Elderly woman gets water from her hand-pump in rural North Carolina.
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The Oct. 17 issue of FaithLink looks at “The New Face of Poverty.” The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the poverty rate in the United States rose sharply in 2009. This study resource identifies the people living in poverty and explains what churches can do to learn more about them.
FaithLink is a downloadable study for use by individuals or groups of mature youths and adults who want to apply their United Methodist beliefs to current faith issues and world events. This study guide not only motivates Christians to consider their personal views on important contemporary issues, it also encourages them to act on their beliefs.