How do World Hunger Day funds help address the growing problem of hunger?
BUENO: A person does not have to travel far to see poverty and hunger — especially in other countries. In some nations, the majority of the population goes to bed hungry every night. World Hunger Day funds enable us to respond when people are suffering from hunger. We may not have enough to meet every need, but at least we can do our part to assist in crisis situations. PE: How does assistance given through Assemblies of God Relief differ from that of secular or government agencies? BUENO: Something unique takes place when we as a church respond to the needs of the world rather than relegating responsibility to an agency. When Assemblies of God Relief responds to needs, it represents an expression of caring from hundreds of local churches. I believe this is the way the Lord intends to touch people in need, and it follows the pattern given in Scripture. The problem with government-funded and many parachurch organizations is that they are so sensitive about not offending anyone and being
