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• What is Justice:mercy (JM)? Page 3

• What is Compassionate Justice? Page 4

• From Theory to Practice Page 5

• Who are vulnerable? Page 6

• J:M Partner NGO’s Page 7

• J:M Internal Projects Page 8

• Volunteer Opportunities Page 9 - 10

• Initiate Ministry Page 11 - 12

• Donations: In Kind Page 13

• Stay current with us Page 14

• Chat to us Page 15

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W h at i s J u s t i C e : M e r c y ( J : M )

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• Justice:Mercy is a ministry of Bryanston Bible Church that promotes

missional justice as a Christ-centred response to the complex problems of

vulnerability and injustice in our society.

• The vision of the ministry, in line with this belief in compassionate justice, is

to “help the vulnerable” as a meaningful expression of love while

“preaching the Gospel”.

• The Justice:Mercy ministry acts as a catalytic hub for three core activities

necessary for achieving the ministry vision:

1) Engaging in external partnerships with Christ-centred NGO’s, which

live out compassionate justice, in which we primarily provide finance

and accountability.

2) Engaging in collaborative activity with members of our congregation

through internal projects and initiatives.

3) Discipling members of the congregation to increase their capacity in

recognising and acting on compassionate justice opportunities.

Help the vulnerable; preach the Gospel

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W h at i s C o m pa s s i o n at e J u s t i c e ?

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God directs his Church to love the world holistically by charging us to share the Gospel of

Christ’s redemption on the cross while in the same breath entreating us to clothe the naked,

feed the hungry and to defend the weak . Scripture lays out these two concepts as being

complementary actions that work hand in hand towards the goal of people’s spiritual and

physical restoration.

+ Good deeds display the character of a loving God and are an invitation, to the people of

the world, to seek after him.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your Father in heaven. Matt 5:16

+ Good deeds, as an expression of love and should be physically acted out. It seems that

love, being similar in nature to faith, is all but intangible, even inert, when not evidenced in

action.

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

1 John 3:18

+ Good deeds demonstrate a thoughtful approach and make every effort, with care, to

address the root causes of the complex problems that face our world.

Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the

fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17

The scriptures lead us to a theology of compassionate justice which emphasises, in all, the

preaching of the Gospel of Christ Jesus, in love, but works through good deeds to evidence His

love to a dying world in tangible of ways.

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F r o m T h e o r y t o P r a c t i c e

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We enable from the church an expression of “good deeds” that are characterised by effective

justice for vulnerable people which must also evidence a clear evangelical impact.

This is the practical basis on which we readily review all our charitable ministry opportunities

and is an understanding in which we are intentionally disciplining our congregation.

Helping the Vulnerable; Preaching the Gospel.

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Orphaned and vulnerable

Children

South Africa currently sees the existence of

an estimated 3.5* million orphaned and or

vulnerable children.

The poor

In 2015 millions of South Africans remain

trapped in a cycle of poverty. As a nation we

are experiencing a 25.2%** unemployment

and a widening inequality.

Foreigners

An estimated 2 million*** foreign nationals

reside within the borders of South Africa

seeking asylum and/or opportunity but exist

largely outside of formal legal/admin

structure.

Infirm/Disabled

Due to the passage of time, birth defect or

other incident South Africa is home to large a

vulnerable of elderly, infirm or disabled

persons.

**Stats SA *UNICEF ***2011 Census Data ****U.S.S.D T.I.P report

Woman

51% of South Africa’s population are female.

Despite our nations commitment to equality

our society exhibits a prevalence of gender

based inequality and violence.

Slaves

There are an estimated 20.9 million people

trapped in slavery in an industry that

generates an estimated R400 billion

worldwide revenue for their captors. ****

Prodigal Sons

There are individuals in our society who due

to varying degrees of tragic circumstance

have engaged in, become stuck, in patterns

of self prejudicial behaviour that leave them

vulnerable.

Other Victims of Tragedy

Other people/groups of people in our society

that have fallen victim to circumstances

beyond their control that have left them

vulnerable.

J : M Pa r t n e r N G O ’ s

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An orphaned and vulnerable

children's village of scale in

cotton lands, KZN

Trainers of early childhood

development practitioners

in Diepsloot, GP

House building ministry in rural

Mpumalanga.

Outreach to workers in the

sex industry.

Home for orphaned and

vulnerable children in Joburg,

GP

Home for orphaned and

vulnerable children in

Tarkastad, EC

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Evangelical outpatient drug

rehabilitation program in

Joburg and Pretoria, GP

On the Web

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Download the detailed ministry

prospectus.

J : M I n t e r n a l P r oj e c t s

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A ministry to the kids and parents

of the Kya Sands informal

settlement.

A missional feeding scheme

serving the poor residing in and

around Bryanston.

A group mentorship ministry to

inner city teenagers.

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Small meals, sold at cost,

purchased and distributed to

the poor in lieu of monitory

donations

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detailed ministry prospectus.

Under The Bridge is a home-grown initiative that aims to reach out to

the poor with a message of love. This ministry is an excellent

opportunity for us to extend a hand of hospitality to the migrant workers

and homeless job seekers who live in and around Bryanston.

Kya Sands is a development ministry that takes place in the Kya Sands

informal settlement. The ministry address three key needs namely, early

childhood development, primary healthcare and the formation of life skills.

We address these needs through three programs: Play with a Purpose,

Primary Healthcare and Bible Studies.

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TUESDAY PLAY WITH A PURPOSE 09:30-11:30

WEDNESDAY PLAY WITH A PURPOSE 09:30-11:30

WEDNESDAY PRIMARY HEALTHCARE 09:30-11:30

THURSDAY LADIES BIBLE STUDY 10:30-12:00

FRIDAY BI WEEKLY TEEN BIBLE STUDY 16:30-18:00

Monday Night Worship/feeding Scheme 16:45-18:45

Contact us

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Vo l u n t e e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s

Monthly manna Bag Packing 18:00-19:00

Manna Bags are small meal packs that are prepared by members of the

congregation to be sold at cost to the rest of the congregation.

Each bag contains a fruit stick, a tropica drinking yoghurt, a small bag of

peanuts and an invitation to join us at the Under the Bridge Ministry on a

Monday night.

Contact us

Cherished is a faith-based support group for women and men working in

the local sex industry. The aim is to reach, restore and equip people in

the sex industry. We pray that they will come to know that they are

valued, purposed and loved. We hope to provide friendship, support and

access to avenues that they can utilise in pursuit of a healthy, fulfilling

life

You can mentor an orphaned teenager in 2015.. Alternatively join in our

weekly bible studies held at the 5C’s centre in Hillbrow. Additionally you

can become a tutor.

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Wednesday Night Bible Study 18:45-21:30

Mentor an inner city TEEN Annual Commitment

Sign up for a Trip in 2016

Building Trip 16 - 20 June, Youth Day Weekend

As a church we make our way to Shongwe multiple times a year. We

build a house with our own hands while investing time and love into the

recipients of the home.

Friday Night Prostitute Outreach 21:00-24:00

Saturday Night Strip Club Outreach 19:00-23:00

Tutoring Weekly at your own time

Contact us

Contact us

Contact us

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Building Trip 23 - 26 Sept, Heritage Day Weekend

Building Trip 18 - 22 March, Human Rights Day

Vo l u n t e e r O p p o r t u n i t i e s

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Initiate is a Justice:Mercy ministry through which church congregants, individual

or groups, can put forward a plan or initiative that is close to their hearts and

receive structured assistance if that plan or initiative lines up strategically with the

ministries vision of “Helping the vulnerable and Preaching the Gospel”.

Do you have a plan to aid the oppressed; are prepared to do

it right and see it through to fruition?

We are excited about your passion and want to aid you with

the tools you need to make it effective.

If you are willing to champion the cause we are willing to

help you make it happen.

I n i t i at e M i n i s t r y

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If you have a cause then help comes in the form of 3C’s; Coaching, Cash

and Communications.

Get coaching from the JM coordinator in how to make your proposal

effective. Together submit a simple proposal for consideration.

Access cash or other resources that you may need to make your

proposal a reality.

Access church communication platforms to promote your initiative

and sell your vision to others.

Click here for next steps!

D o n at i o n s : I n k i n d

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In Kind: A Charitable Gift of goods or Services

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Justice:Mercy serves as a channel through which you can give away:

Depending on your professional background we will try match your

skills with a good cause. Volunteerism deployed in the area of an

individuals proficiency has been proven to be a potent driver for

charity and development.

Finance, Design, IT, Trades, Engineering, Art, Humanitarian,

Education, Legal, Medical, Administration, Entrepenurial

If you have passion and the availability email ray@bbc.org.za

Your expertise

If you have first or second hand goods that you would like to

distribute to worthy causes feel free to contact us. We will distribute

you goods, old clothes or jumble in ways that are just and promote

dignity through relationship.

Donations can be dropped off at church, outside the admin

office, during business hours, after services on Sunday.

For advice on larger items email ray@bbc.org.za

Your Charitable Goods

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Subscribe for updates with all the latest news, real life stories

and upcoming events in the Justice:Mercy ministry.

Subscribe via one of these exciting avenues:

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Facebook Page

Twitter Feed

Newsletter

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The Justice:Mercy ministry is at heart a collaborative endeavour. We

are curious to know what you are up to!

• Are you planning or hosting a compassionate justice event

that you would like us to promote?

• Are you undertaking any compassionate justice initiatives

for which you would like support?

• Are you involved in an external partnership or initiatives

that you think Justice:Mercy may want to be involved in?

• Do you have any exciting stories that we can use to

encourage and inspire our congregation?

Contact us. ray@bbc.org.za

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