by Dio Communications
A Mighty Target
Rev Stephen Black — June 15, 2023
Every time I hear about the world's wealth distribution, I am shocked. I know I shouldn't be, but I am. I pray for an economic shift, but it still looks like 10% of the world's population controls 85% of the wealth. I realise this is a simplistic measure. I know many wealthy people are generous philanthropists, and I am grateful. Nevertheless, the numbers reveal that the world has enough resources to support everyone with the basics - like clean water - but it does not happen.
Riches are stored up while the world's poor struggle. 70% of the global population lives on less than $10,000 annually. That means that the 70% majority of the world operates on 2.7% of the world's wealth. It is astonishing and unjust.
Matthew's Gospel (25.34-40) reminds us that every time we respond to someone in need, we are responding to Jesus. When we respond to the hungry and thirsty or the cold and imprisoned, we are ministering to God. That's because there is a divine spark in each of us. That spark is also what makes us human: it is compassion, empathy and love. This year we are kindling that spark as we try to raise $15000 for those in dire need.
World Vision's 40-Hour Challenge is an annual event for us. We are enormously proud of our history and determined to maintain it. However, we need your help to achieve this. If everyone in our school community could find just $20.00 we would hit our target overnight. So please, join us; be a part of a contribution that transforms lives.
https://my.worldvision.org.nz/d/ss/DKSi3P/waikato-diocesan-school-for-girls
