This past Sunday Christi Hadden, a local teacher, shared the following slideshow during the morning service at Engage Community Church. Christi shared her passionate care for creation which is rooted in her faith. The following slides present a compelling argument that reminds us that events like the BP oil spill matter to God and his people.
Listen here to Christi’s talk and follow along with the power point slides below. oil-spill-update_christiehadden
The following slide shows the size of the spill, as of Sunday June 13, and allows you to move the spill to compare its size to well known landmarks like the state of PA. To create your own comparison go to Ifitwasmyhome.com.
The health of the world’s oceans is intrinsically connected to the health of the planet. For example, 70% of the world’s oxygen comes from the ocean.
The health of the ocean effects not only the planet, but also its inhabitants. The effects of the BP oil spill have already impacted the livelihoods of thousands of families. 
The Bible speaks again and again of the goodness of God’s creation and its reflection of God’s grandeur and glory. The first chapters of Genesis paint a picture where humans live in interdependent relationship with the created world. Serving God is connected, in the prophets and psalms, with caring for and tending the world around us. In short, we should care because God does.
What can you do? While the effects of the oil spill are overwhelming, this is not a time for finger pointing and fear mongering. Please join Engage Community Church as we seek God’s face in the midst of this disaster and ask for healing. The people of Engage are passionate about helping to connect people to local opportunities to promote environmental sustainability - check out our annual event, Carlisle Green Festival, which will be held on October 16, 2010.
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