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The theme for the Self Denial Appeal 2024 is ‘Love in action’ and is inspired by 1 John 3:16-18:

"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions" (NIV).

'Love in action' sums up the Christian lifestyle — acting in love towards others because of the love God has for us. Throughout the Self Denial Appeal, we will be challenged to see we cannot separate our display of 'love in action' from generosity with our financial resources.

In addition to educating, the video series will challenge us to deny ourselves, stretch our faith, deepen our trust in God as provider and to give sacrificially for the benefit of others.

Each week, we will hear inspirational stories from Salvation Army programs close to home — in Tonga, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The stories will demonstrate how Self Denial funds have previously been used to help families create thriving small businesses in the Philippines, rebuild their churches after a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, and provide holistic education to preschool children in Tonga.

To access videos and resources for Self Denial Appeal 2024 go to:

https://my.salvos.org.au/self-denial-appeal/

Category: Promotion / Communication