
January 2020


PROTECTing Our Kids- Understanding Child Exploitation
Before you engage:
Reflect on this month’s learning experience by pondering what you know about child exploitation.
Learning Engagements:
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Read Seduced, The Grooming of America’s Teenagers by Opal Singleton
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Watch this PBS Documentary on Sex Trafficking in America
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Watch the movie Trafficked on Netflix or YouTube Trafficked Trailor
Join the First Friday event on January 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm (date change for the holidays)
Topic: PROTECTing Our Kids- Understanding Child Exploitation
Meeting ID: 938 1816 4784
Passcode: 601186
Questions for reflection & discussion:
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What have you learned about child exploitation?
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Does the church have a responsibility in protecting children and youth from these gross crimes?
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How has the church been complicit with this issue?
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What can you do to help PROTECT our children?
Spiritual Praxis:
Every week for this month-
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The Practice of Seeing Clearly
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What do I see about myself?
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What do I see about God?
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What do I see about my neighbor?
Praxis Question: What are the things you are beginning to see clearly as a result of your practice this month?
Look Ahead, at the MCC Recommended Reading List, which includes options for all ages.