Friday, June 21, 2013

In the News ... "Midland church hosts 24-hour poverty simulation"

Meredith Moriak, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Plunge2Poverty, a 24-hour homelessness simulation experience spearheaded by Church Under the Bridge Midland, will kick off June 28. The simulation is meant to stretch participants outside their comfort zones as a way to look at the needs of the poor with new eyes.

During the simulation, participants will face their own materialism and cultural values, and refocus on the biblical mandates regarding helping those in need in the community, nation and world, said Evan Rogers, who is coordinating the event as founder and president of Church Under the Bridge Midland.

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