Care of Creation challenge

In honor of Earth Day (April 22^nd) and in conjunction with our new Stewards of God’s creation task force – we are inviting you into a CARE OF GOD’S CREATION CHALLENGE. You are asked to keep track of the number of things that you do to help care for the earth, accumulating points over a month (4/21-5/18).  The points are for each activity undertaken.  If you are unsure, just give yourself the point(s) – we always err on the side of grace. Periodically, we may share additional ideas and/or you can add your own ideas to the blank spaces.

Turn in your Tally Sheet on Sunday, May 19^th (or turn into the church office that week).  Whoever gets the most points will win a special gift basket!  This will be announced on June 2^nd.

If you have any questions, contact any of the Stewards of God’s Creation group: Joan Bradley, Lynn Byrnes, Phil DeRoberts, Patti Kapp, Georgina Marek or Pastor Jen.

Activity	Week of 4/21-27		Week  of 4/28-5/4	Week of 5/5-5/11	Week of 5/12-5/18	Totals
+5 pts Use reusable bag
+5 pts  Use of reusable straw or forgo use of straw
1 pt. for each item recycled
2 pts. For each time put recycle bin out for pick up
1 pt for each time use a reusable water bottle
1 pt for each item put in clothing shed
5 pts for each Bible story read about creation (see below for suggestions)
10 pts Go on a nature walk (additional +25 pts for picking up trash along your way)
5 pts. For each time that you carpool, use mass transit or walk instead of drive
Post an article, meme, etc. regarding care of creation (1 pt each)
1 pt use a reusable container rather than plastic
10 pts for participating in Clean up day at church
2pts each using cloth napkins instead of paper
25 pts: Create something out of plarn (plastic bags cut into strips) or other disposable items
GRAND TOTAL for each week and month

Suggested Bible Verses: Genesis 1-2; Isaiah 24:4-5; Psalm 104:25-30; Colossians 1:16-17; Jeremiah 2:7; Revelation 22:1-2; John 12:13

        If you find other ones that you’d like to use, just write them in the space for when you read them

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