�Be doers of the Word and not hearers only...� - James 1:22a
Welcome... ...to Helps Page of the Social Concerns Task Force
Below, in alphabetical order, is a list of the pressing moral and social issues of our times and links for immediate helps and resources. The Task Force has attempted to find the best of the best of resources to narrow down your search and get the help you need when you need it. For the Social Task Force mission statement and objectives, scroll to the bottom of the page. http://www.troubledwith.com is a website of Focus on the Family.
Task Force Chair, Mrs. Sue Kithcart
ISSUES & RESOURCES
Abortion
(Book: Whatever Happened to the Human Race?)
(also see Crisis Pregnancy below)
Alcohol Abuse
Anger
Apologetics
Christian Film Industry
http://www.thesugarcreekgang.com
Crisis Pregnancy
1-800-395-HELP
(immediate Help from CareNet 24/7 Hotline)
CareNet Pregnancy Center Help online)
Cybersex
Death
Debt
http://www.crown.org (website for Larry Burkett)
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Elderly (care)
Entertainment (Media)
http://www.pluggedinonline.com (Movie/TV/Music Reviews)
Euthanasia (active)
(Book: Whatever Happened to the Human Race?)
Family
Gambling
Gay Marriage
Homosexuality (adults)
Homosexuality (teens & help for parents)
Infanticide
(Book: Whatever Happened to the Human Race?)
Partial-birth Abortion
(see abortion/Crisis Pregnancy/Sanctity of Human Life Sunday)
Parenting
Pastor (encouragement/helps/purity)
http://www.parsonage.org (website of Focus on the Family)
Pirating (films & music license for churches)
Political Action (New York State)
http://www.nycf.info (Christian Voice in Albany/Legislative Day)
http://www.citizenlink.org (a website of Focus on the Family)
http://www.frc.org (Family Research Council website)
Political Action (Pennsylvania)
http://www.pafamily.org (many other issues covered also)
http://www.citizenlink.org (a website of Focus on the Family)
http://www.frc.org (Family Research Council website)
Pornography
http://www.cleanhotels.com (book a clean hotel/add to the list)
Post-abortion Syndrome
Poverty
Rape (to Restoration)
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (Resources)
Sex Education
Suicide/Depression/Stress
Workaholism
Support (with finances/prayer/volunteer help) a Care Net Pregnancy Center Near You:
Care Net Pregnancy Center
404 West Albany Street
Herkimer, NY
315.867.6148 | Map
Care Net Pregnancy Center
151 Madison Street
Oneida, NY 13421
315.366.9902 | Map
Care Net Pregnancy Center
310 E Chestnut Street # 11
Rome, NY 13440
315.337.0242 | Map
Box 147, 171 East State Street, Suite 202
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-HOPE (4673) | Map
800-848-LOVE (5683) | Email
Loving Arms of Steuben County
25 Pine Street
Bath, NY 14810
607.776.8004 | Map
About the Social Concerns Task Force:
The Mission of the Social Concerns Task Force of the CNY District of the Wesleyan Church is:
�To facilitate a Christian response to moral and social issues by educating, motivating and equipping the local church.�
The Objectives of the Ask Force include:
A) Identifying and defining major moral and social issues adversely; affecting our culture;
B) Creating Awareness and understanding of those issues;
C) Equipping and mobilizing the local church to respond with the truth and love of God to those issues so that our culture is transformed and enjoys the benefit of following Jesus Christ.
This special web page helps to fulfill our mission. If you know of any other issues/sources that might be added, please send your suggestions to Task Force Chair, Mrs. Sue Kithcart
Current Committee Members: Rev. Gary VanRiper, Rev. Bern Lytle, Mrs. Tammie Mitchell
