Esperanza

Esperanza International service the poor and the homeless with self-help, community-based projects which bring about lasting change. The staff and volunteer work in partnership with communities seeking long-term solutions to their problems. Ninety percent of the money resources received by Esperanza International goes directly to benefit the poor and the homeless. FAV is a program in which low-income families needing housing form a neighborhood organization and participate actively in the process of creating solutions to their problems. A family that enters this program must accept a commitment to work together with the rest of the community to obtain affordable housing for all members of the FAV.

The Green Team

The Green Team's Mission Statement...

1. To respond to God’s call to be stewards of all creation by helping Bethany Church conduct its ministry and mission in the most environmentally sustainable way possible, and
2. To nurture greater care for creation and responsible stewardship of it among Bethany members.

Goals – Accomplished

1. Stop use of disposable cups and plates
2. Increase use of green cleaning products
3. Show and discuss “An Inconvenient Truth.”
4. Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum from church.
5. Collect batteries, phones, print cartridges from members

Goals – In Process

1. Energy audit to assess where we can become more efficient.
2. Sustainability training to help Bethany become more efficient and a model for other churches (a grant for this eight session training has been secured – we need members to do it.
3. Create a compost bin.
4. Reduce use of fertilizer and weed killer on lawn.