Starter Task

Lesson Launch – in your books

Monday, 11 May 2020

The role of the Church is the local community: Foodbanks

Learning objective: To understand how the local church helps the individual and the local community (AO1) To assess and analyse the importance of the local church (AO2)

Challenge: Could this quote have any other meaning? Explain your answer.

What do you think this quote means?

“And God placed all things under his (Jesus’) feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the

church, which is his body.“

Ephesians 1:22-23 (NIV)

Christianity - Practices Paper 1: Beliefs and Practices

Worship and festivals Different forms of worship and their significance, including liturgical, informal (non-liturgical) and private worship. Prayer and its significance, including the Lord’s Prayer, set prayers and informal prayer.

The role and meaning of the sacraments: the meaning of sacrament the sacrament of baptism and its significance for Christians, including infant and believers baptism the sacrament of Eucharist and its significance for Christians, including different ways in which it is celebrated. The role and importance of pilgrimage and celebrations including: two contrasting examples of Christian pilgrimage: Lourdes and Ionathe celebrations of Christmas and Easter.

The role of the church in the local and worldwide community: The role of the church in the local community, including food banks and street pastors. The place of mission, evangelism and church growth.

The importance of the worldwide church including: working for reconciliation

how Christian churches respond to persecution the work of one of the following: Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (Cafod), Christian Aid, Tearfund.

Christianity – Beliefs - one of the 4 topics.

Worth 24 marks - 1,2, 4,5 and 12 mark question.

We need to know:• What Christians believe about the

core beliefs of Christianity. • How these beliefs inspire different

behaviours.• Texts from the Bible relating to

these core Christian beliefs.

Paper 1: Christian Practices.

Christian practices- one of the 4 topics.

Worth 24 marks- 1,2, 4,5 and 12 mark question.

We need to know:• How different Christians practise

their religion and worship. • What the symbolic meaning of the

different Christian practices are.• How Christian practices are a

reflection of Christian beliefs and the teachings of the Bible.

All: I can explain what help the

church provides for local

communities.

Most: I can explain why the church provides

helps to individuals and

the local community.

Some: I can evaluate the impact that a church can

have on a local community.

To understand how the local church helps the individual and the local community (AO1) To assess and analyse the importance of the local church (AO2)

The role of the Church in the local community: Foodbanks

Monday, 11 May 2020

Today’s Learning PurposeLearning Objectives:

What do Street Pastors do?

How do I know I have achieved today’s LOs? Teacher response

ALL will be able to describe the work of the foodbank

MOST will be able to explain the

biblical reasons for this work

SOME will evaluate the

effectiveness of community work

Please make links to your learning at the Foodbank and to the topic of Human Rights and

Social Justice. We will also link this to your future learning of the place of mission,

evangelism and church growth.

Consider also how this compares to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam, tzedekah and

chesed.

Church: 1. The holy people of God, also called the Body of Christ, among whom Christ is present and active. 2. A building in which Christians worship.

What does the Church

do?

Write down as many different things that the Church might do in the community e.g. Bible studies, toddler group, girls; / boys’ brigade

Challenge: What impact do you think a Church can have on a local

community? Give examples to support your answer.

https://www.trusselltrust.org/coronavirus-food-banks/

During the Corona Virus pandemic and the lockdown period what kind of additional support do our communities need?

What does this website tell you about work done by the Church?

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you

gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick

and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.“

Matthew 25:35-36 (NIV)

How might this teaching influence a Christians view on helping others?

Challenge: Can you think of another quote that supports the view that

Christians should help others?

Case Study – The Trussell Trust

Read through the information on the Trussell Trust.

1. What is the main aim of the trust?

2. How and why was the trust founded?

3. Why do they do what they do? (Refer to religious teachings) Challenge: What impact do you

think the Trussell Trust will have on the local community and why?

The Trussell Trust

The Trussell Trust is a charity founded on Christian principles. They work with people of all faiths and none, but are inspired to do what they do by the words

of Jesus in Matthew 25: 35 – 36.

Mission verse

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”Matthew 25:35-36

Carol and Paddy Henderson founded The Trussell Trust in 1997 based on a legacy left by Carol’s mother, Betty Trussell.Moved to help forgotten people, The Trussell Trust’s initial Bulgaria projects focussed on improving conditions for the 60+ children sleeping

at Central Railway Station in Bulgaria. The Trust’s work soon expanded not only in Bulgaria, but in the UK too.

The foodbank is born

Whilst fundraising for Bulgaria in Salisbury in 2000, Paddy received a call from a desperate mother in Salisbury saying: “My children are going to bed hungry tonight – what are you going to do about it.”

Paddy investigated local indices of deprivation and ‘hidden hunger’ in the UK. The shocking results showed that significant numbers of local people faced short term hunger as a result of a sudden crisis.

Paddy started Salisbury Foodbank in his garden shed and garage, providing three days’ of emergency food to local people in crisis.

In 2004, the UK Foodbank Network was launched teaching churches and communities nationwide how to start their own foodbanks.

Local communities

Passionate about the impact of working with local communities to discover and find solutions to local need, The Trussell Trust has launched several practical and innovative projects in partnership with local communities since its foundation in 1997.

As well as our foodbanks, our Social Enterprises provide vital funds as well as volunteering opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The important work we started in Bulgaria is now being continued by our international partner FSCI, to break the cycle of poverty in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. This includes the House of Opportunity programme, which offers unique support to help Bulgaria’s orphanage leavers to build successful futures free from crime, prostitution and drug abuse.

Case Study – The Oasis Project

Read through the information on The Oasis Project.

1. What is the main aim of the project?

2. How and why was the project founded?

3. Why do they do what they do? (Refer to religious teachings) Challenge: What impact do you

think the Oasis Project will have on the local community and why?

The Oasis Project

Oasis is well known and much valued among its visitors for the warm, friendly atmosphere provided by staff and volunteers. At Oasis, everyone is welcome and they aim to serve the community, respect individuals and

remain loyal to their Christian faith.

The work of Oasis corresponds to its aim ‘to nourish body, mind and soul’ . To this end, activities fall into three broad categories: Food &

Feeding, Practical & Spiritual Support and Learning & Training.

Founded in 2005, the Oasis Project is a community hub which offers personal support and development opportunities to residents of Plymouth. Many of the people who use its services are disadvantaged by such factors as ill health, learning

disability, domestic violence and substance abuse. Low income and inadequate housing contribute to the difficulties.

Oasis is a Christian-based organisation, and though its hospitality and services are available to people of all faiths, or indeed no faith, Christian belief and practice is at its heart.

They offer information, advice and guidance as need arises, for example, helping people: to complete official forms; in their discussions with statutory and other agencies; to check their benefit entitlement; in the use of the computers in the café; and in the exploration of ideas for

local initiatives.

The Oasis Project of the Methodist Mission Circuit is a community hub with an internet café, creative courses, a job club, training opportunities

and a base for meetings. It also runs a food bank. Paid staff are supported by volunteers and session tutors. Around 200 people use the

centre each week and spiritual and practical support is given to those who need it because of ill health, learning disability, domestic violence,

substance abuse, low income and housing problems.

‘There will always be a need to feed hungry people in Britain.’

Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching • give developed arguments to support this

statement • give developed arguments to support a

different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Exam Question

Working in groups of 2, fill in the sheet which break

downs the 12 mark question.

Once you have completed the sheet, attempt the

answer in your book.

Your Task

• Complete the sheet using the Bible to see how Jesus is a role model to Christians today. Look up the following verses: Matthew 25:31-36; 1John 3:17-18; Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 7:36-50; Mark 12:30-31

• Extension task: Do you agree with this statement: “Christians should focus on their religion and their family, not interfere in other people’s lives.”

Research

• You are going to find out about the role of the church in the local community.

• You may use the text books / websites below / a Bible for research.

• You are going to create a revision card explaining the role of the Church in the community.

• Food banks - https://www.trusselltrust.org/

• The Salvation Army - https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk

• St Vincent de Paul Society - http://svp.org.uk/

“Christians should focus on their religion

and their family, not interfere in other people’s

lives.”

The work of Street Pastors The work of Food Banks

Jesus as a role model The Salvation Army/St Vincent de Paul Society

Your Task • Using what you have learned this lesson complete the

following 12 mark exam questions:

“Christians should focus on their religion and their family, not interfere in other people’s lives.” [12]

Evaluate this statement. In your answer you:

Should refer to scripture, sacred writings or other religious textsShould give reasoned arguments in support of this statement.Should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view.Should reach a justified conclusion12 marks= 12 mins

The key issue when answering this question is...

Some Christians/ Jews would agree with the statement

because they believe...They believe this because…This

means that…

They may also say...They believe this because…This means

that…

They may also say...They believe this because…This means

that…

Some Christians/ Jews would disagree with the quotation

because...They believe this because…This means that…

The least persuasive viewpoint is…because…

I would agree/ disagree with the above statement

because…For example…Another reason to support my

view is…For example…

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Paper 1

What do you do to help others?

What is the role of the church in the local community?

Should Christians focus on their religion and their family, not interfere in other people’s lives?

Plenary:What do

Christians do to help others and why do they

do this?

Did you meet today’s objectives?Learning Purpose:

What do Street Pastors do?

How do I know I have achieved today’s

LOs?

Teacher

response

ALL will be able to describe the work of Street Pastors

MOST will be able to explain the

biblical reasons for this work

SOME will evaluate the

effectiveness of community work

Please make links to your learning at the Foodbank and to the topic of Human Rights and Social Justice. We will also link this to your

future learning of the place of mission, evangelism and church growth.

Consider also how this compares to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam.

I can explain what help the

church provides for local

communities.

I can explain why the church

provides helps to individuals and

the local community.

I can evaluate the impact that a

church can have on a local community.

Do you understand how the local church helps the individual and the local community? (AO1) Can you assess and analyse the importance of the local church? (AO2)

The role of the Church is the local community

Monday, 11 May 2020

Achieved? Yes/No Achieved? Yes/No Achieved? Yes/No