Subject: Winter FJV Resource Letter
From: "JVC Northwest" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:22:06 -0500 (EST)

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The value of Spirituality
JVC Northwest

In This Issue

FJV Reflection questions
An FJV shares her reflection

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Conversation starter

Want to know what others are thinking?  Share your reflection with the JVC Northwest
community on our Facebook discussion board [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1104004630305&s=2154&e=001RvKi3WD0SWWeEY9wOtKPINVOE5OmwrhRMTb7BUiyVKtWQB88ZthXB50Y4UDS3dzDbvutR7c9aYQlYO4NSHn17_H4vPT9Pds7YhHAOexd57mknDu_-Wxo4lu59DNqeRZUAcQPOcaHkCwiNsgQ-bAZ2w==]!
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Note-worthy resources

Since Christmas is right around the corner, we thought it might be helpful to include
a few creative gift ideas:
Buy Local! Support your local communities by shopping at locally owned stores/fairs/bazaars
etc.
Fair Trade Gifts & Gifts that Give More
serrv.org [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEamYX-1W0fwpNF6hNkpvlaQA==]
10,000 Villages [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.lptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenthousandvillages.com%2F]
Global Exchange [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEafRa0rxM3Mr3ODKh5twUP7fofC2GoRDlZAlNTwt58OIk=]
The Hunger Site [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEaM-iM8k5jFfMFXDniMi9l47weUVJu40C_b5Tm5i6Ymdc=]
- "Click to Give" a free way to support hunger relief and other causes with a huge
fair trade gift section
Catholic Relief Services [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEaM-iM8k5jFfMIsQsZtzGYA0cxpjp_w3JKru35lsArXmr-4caRjCbpiM4JIue7-Y7T]
- Fair trade goods and an opportunity to donate to worldwide service efforts
Kiva [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEaM-iM8k5jFfPDoCwIkSOrHA7R2CYC6Reg]
- give a loan of $25 to an entrepreneur in a developing nation
Heifer International [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEaM-iM8k5jFfNMfVLbz9UWtN-25KZqqHhB]
- help make a family self sufficient
Jesuit Refugee Services [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&et=1103997779324&s=0&e=001KYsdjf9NtDGxDTGhbmNv69IBFPiyxRbjoraY7H6XNOApKpa3BwS6FKzFTxuKhcEaM-iM8k5jFfOS70xqz0XZ1HUAYK8xhQvB]
Food gifts:
Hazelnut Mocha Sauce [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.nptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhg.com%2Frecipe%2Fchocolate%2Fhazelnut-mocha-sauce%2F]
Roasted Spiced Almonds [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.optvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhg.com%2Frecipe%2Fappetizers-snacks%2Froasted-spiced-almonds%2F]
Mocha Hot Cocoa Mix [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.pptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhg.com%2Frecipe%2Fdrinks%2Fmocha-hot-cocoa-mix%2F]
Create your own:
Advent Calendar [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.qptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fcraftastica.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Frecycle-bin-advent-calendar.html]
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FJV connections

Stay connected to the FJV communitywith two new resources coming soon:

* We are working with Harris Connect to create a print 2011 Former JV directory.
 In the next few months, you may receive a postcard, phone call or email asking 
for updated contact information.  Thank you in advance for your participation!
* Former JV online directory - a quick and easy way to find long lost friends and
share as much or as little as you wish with other Northwest Former JVs in a secure
way.
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Brought to you by the Portland FJV Advisory Committee
December 2010
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This FJV resource email is focused on the season of Advent and living the value 
of spirituality.  Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the celebration
of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. Advent is from the Latin word adventus meaning
"coming."

We invite you to be present and engage in the value of spirituality during this 
holiday season.

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You can engage in Advent prayer each day and enter into the season more fully with
the following resource:
Taken from Praying Advent, on Creighton University's Online Ministries web site:
http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html. [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.rptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.creighton.edu%2FCollaborativeMinistry%2Fonline.html.]
Used with permission.
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An invitation to reflect

Advent is the season of quiet anticipation and wonder. Use the following questions
to start your reflection:

* What do you do to center yourself when everything around you encourages busyness?
* What still brings you a sense of awe?
* How do you savor the season? What do you enjoy?
* How can you remain present with wonder and excitement?
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Former JV reflection

The following is a reflection given by Maureen "Moe" Markey (Juneau, AK '93-94, 
Bethel, AK '94-95) at St. Andrew's Catholic parish in Portland, Oregon.

I wonder how Mary reacted when her older cousin told her she was blessed among women.
Blessed for believing what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled. I wonder
if she had any idea of the impact of what she had committed to. Do any of us have
any idea of the impact, or the power and depth of what will come to fruition, when
we answer the call to bring life to others, to give birth to light, hope, and love
in each other's lives? read more [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.sptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.constantcontact.com%2Fdoc204%2F1102018909607%2Fdoc%2FzftOBJMMMYYr0bfc.pdf]
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JV and Staff Challenges

Are you up to the challenge?
This  week, the Sitka JV community and JVC Northwest staff have taken on a variety
of challenges. The reasons for the challenges are as varied as the challenges themselves,
such as, living in solidarity with those who have less or spending more time in 
quiet reflection. Here's some of what we're doing:

* eating only what's in the cupboards
* spending time in daily meditation and creating a community night around "What 
Would Jesus Buy"
* creating homemade Christmas gifts
* eating rice and beans for a week
* not watching TV for a week You're invited to set a challenge for yourself and 
tell us about it!  Post your reflection of the experience on Facebook [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.kptvoieab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroup.php%3Fgid%3D9021133518%26ref%3Dts]
or email [email-masked] [mailto:[email-masked]].
JVC Northwest logo [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hnfexkcab&t=bzr87feab.0.cw5kqmcab.hnfexkcab.2154&ts=S0573&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jvcnorthwest.org]

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