CIC BLESSED TO BLESS OTHERS 2021! (July 2-July 9 2021)

In the current pandemic situation, countries around the world are suffering terribly, including Indonesia. The people around us are experiencing various hardships from health issues (such as contracting and struggling to recover from COVID-19), to financial problems (such as losing ones’ job or company bankruptcy), and many more. In these times, physical and mental wellbeing among society are constantly be challenged. As for those who are fortunate and have more than enough during this time, it is important to lend a helping hand to others as an act of strengthening one another to endure this crisis together. For example, within stated-run organizations (such as Yayasan Sayap Ibu), businesses (such as restaurants), and student organizations (such as FARCO BINUS) have been carrying out social initiatives such as donation opportunities to raise funds to fulfil the various urgent needs of certain communities (such as face masks, basic commodities, and PCR Rapid Tests). All organizations, everyone, who is able should make an effort to help and be a blessing to others rather than focusing on oneself. This is the idea of being “prosocial”, which is acting in the best interests of others.

Based on Biblical teachings, we are called by God to serve others, just as Jesus Christ came to this earth not to be served, but to serve. In Galatians 6:2, it says to “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ”. And in Hebrews 13:16, it says “do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” It is our duty to be a light to others. Now is the opportunity for all of us to do good by helping our brothers and sisters in need. Therefore, through this initiative, we aim to encourage BINUS International christian students to promote wellbeing in society. The overall purpose not merely to encourage students to obtain Social Hour points through joining our social campaign, but more than that it is to create a positive, meaningful contribution to society in a time where it is needed the most. The aim of the seminar is to raise awareness to the general public on what they can do, even from home, to support vulnerable communities. CIC held:

1. “Blessed to Bless Others Webinar”  on July 2, 2021 via Zoom Meetings, with Reyni Wullur from Gereja Mawar Sharon and Anna Talia from HOPE Worldwide Indonesia as our guest speakers!  with 23 participants (BINUS University students, general public)

2.”Blessed to Bless Others Campaign Challenge” from July 2 until July 9 2021 via Instagram, aimed to encourage BINUS University students to become more “prosocial” and make an effort to promote the idea of humbling ourselves to use whatever we have in abundance to be a helping hand towards other people, with up to 379 participants!

𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬!