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The Invisible: What the Church Can Do to Find and Serve the Least of These [Paperback]

Arloa Sutter
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Book Description

September 1, 2010

The poor are always with you, you just can't see them. They are the hungry. They are the thirsty. They are those within our own churches who would never acknowledge their need for clothing. How can we begin to serve the invisible in our midst?

In this powerful book, Arloa Sutter will give you vision. Through her own compelling stories and those of many others, she sensitively examines the hard issues of poverty through real-life examples, theological and philosophical models, and practical direction. With wisdom and first-hand knowledge from her own established ministry to the poor, Sutter will open your eyes to what is happening around your very own neighborhood.

Look and see the invisible like you've never seen them before. And then capture your own vision for helping those whom the world considers "the least of these," but whom Jesus called his "brothers" (Matt. 25:40).


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About the Author

Arloa Sutter is the founder of Breakthrough Urban Ministries, which serves homeless adults, youth, and their families in downtown Chicago. She holds a D.Min. and master's degree in Urban Mission. Additionally, she serves as pastor of community life at the River City Community Church in Chicago and as an adjunct professor at Wheaton College.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House (September 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0898274567
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898274561
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.9 x 8.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #884,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I cannot recommend this book--and its author--highly enough! H. Lee  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
This book inspires me to see the world around me through the eyes of Christ. Nancy M. Vanalstyne  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
There are many reasons to read this book. Mr. Mambo  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Changing Lives, Changing Paradigms September 16, 2010
By Veritas
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Sutter does't pull any punches with her perspective, "The Christian life is a journey to the cross from which there is no turning back. It is about learning to lay down our lives for others because of love." Any woman who would spend four nights wandering the streets of Chicago so she can identify with the plight of the homeless has my admiration. She deserves to be heard. As Sutter comments, "When we engage in the lives of the poor, our lives are changed as well." This book is not about making us feel guilty, rather it is about making us do something, anything for the growing number of poverty-stricken who need more than our sympathy; they need genuine empathetic understanding.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and Life-Changing September 18, 2010
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I realize it seems ridiculous to find a book on the crisis of homelessness and urban poverty "uplifting," but that's how I felt after reading "The Invisible." Because while the stories and statistics break your heart, hearing the ways that God is at work and the ways that we can join in this work of pursuing justice and mercy sends even broken hearts soaring. You'll never be the same after reading this book. Arloa shows that caring for "the least of these" is a privilege and an opportunity not simply to assuage our guilt, but to show love. The very love God shows us.
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I read Arloa's book and was instantly sucked into her passion and desperate hope to turn the tide of urban poverty. But what I loved most about this book was Arloa's personal story. This is not a woman who stares at the problems of urban American and hollers out a few ideas, no, Arloa moved into the heart of one of the toughest neighborhoods of Chicago, rolled up her sleeves and fell in love with her neighbors, her neighborhood, and the idea that change is possible. It was a great read, one that had me flipping pages and finding myself increasingly unable to sit still. I was moved by Arloa and moved to action. A must read!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing
Unbelievable how a book can open your eyes to a whole new world. Not only my eyes but my heart. The plight of the homeless and those in need will forever haunt my soul. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tammie Swaney
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring But Cautionary
One dreams of how our country would be transformed if every American read this book, took it to heart, and actively lived by the Holy Spirit, with peace and justice the goal for... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Mambo
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If you go to church you should read this book.....if you care about the poor you should read this book.... Read more
Published on April 9, 2011 by kk
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Hopeful, Inspiring
It's so easy to think about poverty and then block it out of your mind, feeling as though the problem is too big for just one person to make a difference. Read more
Published on February 1, 2011 by H. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me want to get involved!
I loved how the author wove heart breaking stories of the inner city so effortlessly with what the Bible has to say about our relationship to the poor in our midst. Read more
Published on January 28, 2011 by Shayne Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars How Shall We Then Live?
In her revolutionary book, The Invisible: What the Church Can Do to Find and Serve the Least of These, activist and visionary Arloa Sutter articulates some of the deepest issues... Read more
Published on December 17, 2010 by Karen Halvorsen Schreck
5.0 out of 5 stars True to life
I have read about Breakthrough outreach in Chicago and was curious. This book inspires me to see the world around me through the eyes of Christ. Read more
Published on October 12, 2010 by Nancy M. Vanalstyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and enlightening
The Invisible was difficult to pick up and harder to put down. It's difficult to pick up for those of us who are comfortable in our abundance. Read more
Published on September 24, 2010 by Richard H. Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars The Invisible
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Invisible." I have been on a long journey of trying to understand compassion and justice from a Biblical viewpoint. Read more
Published on September 14, 2010 by Daniel Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, helpful, challenging
In late October I start teaching a class at my church. It's about Justice and the Everyday Christian. Read more
Published on September 10, 2010 by Michael L. Murphy
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