A Sample Agenda for a Witness to End Poverty Group-Meeting

Opening Psalm 51 (or other Scripture and Devotional Readings) and Prayer

A Covenant

Preamble:  In gratitude for the grace and love which we have received, and called by God and conscience to see to the well-being of our neighbors, we commit ourselves to lives of active spiritual practice, compassionate relief of the poor, personal relationships with our financially struggling neighbors, active creation of training and employment opportunities, and to organizing and advocacy for fair and just economic policies for impoverished and working poor families and households.

Review and reflect aloud together on any of the areas noted below, but always on the seven points of personal commitment noted as the members’ personal commitments. 

Spiritual Light and Guidance—

• Personal Sharing of Highs and Lows
• When have I sensed God’s presence and guidance this week?

 Reflections on Scripture Readings—Select and Share

• What is God saying to us through this word?
• What insight do we gain?
• What call to change do we hear?

Three Simple Rules:

• What have I done this week to avoid doing harm?
• What have I done to do good to others?
• What have I done to love God and neighbor more?

Seven Ways to Love God and End Poverty
Acts of Devotion, Compassion, Justice, and Worship 

Relationships, Self Care:

• I will demonstrate the “fruit of the Spirit” in all my relationships—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and  self-control.
• I will seek personal wholeness and renewal through conscious choices about my personal stewardship with regard to my resources, diet, health, fasting, etc.

Prayers for One Another

Blessing and Sending