Art Simon, Advent, Speakers Bureau

God is not absent. God is at work. God is not yet done. November 30, 2023 / [SUBSCRIBE]( / [FACEBOOK]( / [TWITTER]( [Remembering Bread for the World Founder Art Simon]( Rev. Arthur “Art” Simon died on November 15, 2023. His vision, knowledge, and foresight established Bread for the World as one of the foremost organizations advocating for the end of hunger, impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. On December 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET, a memorial service will be held online to celebrate Art’s life and legacy. [Register here to attend](. If you’d like to express your condolences with the Simon family, share your wishes, or reminisce about Art, please visit the memorial board Bread has created at [www.bread.org/artsimon/](. SPOTLIGHT [2023 Children's Campaign Launch]( You are invited to the launch of a new advocacy campaign focused on children. Data from the USDA reveals a marked increase in child food insecurity in the U.S. Internationally, child malnutrition is alarmingly high. With your help, we will launch a campaign focused on significant policy changes to address domestic and international child hunger and malnutrition. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 12, at 8:00 p.m. ET. [Register here to join us](. [Advent Reflection from Rev. Eugene Cho]( In Advent we wait with anticipation for the return of Christ while we celebrate the birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. Jesus came during the darkest hour, bringing hope and light. Even in times of apparent silence, God is not absent. God is at work. God is not yet done. [Advent Prayers to End Hunger Devotional]( In a world grappling with an escalating hunger crisis exacerbated by climate-related issues and violent conflicts, the Psalms of Advent serve as a reassuring reminder that we can trust in God's promises to restore the world. Join us in prayer and reflection as we wait in anticipation for the one who brings hope, peace, joy, and love. [Sign up here]( to receive the Advent Prayers to End Hunger Devotional in your email inbox. [Book a Bread for the World speaker!]( At Bread, we are passionate about ending hunger and eager to share our work. That’s why we are excited to tell you about Bread for the World’s new Speakers Bureau. In churches, conferences, and in the media, our speakers are empowering people to leverage their voices to end hunger in the world. [Request a speaker for your next event](. [4 days left to order Christmas cards!]( Spread Christmas cheer while you support the movement work to end hunger! This year’s two beautiful designs will delight your family and friends. Ten cards and envelopes cost only $20, including shipping. [Click here to view the full selection of cards available and to place your order](. The last day to order cards is December 4th! [Double Your Impact to Help End Hunger.]( Thanks to a generous offer from Rick Steves to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, your gift today will go twice as far to support our advocacy to end hunger. Hunger and malnutrition have been on the rise in recent years because of conflict, climate change, and rising food prices. But every dollar you give to support our advocacy helps Bread for the World secure hundreds of dollars in lifesaving assistance for families in the United States and around the world. Just think what we could do with $1 million. --------------------------------------------------------------- BREAD IN THE NEWS Bread for the World president and CEO Rev. Eugene Cho, president emeritus Rev. David Beckmann, and Bread supporter and travel writer/host Rick Steves were quoted in an [article published by Religion News Service]( about Bread founder Art Simon. [GIVE]( ©2023 Bread for the World 425 3rd Street SW, Suite 1200 | Washington, DC 20024 | USA Tel. [202.639.9400](tel:2026399400) | [800.822.7323](tel:8008227323) | Fax [202.639.9401](fax:2026399401) [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Your Email Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( bread.org [supporter]