Plan Be
Plan Be is a book.
Plan Be is a campaign.
Plan Be is a proclamation that the be-attitudes featured in Matthew 5 are a very necessary Christian response to a suffering world.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Plan Be book written by Dave Andrews inspired a campaign - spearheaded by BSQ - geared to see the Be-Attitudes firmly on individual and church agendas, transforming lives through God’s Word and starting a revolution – the effects of which stretch far beyond church walls.
“Plan A has been to treat others like they treat us… Plan Be is to treat others how we would like to be treated.”
The overwhelming evidence is that Plan A isn’t working – just have a good look at the state the world is in. Before choosing Plan Be though, it’s important to realise why Plan A hasn’t worked.
An ‘eye-for-an-eye’ policy merly limits retribution without enabling us to see - let alone do - the sort of things that make for peace and love and justice.
"Plan Be: Deliberate Acts of Kindness" saw Bible Society (BSQ), with the help of Plan Be author Dave Andrews, working to put the Beatitudes on the church agenda - with tangible results. Plan Be shows just how seriously Jesus meant the Beatitudes, helping people to understand this responsibility to help those in need.
Many Churches took the journey through the Be-Attitudes utilising the resources created by BSQ for the campaign. And it can still happen. Tangible signs of the campaign could be seen through signs – church signs. Each week for eight weeks (because of eight Be-Attitudes), participating Qld churches can change their sign to feature the Be-Attitude of the week, bringing about a consistent message of love and social action – state wide.
We are holding open the invitation to churches to commit to an 8-week journey through the Beatitudes, as your church schedule allows. The Plan Be resource kit encourages life-changing reflection and action around the Beatitudes and is a helpful resource for small groups and church leaders to use for teaching from the pulpit.
The Plan Be resource kit includes the following:
Small Group Guide - a fantastic resource outlining suggested topics and questions designed to stimulate discussion and action together.
Be-VD, a DVD with vox pops from people on the street about the be-attitudes - guaranteed to launch conversation and community engagement.
DAILY -BE - for individual action, this "Action Guide" highlights the be attitudes as featured in Plan Be . To promote further action, each day has a small devotion with space to make notes, all geared to foster a daily habit, and help individuals and groups both unpack and live out the be-attitudes in practical ways
Download the pdf to view a sample of the Daily Be Journal entry 
Sample Packs of the Daily Be, DVD and Leaders guide are $15.00 each plus postage. Should you decide to run a Plan Be campaign in your church call BIble Society Qld - 07 31126500 - or mailto:sue@bsqld.org.au to get a sample, or to order the resources for your campaign
If you would like to purchase the Plan Be book itself, please contact LAST FIRST - p 3846 5264 - or visit www.lastfirst.net
Get into the be-attitudes, and be the change you want to see!
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