Som 06-02 diakonia -- sent for service - theology of disaster

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SOM 06 Diakonia: Sent for Service

This course will develop a theology of disaster. It will also examine & discuss models of how the church can intervene in disaster relief &

development.

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Understanding Disaster

A calamitous event resulting in … loss of lifegreat human suffering & distressLarge-scale material damage

Malaking kapahamakan; malaking kasawiang-palad; malaking sakuna

Nang hindi sinadya

From International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement

In many parts of the world disasters are not aberrations that temporarily halt development work. Often they

are a constant threat that can & must be prepared for.

– Christian Aid

Disaster ExamplesBagyo / Baha – yearlyLindol / Tsunami / Bulkan – saan galing

ang bundok?Bomba / Gera / Terrorista – Daniel 9:26Namatayan – Genesis 2:17SunogBanggaan

Disaster Deaths in High & Low Developed Countries

1994-20030

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7X higher in lower developed countries!

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Note: Not necessarily an increase in disasters. Just an increase in reported disasters!

Toward a Theology of Disaster

What do I do?

A personal struggle

5 Steps to Bring Hope to Disaster

A Theology of Hope

Resources Frank R. Tillapaugh, Unleashing the Church: Getting People

Out of the Fortress & Into the Ministry, (Regal Books, 1982). The Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red

Crescent Movement & Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)in Disaster Relief

Christian Aid Mission, Guiding principles & inter-agency coordination, www.christianaid.com

The Sphere Project, Humanitarian Charter & Minimum Standards in Disaster Response, www.sphereproject.org

Dawn Ministries, DNA Vision

http://www.christianaid.com/

http://www.sphereproject.org/

Stage 1: Seeing the Invisible

When we are used to a certain lifestyle, we often don’t see certain areas of the world.

Redemption & Lift Principle


Redemption & Lift

NON-CHRISTIAN LIFE

REDEMPTION

GAP

“the redemption of a large number of people in a society will cause a lift in their social & economic situation. The lift takes place over a generation; it is the generation that follows that often sees that greatest change.”

CHRISTIAN LIFE• Sugal• Inuman• Mahirap

• Pagkain• Tuition• Mayaman

Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3

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Redemption & Lift“a person is redeemed, straightens up his or

her life with God & the church's help, gets serious about work, family & civic duties & becomes a respectable citizen. Soon, the former drunk is a solid citizen, & the children go on for advanced degrees, becoming a part of the upper social class”


Stage 1: Seeing the InvisibleTry to “see as Jesus saw”John 9:1 “Sa paglalakad ni Jesus, nakita

niya ang isang lalaking ipinanganak na bulag.”

Mt 9:36 “Nang makita niya ang napaka-raming tao, nahabag siya sa kanila …”

Mk 2:14 “… nakita niyang nakaupo sa paningilan ng buwis si Levi …”

Lk 20:23 “Alam ni Jesus ang kanilang masamang balak …”


Acts ofNature

Poor Planning

Environ-mental Abuse

Terrorism

ANALYSIS: Ano ba'ng mga dahilan ng malaking kapahamakan?

Disaster

20 bagyo/yr

Illegal fishing

Davao Airport

Bagyo


Stage 1: Seeing the InvisibleInvisible Problem Solution

Manor Hotel Fire Code, Less Crime (no grills), Education

Real, et al Tree Planting, Legal Logging, Education

Tsunami Relief & Development; Building Code Changes

OFW Overseas Filipino Families?, Education

Illegal Fishing Political Will, Education



Solutions

1. “Seeing-as-he-saw” fieldtrips Hospital Night Police

2. Are there laws not being kept? May layunin ang mga batas.


Red Cross Code of Conduct

1.Humanitarian / MakataoTo alleviate human suffering is the primary purpose

Ang nanlalait sa mahirap ay humahamak sa Maykapal, at ang nagagalak sa kapahamakan ng iba'y mayroon ding pananagutan. Pr 17:5


Red Cross Code of Conduct2.Without Distinction /

Regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients

Without adverse distinction of any kind. Priority on those who need help the most

Ang Diyos ba'y Diyos lamang ng mga Judio? Hindi ba't Diyos din siya ng mga Hentil? Oo, siya'y Diyos din ng mga Hentil, sapagkat iisa lamang ang Diyos. Kapwa niya tatanggapin

ang mga Judio at mga Hentil dahil sa kanilang pananampalataya sa kanya. Pinapawalang

saysay ba namin ang Kautusan dahil sa pananampalatayang ito? Hinding-hindi! Sa

halip, pinapagtibay pa nga namin ito. Ro 3:29-30



3. Instruments of God / Mga Kagamitan ng Diyos

Not instruments of government or political policy

Aid will not be dependent on religious conversion

Ang mga taong nasa kadiliman ay nakakita ng maningning na ilaw! Sa mga nakatira sa

lilim ng kamatayan ay sumikat ang liwanag. Mt 5:16


Red Cross Code of Conduct4. Dignity & Respect

We shall recognize disaster victims as dignified humans, not hopeless objects

Pagkatapos, sinabi ng Diyos: "Ngayon, likhain natin ang tao ayon sa ating larawan, ayon sa ating wangis. … Nilalang nga ng Diyos ang tao ayon sa kanyang larawan … Ge 1:26, 27

We shall respect culture & custom

Kinabukasan, isinama nga ni Pablo ang mga lalaki at isinagawa nila ang seremonya ng paglilinis. Pagkatapos, siya'y

pumasok sa Templo ….Ac 21:17-26


Reduce the riskDetermine biggest threatPrepare beforehandRespond effectivelyKnow minimum

standards for response Rehabilitate to reduce

riskMake disaster

management part of development

Make people awareStrengthen ability to

withstand disaster

OUTCOMES: Objectives & Goals

Emer- gency Plan

Capacity & Local Ldshp

ReduceReuse

Recycle

IndividualRighteousness

Solutions

AssignmentSee as Jesus saw:

• What potential disasters exist in your community?

• What places in your community don’t you see? Ano ba'ng mga lugar na nasa paligid natin na hindi natin napansin?

• Plan a “see-as-he-saw” field trip for your church in your community


Stage 2: Holy Spirit’s CallingAc 13:2 – … sinabi sa kanila ng Espiritu

Santo, "Ibukod ninyo sina Bernabe at Saulo. Sila'y pinili ko para sa tanging gawaing inilaan ko sa kanila."

Stage 2: Holy Spirit’s Calling

Stage 2: Holy Spirit’s CallingRealise not every need is a callDo we have a leader called by God?

• Go where God wants us• God-given motivation to leaders

“want-to motivation”

Key Idea: We may have the desire for a certain ministry but God hasn’t yet provided the leader for that ministry (P.S. It isn’t always you!)


Ang Iglesya

1. Body / Katawan2. House / Bahay3. Vine / Baging

Special Design for a Special Purpose

How does your body fit together?


Who is on your team?1. Sino sila?2. Anong trabaho?3. Anong mga libangan?4. Taga saan sila?5. Anong karanasan nila?6. Anong mga kalakasan nila?.

Teachers Engineers Tradespeople Professionals Doctors Nurses Police Military IT Telecom Business.


Stage 3: Matuto sa IbaWe can’t do it on our own!Who is responsible for the area?

• Logging, fire, relief, DSWD, NGOsWho is concerned for the problem?

• Advocacy groups, citizen’s groups, media, NGOsHow do they do it?

Empowered membersComplementary staff

Stage 3: Learn from Others



5.Local Capacity Involve affected persons in the management of relief

aid Build response on local capacities

Buy from local stores

Nang kami ay kasama pa ninyo, ito ang itinuro namin sa inyo, "Huwag ninyong pakainin ang sinumang ayaw magtrabaho."

Binanggit namin ito dahil nabalitaan naming may ilan sa inyong ayaw magtrabaho, at walang inaatupag kundi ang makialam sa buhay ng may buhay. Sa pangalan ng Panginoong Jesu-Cristo, mahigpit naming iniuutos sa mga taong ito na sila'y

maghanapbuhay nang maayos at huwag umasa sa iba. 2Th 3:10-12


6.Present & Future / Kasalukuyan at Kinabukasan

Meet basic needs Reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster

"Kung ang isa sa inyo'y nagbabalak na magtayo ng tore, hindi ba siya uupo muna

upang magplano at kuwentahin kung magkano ang magagastos niya upang matiyak kung may

sapat siyang pera para maipatapos ang kanyang ipapatayo? Lk 14:28



7. Accountability To God To those we seek to assist To those from whom we accept resources


Church

Government

People

NGOs

Devt.Structure

INFRASTRUCTURE: Strategic Alliance

Knowledge & Concern

Knowledge & Concern

Knowledge & Concern

Knowledge & Concern


AssignmentList the groups that exist in your

community that you can learn from.When will you meet with them?


Stage 4: Become a SpecialistStudy the target & develop a strategy

Stage 4: Become a Specialist

Health & Sani- tation

Literacy/Education

PolicyAdvo-

cacy

Church-planting

HolisticMinistry

PROGRAMS: Holistic ModelResponse & Prevention

Enviro-nmental Laws

Knowing & Making Known

Emergency Response


Stage 5: Be Flexible

1Co 8:1 “Ang kaalaman ay nagtutulak sa tao na maging mapagmataas, subalit ang pag-ibig ay nakapagpapatatag.”

Disaster doesn’t follow a schedule!Think “outside the box”

• Filipino ingenuityEven though we are not OF this world,

we are IN this worldStage 5: Be Flexible

AssignmentWhat limitations does your church face

in disaster preparation/response?

Think of three ways to overcome those limitations.

Stage 5: Be Flexible

5 Steps to Bring Hope to Disaster

1. See the Invisible

2. Listen to Holy Spirit

3. Learn from Others

4. Become a Specialist

5. Be Flexible

Responding to Disasters

Review

Transformational Ministry

Acts ofGod

Poor Planning

Environ-mental Abuse

Terrorism

ANALYSIS: What causes Disaster?

Disaster

20 typhoons/year

Illegal logging

Davao Airport

Tsunami


Reduce the riskDetermine biggest threatPrepare beforehandRespond effectivelyKnow minimum

standards for response Rehabilitate to reduce

riskMake disaster

management part of development

Make people awareStrengthen ability to

withstand disaster

OUTCOMES: Objectives & Goals

Emer- gency Plan

Capacity & Local Ldshp

ReduceReuse

Recycle

IndividualRighteousness

Solutions

Church

Government

People

NGOs

Devt.Structure

INFRASTRUCTURE: Strategic Alliance

Knowledge & Concern

Knowledge & Concern

Knowledge & Concern

Knowledge & Concern


Health & Sani- tation

Literacy/Education

PolicyAdvo-

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Church-planting

HolisticMinistry

PROGRAMS: Holistic ModelResponse & Prevention

Enviro-nmental Laws

Knowing & Making Known

Emergency Response


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AssignmentBased on the previous assignment,

indicate the various roles God has given your church/cell group (ie. List the jobs, skills, & other capabilities of each member).

How can your group be prepared to respond to the next disaster that strikes? Be specific.

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