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Peacemaking Moment
from Kathy Guisewite
Teaching at-risk four-year-olds, Kathy Guisewite wanted to share the meaning of International Day of Prayer for Peace in a subtle way with her students. She did this by reading them the story of Ferdinand the Bull whose most favorite thing to do is sit in his meadow and smell the flowers.
One afternoon, Ferdinand gets stung by a bee that makes him buck and race across the field. His display is so fierce and powerful, that he is chosen to go to the ring, and face a bull fighter. Peace-loving Ferdinand admires the flowers in the ring, but like a true pacifist would not attack even when provoked. In the end, he is retired back to his meadow and flowers.
At the end of this story, Kathy asked the children, "So how do you feel about fighting?" They all responded, "No, it's bad. You shouldn't fight!"
Then she asked, "But what happens if you don't want to fight, but someone wants to fight you? What should you do then?"
And a tiny voice suggested, "You should smell them!"
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Special Opportunity
for Giving Still Open
Tax-free transfer from IRA
expires at end of 2007
Have you been meaning to make a donation to On Earth Peace and support peacemaking in the Church of the Brethren community?
 If so, December 2007 is the last chance for individuals to make a financial gift directly from their IRA accounts without paying taxes on the withdrawal. As of January 2008, the IRS changes its regulations.
To take advantage of this unique opportunity, please contact Bob Gross by phone at (260)982-7751 or email bgross@igc.org. |
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Position Announcement
On Earth Peace seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee its peace education program.
Responsibilities include planning and coordinating educational events for all ages, particularly youth and young adults; developing peace education resources; coordinating the Youth Peace Travel Team; participating in district and denominational conferences; and other responsibilities. Requires commitment to Christian peacemaking, experience with educational programming, strong communication skills and organizational ability, self-motivation.
To apply, send letter and resume with 3-4 references to Bob Gross, executive director, at bgross@igc.org.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, continuing until position is filled. Position begins January 28, 2008. |
