Empowering Youth to be Ministers of Peace and Justice
The goal of Peace 24/7 is to empower youth to be ministers of peace and justice─wherever they live, in whatever they do. Peace 24/7 takes the business of creating peace out of the hands of someone else and helps youth acknowledge their personal responsibility as a disciple of Christ in this continuous process. Each issue covers specific peace and/or justice topics that directly affect youth and their communities.

Topics:

Empowering Youth to Be Ministers of Peace and Justice. The introductory issue of Peace 24/7 explaining its intent and purpose.

Anger . . . Under Control. Controlling anger.

Divine Diversity. Celebrating diversity.

Hear Nature's Stories. Creating a greater awareness and respect for nature.

Namaste. The Hindu greeting "Namaste" points out the essential beauty in every person.

Time for the Soul. Learning the art of "Sabbath Rest".

Listen . . . Do You Hear? Developing effective listening skills.

a-MAZE-ing Media. Utilizing media (books, newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, etc.) to form disciples.

Know Not? Judge Not! Creating an awareness in ourselves and others about unfair judgment.

3 R's ─ reduce, reuse, recycle + 3 ─ restore, respect, respond. The 3 R's + 3 provide a more balanced approach to environmental awareness and response.

Male & Female ─ Are the "Rules" Fair? Crossing over the stereotypes associated with gender.

The Choice Is Up to You. An awareness of the consequence of choice and how to choose more effectively.

Communication ─ Key to Peace. The importance of good communication in the process of living peacefully.

Water, Water . . . Everywhere? Become an advocate for water awareness and conservation in your community.

You Have Rights! Rights of the Child. Apply the United Nations Rights of the Child to your local community.

Understanding the Generations. Bridge the gap between the generations in your family, church, and community.

Rediscover Your Creative Soul. Discover new ways to awaken your creativity and express your ministry.

Spread the Message of Peace An invitation to create your own issue of Peace 24/7.

For more information and downloadable resources, visit http://www.cofchrist.org/OnlineResources/peace247/default.asp.