"Calcutta is everywhere, you just got look for it." Mother Teresa
Many of you know that I just got hired at Oakland United Methodist Church in Johnstown, Pa to be the youth pastor for the summer. Also you probably know that I have looking for my own "Calcutta" to serve in and well I think I found it.
Johnstown...
34.5% of families that have children under 18 are in Poverty
43.9% of families that have children under 5 are in Poverty
60.3% of single mother families that have children under 18 are in Poverty
71.3% of single mother families that have children under 5 are in Poverty
20.9% of individuals over 18 are in Poverty
12.6% of individuals over 60 are in Poverty
37.5% of individuals under 18 are in Poverty
Needless to say one of my first sermons will be on Matt 25:41-43. Wish me luck, I am out to change the world!
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