Get Prepared. Get Equipped. Loving our neighbors. Moving into the neighborhood like Jesus. Content includes being the 1st Century church in the 21st century, emergency preparedness and mapping your neighborhoods (MYN). Lunch and MYN resources are included. Paid parking is available at: 929 Garage, 929 - 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA.
Washington State has asked all its citizens to pursue neighborhood emergency preparedness, offered Map Your Neighborhood as a blueprint, and endorsed faith communities in providing leadership for this initiative. In collaboration with QPlace--a gentle approach to starting spiritual discussions and discovery Bible study--your members can learn to serve their neighbors in a very tangible way and begin meaningful conversations.
Conference Content will include:
- Loving our neighbors like the 1st century church.
- What are scientists predicting may happen in this region?
- How do we prepare physically and spiritually for a catastrophic event?
- How can faith-based organizations prepare to love and serve our neighborhoods?
- How does the WA State Map Your Neighborhood Resource build community in our neighborhoods?
- What skills are especially important for us to practice as we build trust with our neighbors?
- What does the Bible say about earthquakes?
Conference is for:
Anyone who is a current leader (volunteer or staff) of a faith-based organization in this region. Or, anyone who wants to become a leader in helping their community prepare for a disaster.