenance that can nourish our spiritual lives. As He spoke of this, the Jews were reminded of an Old Testament story of How God sent bread from heaven to feed the wandering Israelites. At this time, Jesus posed Himself as the one sent from God, this time, for the spiritual “feeding” of His people. He was actually telling them that He was all they needed to have life in abundance.

9. 1. The Bread from God “For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world” John 6:33

10. The idea that the bread comes from God tells us that He alone can provide man with what his soul really needs. This points us to Him as the source from whom which all life springs. This also implies that God is fully aware of our needs and Christ He wants to meet those needs.

11. 2. The Bread offers life “I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life.” John 6:47 ‘I am the living bread…If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever.” John 6:51

12. 3. The Bread offers satisfaction. “He who comes to Me will never go hungry, and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35

13. This is the promise of Jesus- He is THE ANSWER. Our soul can only find the cure to sin and bondage in Him. No more spiritual hunger, no more thirsty souls. The Bread has come.

14. morality Creativity Spontaneity Problem solving Lack of prejudice, Acceptance of facts SELF-ACTUALIZATION ESTEEM Self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others LOVE & BELONGING Friendship, family, sexual intimacy SAFETY Security of body, of employment, of resources, of maralit , of the family, of health, of property. PHYSIOLOGICA L Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion This is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The chart clearly shows that man’s most basic needs are physiological. These needs are fundamental and foundation to all needs. The highest in the hierarchy of man’s needs is self-actualization- a state where one reaches his full potentials for growth.

15. Compare your own list. What are the similarities and differences between Maslow’s Chart and your list?

16. PINOY KASI! “ Pagiging Mapagbigay ” or Generosity is one trait that stands out among us, Filipinos. Because of this, we can share even little that we have with others. The whole idea of gift-giving during Christmas showcases this unique cultural feature. AT THE CROSSROADS

17. Real Peple , Real Models Tony Meloto was born dirt poor in Bacolod City. He migrated to Manila, where he earned a degree in Economics from Ateneo de Manila University as a scholar. Eventually, working for the impoverished masses became his advocacy.

18. He started by settling in Bagos Silang, a place notorious for its impoverished and unemployed squatters as well as the frequency of crime and violence in its street. It was Bagong Silang where the dream of Gawad Kalinga first took shape-first, as a ministry of hope, then evolving as a national building movement,, and finally, taking on the many-splendored form of “social ministries” that involve the provision of shelter, education, health services, and community development to those who need it the most.

19. Whenever Tony Meloto was interviewed by the media for his social work, his word rallied the hearts of His fellow Filipinos and fanned therein the flame of patriotism and pride as Filipinos. In one of his inspirational speeches, he challenged his listeners to demand greatness from yourself as Filipinos and to inspire greatness in others.

20. For his own achievement of inspiring countless Filipinos to aid and alleviate the poorest of their own countrymen, he was awarded the 2006 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership. Until now, Meloto’s advocacy continues to challenge Filipinos like you and me to take positive actions to aradicate poverty and uplift our countrymen’s standard of living.

21. There is no simple answer to poverty. However, we cannot ignore the plight of the poor-many of whom suffer under inhumane conditions. As students, you can do something to alleviate their conditions and spark in them the hope for a better life. Include them as you dream of your future. As you think of becoming doctors, resolve to touch them and heal them. Those who wants to be builders and architects, include a blueprint of a better society that includes a place for them.pursue whatever your dream profession is, but don’t forget to include the poor in your plans. They, too, deserve dignity and a better chance at life.

22. However, we should also move in wisdom as not to feed into their dependence. We have to empower them to be productive individuals, with God-given capacities to produce, work, and earn a living. Our attitudes towards them should be one of respect but not tolerance for their conditions. Because we believe in them, we will enjoin them to dream with us and seek ways to empower them to earn a living.

23. Lastly, we must not fail to invite them to know Jesus. He is still their greatest need as much as He is ours. Let us do all we can so they can know that Jesus loves them and wants them to partake of Him as they satisfying Bread of Life.

24. Try to recall what you have learned in this lesson and consider the following steps: LOOK IN : Acknowledge your need for Jesus, the Bread of Life LOOK UP: Thank God for the Bread of Life. Also, thank God for the blessings you enjoy that others kids your age do not. Pray that God would bless them as well.

25. LOOK AROUND: Develop compassion for the poor. Try thinking of ways to participate in community outreach projects especially those that cater mainly to service for the poor. LOOK OUT: Be careful not to think of yourself as higher those who are poor. Remember God loves both the rich and the poor.