Activism Stories
- Activism Story in Action-
Jonathan
Stutzman: Taking the world by the eyes
Jonathan is a grad student studying film who has gotten really involved with JESUSpolitik and our international projects. He has gone above and beyond to give of himself. He's reach people that really need it! Read about the full length film he's putting together and see some of his eye-popping designs he's created for the cause. You'll be inspired.
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Christy Ritchlin: Using Art to Further the Work of God
Christy chose to use her art for God by designing a
promotional poster for JESUSpolitik as one of her senior art
projects. Find out how this poster spreads the message
of Jesus Christ in it's representation of 1 John
4:7-11. Download a small version of this
poster now to print out and spread the word.
OR order a full size print to
display in your dorm or office! Money raised by your
print purchases will go to further the work of JESUSpolitik.
Click here to watch the video & read the full story!
Jeremy
Eshelman: More than a Dreamer
Jeremy is a singer-songwriter with a dream to help people with his music. Read about the song he wrote for the children being reached by JESUSpolitik's Love Maputo Project. Listen to it and even watch the music video! Find out what else he did to reach out to street kids in Mozambique in a special way.
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Philina
Henton: Encouragement for Healers
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Paper Turtle: Even the invisible Need a friend
"Paper
Turtle" is an intimate fairy tale about a young boy who is
on the cusp of death, and the friendship that blossoms
between him and a ghost. The maker of this film came up with
a great way for this film to contribute to the lives of
forgotten children being helped in India and Mozambique
through JESUSpolitik.
Click here to watch the trailer & read the full story!
Steve: From Custom Cars to Custom Tees
"When God gives you a gift, it's up to you to develop it, and then to use it to further His Kingdom. That's your gift back to God.", Steve says. Read about how this trick painter used his talents in art to design new tees for JESUSpolitik, the Love Maputo Project and the Hope for India Project. These tees are being sold as a fund-raiser for these projects now on the Merchandise page.
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Rainbow: A Clown Who's Serious About Reaching Out
Katie is also known as "Rainbow the Clown". She clowns at special events and in church skits to explain the Bible and Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that relates to kids and holds their attention.
She knew about JESUSpolitik and liked all the imaginative and artistic ideas it offered for how people could get involved. Then, an idea came...
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Linda & Gretchen: Chili that Warms the Soul.
She
thought about it, held it in her heart and shared it with
her friend when she got back home to Indiana Wesleyan
University. What could she do to get involved? When their
Nutrition class assigned the girls to do a Matthew 25
project to feed someone that was hungry, they knew that
their opportunity had come.
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story!
Tyler Lee: Mini Documentary, Massive Impact
Tyler decided to use his talents in movie making to help JESUSpolitik's Love Maputo Project. We set an internship up with him over the summer, gave him some footage to work with, and he put together a powerful mini documentary. Read this powerful testimony, it will inspire you to use your gifts for God too!
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Casey: Jewelry that
Does More than Shine!
Casey sells handmade Peruvian jewelry at local craft fairs and shows as a hobby. When he found that he could use the things he was already doing as a way to reach out, he was excited to get involved! Read this story and think about what you already are spending your time doing. Contact us and we'll give you some ideas!
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Tricia: Journalism for
Justice's Sake
She's a young journalism major, she wants to use her writing to make a difference in the world... but she doesn't want to have to wait another four years before meeting the needs of kids that may be gone by then if they aren't helped immediately...
Charlie:
Sporting a Good Cause
Charlie knew he had to do something to help - but his talent was in sports, not in politics, or international justice. What could he do to use what skills he has to help Mozambique in a big way?
180 OUT: Music that Moves You to Do
Something
180 OUT is sold out for God! This family band travels around together, spreading the love and Word of God. When they heard about a chance to use their talents to not only help kids locally, but help kids around the world, they knew that they just had to get involved to do something. And they did!
Click here to read their story!
Sweet Cookies for Sweet PeopleOne brisk grey morning, a group of students from Messiah College decided that they wanted to make a change, using something as simple as really delicious cookies...
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Andrew:
One Shirt Wonder
How could he get their attention and get them to act? Well, people tend to notice if you stop changing your clothes...
Powerhouse: Love God, Love People, Love Maputo
Every Thursday night, Power-house crams about 500 or so people into an old chapel building for a time of worshipping God through music, prayer and even times of silence. This time, they would worship God in a different way.
Click here to read their story!
Mike and Jenn: Righteous Rockers
A couple of rockers that don't just sing about Jesus, they
live it! Read about the benefit they put together to give
the devil two black eyes! Getting the gospel out locally
and helping the kids touched by
the Love Maputo Project in Mozambique.
Click here to read their story!
Becky: Baking Goods That
Do
Good!
Becky Hackleton heard about the Love Maputo Project and it's outreach to kids living on the streets of Mozambique - many of the kids the same age as her own. So, she got together with an artisan baker, some other ladies at her church and put on a bake sale to help in her own way.
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Mason Summers: Punks with Heart
When you're living for Jesus, playing all the shows you can to reach out, talking and singing about God unashamed ... anyone would say that you're doing enough. But Mason Summers decided that they wanted to do more than just enough - they wanted to really give of themselves to help kids in Maputo, Mozambique.
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Activism Stories
Some groups are a lot of talk. Everyone wants to change the world. JESUSpolitik encourages people to actually do something. Not just talk about it. We've let you know the needs of JESUSpolitik projects around the world. It's time to meet those needs.
Listed below are some stories from people like you that are using the talents they already have to do something great for the world.
4 Areas YOU Can Get Involved in Right NOW!
