About Me

4200 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124
The Rev. Michael Couch has been preaching the “Good News” of Jesus Christ for more than 15 years. His commitment to building the family and building the Church through evangelism is guided by one burning thought: “Fight the Good Fight of Faith.” To this end, he has fought against the privatization of public schools, and against river boat and casino gambling. He has fought for stronger gun control legislation, fought for reform in criminal sentencing, and he has fought for a citywide AIDS awareness project. Yet one of his greatest fights for the family has been his work in housing. Realizing the wealth-building importance of owning a home and the many obstacles that stand in the way, Rev. Couch became the founding president of Christian Credit Development, a credit repair and mortgage brokerage service that, to date, has secured homes for more than 700 families.

Monday, October 3, 2011

The American Jobs Act of 2011 Forum/Bible Study Agenda

The American Jobs Act of 2011

Forum/Bible Study Agenda

“For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you,

says the Lord …”

Jeremiah 29:11a (Amplified)

Prayer

“They are plans for good and not for disaster,

to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29: 11b (NLT)

Purpose: From the Pulpit to the Pews to the People

The purpose of the hour is to inform, share and engage in strategic conversations with congregational and community members of the American Jobs Act of 2011. Presented on September 12 by President Barack Obama, the Act is intended to “provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs.”

“When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.”

Jeremiah 29:12 (Message)

Preparation: Know the Act

· Benefit of Extension of Unemployment Insurance

· Benefit of targeted support for long-term unemployed looking for work

· Benefit of commitment to rebuild communities hardest hit by the recession

· Benefit of subsidized, summer/year round jobs for African American youth

· Benefit of extension and expansion of payroll tax cut

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)

Principle: Don’t Lose Sight of the Lord

· Commitment to His creation (Psalm 29:11)

· Connections to maintain (Acts 20:24; Hebrew 13:16)

· Confidence to keep (John 14:1; Hebrew 4:16)

· Courage to walk with (Deuteronomy 31:6)

· Consistency to work toward (Genesis 1; Psalm 19)

“I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity….”

Jeremiah 29:14 (NKJV)

Plan: From Victim to Victor

· Address Apathy – Reach out and evangelize to Kingdom build and Kingdom strengthen.

· Advocacy – Ongoing calls (202-224-3121 Capitol Switchboard) and emails to Senate (www.Senate.gov) and House of Representatives (www.House.gov) of the United States in Congress to enact the American Jobs Act

· Activities - Job Bank for Resume Collection; Sunday Classified and Coffee Hour; Employment Readiness Trainings/Workshops; “Did You Know Updates” - American Jobs Act; Shout Outs; Website/Face Book Support Posting; Voter Registration; Voter Education. When? Where? What Else?

Praise: For What Is and What Will Be Next Steps of Faith

Prayer
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