BRANCHES August 2015

anchesSOUTHWOODWHERE CAN YOU FITIN JOBS FOR LIFE?Sarah NiemitzYou have heard me say 100 times that, as image bearers of God,human beings are relational, and when sin entered the world it brokeall of those relationships. When we look for the root of poverty, wefind that it lies in those very broken relationships, and true freedomfrom poverty must include relational reconciliation and healing.This is why the Church, as Christ designed her, is such an importantplayer in poverty alleviation, because she welcomes people not onlyinto relationships with Christ but into relationships with one another.Jobs for Life is a biblically based jobs preparedness program thatworks to heal the broken relationships that render its students unableto find or maintain meaningful employment. Yes, there is an intense,8-week curriculum that explores the biblical foundations for workand teaches resume and interview skills. But Jobs for Life also helpscreate a huge network for their students—a network committed toloving these students in a variety of ways.Take a look at the opportunities below and consider where you bestfit in Southwood's Jobs for Life network. Class runs from September8 to November 10. Our students need you and me to be the body ofChrist for them, and we need the chance to learn from our studentsas we move together toward reconciliation and hope.Here Are the VolunteersWe Still Need to MakeThis Class Successful:Champions — 4Bring a Meal — 14Coordinate childcare for class — 1-2Volunteer with childcare during class — 8-12Business Network Members — UnlimitedPrayer Team — UnlimitedTo learn more about each positionor to sign up, please send an emailto sarah.niemitz@southwood.orgAdministratorStudents, Instructors, ChampionsFinancial ContributionBusiness Network: Make connections, help fiind interviews, foster community awareness, offer resume support, employ graduatesAUGUST 2015 | SOUTHWOOD.ORG 11Meals, Transportation, Childcare,Church Family: Pray, welcome graduates & families on a Sunday morning, open doors to small group, celebrate successes, encouragement, share the gospel, express grace, lovePrayer Team