Jason Alfonse Fileta's Page

Micah Challenge USA is preparing their 2010 campaign with the global goal of 100 million Christians praying against poverty on 10.10.10. Throughout the year Micah USA will mobilize the church in advocacy and activism to end extreme poverty. Right now if you give to Micah Challenge your gift will be matched! From until the end of the year your financial gift to Micah challenge will be matched by a donor who really believes in the 2010 campaign. Help deepen and expand the 2010 campaign efforts by… Continue

From November 29-Jan 18 Micah Challenge is asking folks to fast from a meal (or more), donate to Micah Challenge what they would have spent on a meal, and finally urge president-elect obama to act fast to to end extreme poverty. There is a prayer guide that is so much more than a prayer guide--it includes real stories of real people in poverty, reflections, and prayers written by Micah Challe… Continue

The Micah Challenge in the US has been very busy lately. You can read about our activites at the UN, our letter to the presidential hopefuls, and the pastoral letter from the global south. There is audio from a press conference where prominent Evangelical Leaders like Lynn Hybels responded to Micah's Challenge to the US Church. All very good and challenging stuff at www.micahchallenge.us. If you have time to only read one thing check out the link below outlining the Greatest Commission: http://w… Continue

Last year I went to hear Bishop Thomas Gumbleton speak about peacemaking from a Christian perspective and I was floored. I mean, I always knew I cared about peace and was frustrated with war, but what he shared truly convicted me that war is one of the most challenging injustices of our time!!
Bishop Gumbleton is speaking TONIGHT @ 7pm at Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. If you live in the Grand Rapids area I strongly encourage you to attend an… Continue

On December 1st I tabled and attended a World AIDS day event in Holland, Mi organized by the wonderful folks at Engedi Church (www.engedichurch.com). It was held at the Park Theater (a really cool venue) and consisted of a Movie and a benefit concert with short informational films and speaking sandwiching it all. The feature film was called Yesterday and was an HBO production.

Yesterday told the story of a woman named Yesterday who lives in rural South Africa and discover… Continue