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🌟 Embrace Everyday Opportunities for Impact! Start making a difference right where you are, right now! Whether it's a small act of kindness or lending a helping hand, every action matters. Here's why seizing everyday opportunities for service can benefit your church community: Strengthened Connections: Serving regularly fosters stronger bonds among church members, creating a supportive and unified community centered around compassion and love. Spiritual Growth: Engaging in service deepens your spiritual journey, allowing you to live out the teachings of faith through practical acts of kindness and generosity. Positive Impact: Consistent acts of service have a cumulative effect, positively impacting individuals within your congregation and reaching beyond to touch the lives of others in the community. At Seed to Oaks, we're passionate about empowering churches to embrace a culture of service. Discover creative ideas and develop a plan that transforms everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for impact. #ServeNow #ImpactfulService #SeedToOaks

Who is HeartBeatsHate? WE’RE A GRASSROOTS, GLOBAL MOVEMENT HeartBeatsHate We believe hate is a choice. To oppose hate we choose radical kindness. Our aim is to encourage, engage and equip others to choose kindness too. Our membership is open to all. We have no organized religious affiliation and are non-political. WE’RE A PRO-DIVERSITY, PRO-HUMAN RIGHTS AND PRO-KINDNESS MOVEMENT. We’re a collection of individuals who believe that together we can triumph over hate in all its forms to make our homes, schools, communities, and the world kinder - one person at a time. WE'RE PEOPLE, JUST LIKE YOU Changemakers. Students. Teachers. Parents. Sisters and brothers. Visionaries. Activists. Community builders. We are a diverse group of individuals from all parts of the world working together to stand up, speak out and push back against hate. WHO IS HEARTBEATSHATE? YOU ARE, IF YOU WANT TO BE We would be even stronger if we had you on board. We have no weird initiation rites and membership is free. What does it take? All you have to do is choose heart.

HeartBeatsHate Only light can fight darkness. Only love can beat hate. All people, especially children, should be aware that hate is a choice. A bad one. There has been a significant rise in reported hate crimes in our communities in recent years. Standing by quietly while this happens is not ok. HEARTBEATSHATE is allergic to complacency. We remain committed to nonviolent acts of social change. Through HEARTBEATSHATE, we’re standing up, speaking out and pushing back against the rising tide of hate. HEARTBEATSHATE exists in radical defiance of racism and bigotry. We exist to help people understand that there is a better way forward for all of humanity. A better way to build a positive today and create a more promising future for all. That choice is love. We have one simple goal. We want to change the world. We have no political, religious or corporate affiliations. We do not ask anyone for money or funding. HeartBeatsHate is a grassroots movement. You. Me. We. If you believe that your workplace, your community, your schoolyards can be kinder and more respectful of others... then you are already in the HBH movement. www.heartbeatshate.com

🌸 The Power of Small Acts of Kindness 🌸 In our quest to build a caring and supportive church community, small acts of kindness play a crucial role. "Shepherding the Flock: Transforming the People of God into a Community of Care and Encouragement" by Paul A. Blake emphasizes the impact of these seemingly simple gestures. Every small act of kindness contributes to a larger culture of care and encouragement. Whether it's a kind word, a helping hand, or a moment of genuine attention, these actions demonstrate Christ's love in tangible ways. They create ripples of positivity that can transform our communities over time. "Shepherding the Flock" provides practical guidance on incorporating kindness into our daily interactions. It reminds us that no act of kindness is too small to make a difference. By consistently showing kindness, we can foster an environment where everyone feels appreciated and supported. Take the first step in building a more compassionate community. Order your copy of "Shepherding the Flock" today and discover the power of small acts of kindness. #ShepherdingTheFlock #ActsOfKindness #CommunityCare #ChristLikeLove #FaithInAction

🙌🏽 EMBRACE DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP: It's a game-changer! The constant availability of digital discipleship resources transforms the way we engage and grow our church community. No more constraints on time and accessibility! 📱 And the best part? It eases the workload on our dedicated teams, allowing for more efficient and effective discipleship. It's time to take our church to the next level! #DigitalDiscipleship #ChurchLeadership #Empowerment #churchconsulting #churchleaders #simplesystems #Churchsystems #churchplanter #pastorresources #churchleader #churchgrowth #church #simplechurchsystems

Modern Slavery! Many type of forms! Which we can't described but definitely can acknowledge! Look at this boy(13years) that sacrificed his life for his family due to poverty😭He works more than 16 hours without any earnings except the required needs because he needs to clear the advance that was paid by trafficker while he was picked up on false promises(both substance are here, HT and MS) . Every Wednesday of the week, I shares my live experience about my encountered with criminal network and the victim of Modern Slavery. Sometimes I missed to post it on specific day due to busy schedule.Today I am sharing about the face of Anti human trafficking & Anti Modern Slavery! Shout, Boom marketing and produced the objective of ongoing trend. But until when? Can we just follow the things or do we have any concern and preparing to fight with right things? We can! Together! But without collaboration we can't! How many believe on it? #modernslavery #humantrafficking #humanitarian #Philanthropy #childrights

Over Spring Break, @crayonsandculture went to the Whitney Plantation @whitneyplantation in Louisiana. In a time when #Truth, #BlackStudies and #DEI are under attack, it is imperative that we #Remember and we #NeverForget the harm and trauma that was inflicted on Africans and their descendants at the hands of the Pan-European Diaspora (later known as “white people”). The pope, monarchs, merchants, aspiring business men, etc. were all complicit. Chattel slavery and legalized racial apartheid in the Americas was/is not only an unjust #CruelAndUnusualPunishment, it was/is an outright #CrimeAgainstHumanity. The legalized institution of slavery literally built this country along with the industries that led to white, wealth generation (and ultimately the racial wealth gap). Slavery is the foundation of this country and is the root cause to the racial disparities we see in every facet of American life. The audacity of politicians/“Supreme Court Justices” who repeal affirmative action efforts, and the negligence of educators/administrators who disregard the teaching of this fundamental history is how we delay healing and reconciliation and perpetuate generations of racial conflict and disparities and, ultimately, collective bondage. Crayons & Culture teaches the children (truth) so they can create a World anew! If you would like to donate, support or get involved with Crayons & Culture, please click the link in the bio (or comments) for more information. Follow us on our socials: IG- @crayonsandculture, LinkedIn/FB- Crayons & Culture. #BlackStudies #AmericanHistory #WorldHistory #TruthAndReconciliation #Asé #WeSurvived #WhitneyPlantation #Slavery #louisiana

Here's some thoughtful insights from kinship carer and longstanding campaigner for racial equity in kinship care, Sharon McPherson, who is co-founder of Families in Harmony. In this Sounddelivery Media article, she talks about #kinshipcare in Jamaica, the legacy of #Windrush and #barrelchildren and what lessons can be learned and shared. Lots to reflect on from her Churchill Fellowship programme about how to better understand the experiences of Black kinship carers, in particular those raising children in informal arrangements, through fostering respect and understanding of cultural identities. Read the article here: https://loom.ly/fTScZe4

The 8 Essential Elements of Beloved Community. 5. Embodiment (through rigorous practice): Beloved Community is not simply a good idea. it is a verb - something we build together. An active creation. In this practice, our visions of Beloved Community beg us to get our hands dirty and figure out how to make it our lived experience - both in how we show up and the things we create. This requires all of us to get out of our heads, into our bodies, and listen to the wisdom of spirit and our ancestors. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing the 8 Essential Elements of Beloved Community and following up each with related questions for all of us to consider, share, engage, and put into practice in our own lives and communities. #Embodiment #Community #BelovedCommunity #MartinLutherKing #MLK #FreePalestine #FromTheRiverToTheSea #BelovedCommunitiesNetwork

🔍 Breaking Down Ableism in the Church: Why It Matters 🏛️ Ableism - it's a term you might have heard, but what does it mean, and why should you care? 🤔 Ableism refers to the discrimination and exclusion of individuals with disabilities within societal systems, including our beloved churches. It's about when the physical, emotional, and social needs of everyone aren't equally considered. So, why does this matter? Because the church is a place of love, community, and acceptance, but when it's not accessible to all, it sends a message that some are less valued. By addressing ableism in the church, we can create a more inclusive, welcoming, and loving community for everyone. It's about living out our values and truly embracing diversity. 🙌💖 Let's make our churches spaces where all are celebrated, no matter their abilities. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #AbleismAwareness #InclusivityInChurch #EmbraceDiversity