The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) welcomes you to participate in the 2011 World Hunger Campaign. For nearly five decades, CRWRC has encouraged Christian Reformed Churches to help alleviate global hunger. The World Hunger Campaign usually happens during the three weeks leading up to World Hunger Sunday (designated by the CRC Synod in 1979 to be the first Sunday in November.) That would entail distribution of the materials on Sunday, October 16 and a culmination in World Hunger Sunday on November 6. However, the materials are suited for use throughout the year.

This year's theme is "A Feast Fit for a King." Jesus is our King. Yet, while he was on earth, he often showed that his royalty was not about wealth. He cared for all people - rich and poor, and often dined with others at meals that were simple, where the focus was not about eating gourmet delicacies but about making sure that all were welcome, included, and satisfied.

Jesus cared enough about the rich to challenge them. He cared enough about the poor to empower them. These two different ways of caring were how Jesus invited all to the same feast.

As heirs to God's kingdom, we are challenged to shape our lives to be like Jesus Christ. Our calling is to proclaim Jesus' Lordship and share the Kingdom message with everyone. That includes doing justice so others can have their fair share. It includes loving mercy and sharing from our abundance so others can be satisfied. And it means walking humbly with God so that his grace can strengthen our work.

As you participate in this year's World Hunger campaign, you will be challenged to think creatively about alleviating hunger.