{"id":1182,"date":"2024-07-11T11:58:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T15:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/hopejoylife\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2024-07-12T10:49:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T14:49:04","slug":"getting-your-church-involed-on-wolrd-population-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/hopejoylife\/2024\/07\/getting-your-church-involed-on-wolrd-population-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your Church Involved On World Population Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

World Population Day<\/span><\/h1>\n <\/p>\n Today is <\/span>July 11th<\/span>, <\/span>World Population Day<\/span><\/a>. This day is a yearly <\/span>event,<\/span> which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. World Population Day was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Why is World Population Day Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n** ** <\/p>\n ** **It was inspired by the public interest in Five Billion Day on <\/span>July 11<\/span>, 1987, the approximate date the world\u2019s population reached five billion people.<\/span><\/p>\n World Population Day aims to increase people\u2019s\u00a0awareness\u00a0of various population issues; the importance of\u00a0<\/span>family planning<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>gender equality<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0poverty,\u00a0maternal health,\u00a0and\u00a0human rights.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n How can You & Your Church Contribute to WPD?<\/span><\/h2>\n** ** <\/p>\n ** **Here are 7 creative ideas to commemorate the occasion in a meaningful and engaging manner.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Community Education Workshops<\/span><\/strong>** ** : Host workshops or webinars in your church community to educate others about population-related issues, such as family planning, reproductive health, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Virtual Film Screening<\/span><\/strong>** ** : Organize a virtual screening <\/span> ** at your church<\/span> ** of documentaries or films related to population dynamics and their impact on society and the environment, followed by a discussion session.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Interactive Art Project<\/span><\/strong>** ** : Create an interactive art project that explores population, diversity, and sustainability, inviting participation from your church members (young and old) to contribute their ideas and perspectives. The following <\/span> ** Sunday<\/span> ** preach a sermon surrounding the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Participate in Hashtag Campaigns<\/span><\/strong>** ** : Join relevant hashtag campaigns <\/span> ** on social media platforms<\/span> ** related to World Population Day, amplifying the message and engaging with a broader audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Create Personal Stories<\/span><\/strong>** ** : Have your Church family share personal stories or experiences related to population issues, such as access to family planning services or the impact of population growth on communities, to humanize the conversation and inspire empathy within your congregation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n \n Host a Live Q&A Session<\/span><\/strong>** ** : Host a live question and answer session on your church\u2019s social media channels, invite experts or advocates to discuss population-related topics, and answer audience questions in real time. Not only is it informative, it is a great way to get new members.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n \nShare Actionable Tips<\/span><\/strong>: Offer practical tips and suggestions for individuals to take action on World Population Day, such as supporting organizations, reducing their carbon footprint, advocating for reproductive rights, empower your congregation to make a difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Hashtags To Use Today:<\/span><\/h2>\n**** ** <\/p>\n ** ****If you make a social media post about World Population Day today, <\/span>be sure to<\/span> use 1-7 <\/span>of these<\/span> hashtags so your post can reach more people.<\/span><\/p>\n \n#GlobalFamily<\/span><\/li>\n#PopulationMatters<\/span><\/li>\n#FamilyPlanning<\/span><\/li>\n#SustainableGrowth<\/span><\/li>\n#EmpowerCommunities<\/span><\/li>\n#HealthForAll<\/span><\/li>\n#FutureGenerations<\/span><\/li>\n#EqualityForAll<\/span><\/li>\n#InvestInPeople<\/span><\/li>\n #BetterTogether<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n**** ** <\/p>\n ** Dear God,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n ** Please continue to help us guide others on such an important day. Help us to live confidently and in alignment with Your will. -Amen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n ** \u00a0<\/p>\n ** This Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe is always a treat. It is <\/span>great<\/span> for <\/span>big<\/span> family functions and church gatherings. All the delicious flavor, minus the guilt.<\/span><\/p>\n ** ****<\/p>\n Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n****** ** Prep Time:<\/strong> 20 min<\/span><\/p>\n ** Total Time:<\/strong> 2 Hours (Including cooling time)<\/span><\/p>\n ** ******Serves 10<\/strong><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/span><\/h2>\n\n1 Cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the pan<\/span><\/li>\n1\/4 Cup <\/span>unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/a>, plus more for dusting<\/span><\/li>\n1 1\/4 Cup heavy cream<\/span><\/li>\n8 oz. <\/span>bittersweet chocolate<\/span><\/a>, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n5 large eggs<\/span><\/li>\n1 Cup granulated Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n1\/2 Cup <\/span>Creme Fraiche<\/span><\/a> or sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n**** 1\/4 Cup Confectioner\u2019s Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n*********** ** ***********\u00a0<\/p>\n Cooking Instructions<\/span><\/h2>\n\nHeat the oven to 350F. Butter a<\/span> 9-inch pan<\/span><\/a>, heat<\/span> the butter with 1\/4 cup heavy cream over medium-low heat until butter is melted.<\/span><\/li>\nAdd the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth; remove from heat.<\/span><\/li>\nIn a medium <\/span>bowl;<\/span><\/a> whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder.<\/span> Whisk in the chocolate mixture.<\/span><\/li>\nTransfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until puffed and set, 35-40 minutes. <\/span><\/li>\nLet cool in the pan for 1 hour.<\/span><\/li>\nRun a knife around the edge of the cake before unmolding.<\/span><\/li>\nUsing an <\/span>electric mixer<\/span><\/a>, beat the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with the creme fraiche and confectioner\u2019s sugar until soft peaks form. <\/span><\/li>\nDust the cake with Cocoa (Or confectioner\u2019s sugar), and serve with the whipped cream mixture. <\/span><\/li>\n Enjoy! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n************* ** \u00a0<\/p>\n ** \u00a0<\/p>\n ** \u00a0<\/p>\n ** \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ** *************World Population Day Today is July 11th, World Population Day. 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