Ice Breaker – We Are The World
Each week on The Stretched Blog, I ask an ice breaker question. The questions are designed to help us get to know each other here in The Stretched Community. I’ll provide my answer to the question here in the post, and then you can leave your response in the comments. While you’re in the comments section, see how others answered the ice breaker question.
On this day (March 7th) 29 years ago, a large group of popular singers released “We Are The World” and launched an initiative (“USA for Africa”) which raised money for Africa by selling over 20 million copies of this hit single. If you lived through the 80s, you have to check out the video and remember the great hairstyles and attire of the singers.
Today’s Stretched Ice Breaker is inspired by We Are The World.
(I’m always looking for Ice Breaker question ideas. If you have an idea, send me an email at jon@jonstolpe.com. If I use your question, I’ll give you credit and share your links.)
Question: What is your cause? What is one cause you’d like others to know about? What is one thing people can do to learn more about this cause? And what is one thing they can do to further this cause?
My Answer: If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know the people of Guatemala have captured my heart. This year, I’ll be taking my family back to Xenacoj, Guatemala to work with GO! Ministries. We will be specifically ministering to the widows and orphans of this area (James 1:27). To learn more about GO! Ministries click the link above. Here are a few things you can do to further the cause of GO! Ministries:
- Pray. Pray for guidance and effective ministry. Pray for the widows and orphans.
- Give. On the website for GO! Ministries, there are a few different ways you can give. Every bit helps. I’ve seen the power of a few bucks.
- Go. Go on a short-term missions trip with me to Guatemala. You can make a huge difference by going to Guatemala for a week.
- Share. Share with others about GO! Ministries. And share about our trip.
Here’s our highlight video from last year’s trip:
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