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TL;DR:
The Bread Pledge helps missions councils or committees publicly affirm their commitment to enriching others' lives and supporting world missions that bring Jesus, the "bread of life" (John 6:35), to the world. Use it in installation services, planning retreats, or team-building events. Give participants small loaves of bread as symbols of their commitment.
Bread is a staple food in many cultures, and wheat harvests provide a familiar biblical image. Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 reminds us that outreach to the nations is central to the church's mission. The bread pledge uses an everyday food to illustrate that commitment.
This bread pledge can serve as a team-building exercise or be included in an installation service for officers. It invites participants to affirm their commitments publicly. Making a pledge together can strengthen their sense of responsibility and encourage them to follow through.
"I am the bread of life" — Jesus of Nazareth in John 6:35
This pledge can be used in a variety of situations, including installation services and planning retreats. Small loaves of bread can be given out to those participating in making or affirming the pledge.
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