Toward Abundant Life Jesus said, “I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness.” John 10:10b (GNT)

This installation was created using mosquito nets from Nothing But Nets. These nets are used in the fight against , one of the diseases of poverty The United Methodist Church has committed to work to eliminate.

God of Compassion, grant us tender hearts so we may respond in love and mercy to your children who suffer because of the diseases of poverty. Toward Abundant Life

I look to the mountains; where will my help come from? My help will come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

He will not let you fall; your protector is always awake. Psalm 121:1-3 (GNT)

God of Mercy, help us see with eyes of love those who suffer and are stigmatized by society. Toward Abundant Life Global Health Initiative

United Methodists care about the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all people. We have a heritage of working together to address issues of need, seeking to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

The Global Health Initiative is a major area of focus for the ministry of The United Methodist Church. Through it, the Church aims to combat diseases of poverty and provide health education and infrastructure. The top issues are malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and obstetric fistula. The initiative began with a campaign to fight malaria.

Learn more at www.umc.org in the Our World section.

God of Community, thank you for bringing us together. Guide us to the place where we can join in the effort to bring wholeness to your children. Toward Abundant Life

Malaria devastates communities. Every 60 seconds a child in dies of malaria.

Imagine No Malaria, a ministry of the UMC, is fighting the mosquito-borne disease with an approach that includes prevention, education, communication, and treatment. Through this effort, the people of the UMC hope to raise $75 million to eliminate death and suffering from malaria in Africa by 2015.

www.imaginenomalaria.org

Creating God, open our minds and hearts to be creative in the ways we help our brothers and sisters who struggle because of health problems. Toward Abundant Life Imagine No Malaria. The UMC is working with partners like the United Nations Foundation, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to beat malaria.

How can you help in this lifesaving mission? • Advocacy: Urge action from Congress to protect funding for malaria programs in Africa. • Raising funds: Get ideas for youth, families, and churches from imaginenomalaria.org. • Engaging the community: Take this mission outside the church and into your community.

www.imaginenomalaria.org

Sustaining God, give us strength and courage to reach out to those who need healing from disease, relief from pain, and compassion in the face of adversity. Toward Abundant Life Imagine No Malaria. Then Make It Real.

Every 60 seconds a child in Africa dies of malaria. Not long ago, a child died every 30 seconds.

United Methodists from around the world have enabled Imagine No Malaria to distribute over 840,000 mosquito nets and have contributed to a reduction in annual malaria deaths. A World Health Organization report indicates a drop from more than 1 million in 2007 to 655,000 in 2010.

www.imaginenomalaria.org

Saving God, cure us of indifference that we might participate in your plans for life in all its fullness. Toward Abundant Life As a deer longs for a stream of cool water, so I long for you, O God. Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise him, my savior and my God. Psalm 42:1, 11 (GNT)

God of Hope, thank you for your presence among us, for your Holy Spirit who comforts and guides us. Show us how to bring tangible reminders of your presence to those who suffer. Toward Abundant Life My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action. 1 John 3:18 (GNT)

This installation was created using mosquito nets from Nothing But Nets. These nets are used in the fight against malaria, one of the diseases of poverty The United Methodist Church has committed to work to eliminate.

God of Healing, we pray for a world free of malaria and other diseases of poverty. May we respond with extravagant generosity and care so that many more people may know your healing touch.