Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Mentor's Guide, MG16

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D O I N G J U S T I C E A N D L O V I N G M E R C Y : C O M P A S S I O N M I N I S T R I E S

1. The local body of believers is responsible to meet the needs of those who are family with them.

a. Acts 2.42-47

b. Acts 4.32-37

2. A church that views itself as a congregation of ministers who desire to demonstrate mercy and justice to those in its neighborhoods will recognize many people who require care.

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a. Single parents and divorced people

b. Those with disabilities and chronic health problems

c. Families struck with terminally ill members

d. Substance abuse victims

e. Unwed mothers

f. Abused children

g. Juvenile delinquents and prisoners