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Date: 03 December 2006 19:19:05
so in lieu of a sermon today, we watched an interview with Bono from U2. they've (the church) never done anything like that before, and probably won't ever again. but it was very powerful. not sure who conducted the interview (which organization), but it was well done nonetheless.
i knew he was a strong component of LiveAid and Live8, but had no idea about how he uses his celebrity as currancy to influence world change re: our word's poor and vulnerable.
they mentioned one.org, and i have yet to explore the website.
the church i'm currently attending has a heart for the poor, lots of ministries... but since i'm not a member, and haven't attended consistently for quite some time, i'm also out of the loop. but i like what i've seen.
it's a church i've gone back to, in a variety of ways it feeds me... and i'm starting to meet people - honestly, i have so much to contribute to a church congregation... but not right now. at this moment i need to receive, to rest. but hope that someday i can give in a way that does not deplete me...and i'm just talking about me here. i guess that's what a blog is, eh?
anyway, i had no idea how Bono has used his success... after today, i can compare him to Oprah* in how they both are using their celebrity to impact world change... they're doing what they can, as they can, and encouraing others to do what they can as well.
'there are many people in poverty... on the other side of the world. but, the thing is, they don't have to be.' that really hit me today. parts of the 'sermon' made me uncomfortable - which is probably why i went directly to the store to purchase items to donate to my church's "An Affordable Christmas". here's an exerpt from the program filer:
[...will be hosing "An Affordable Christmas" for 200 low-income parents through an approach that promotes empowerment. We will give parents and opportunity to shop for toys for their children for a minimal fee and purchase an uncooked Christmas dinner. Items for the dinner will be provided, such that they can prepare the meal for their family]
Wibbers - please tell me more about Bono, or direct me to articles or whatever you have to offer - i'd like to know more. thanks :)
*Oprah is a talk show host who has risen up from poverty and abuse to have a very successful career, influencing people, impacting change... recently she has done Christmas in Africa... she is opening up a school in Africa for girls - she is using her celebrity and her influential power for good.