Meet the Band (W-Z)

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Folks who have Joined the Band--and the commitments they have made to live more responsibly with the earth and its people and to share their commitments with others.

Marisa Visel, Gainesville, FL;   Marisa uses only canvas shopping bags; prints on scrap and one-side-clean paper; and buys locally-grown organic produce. To live more fairly with her neighbors, she will reduce, reuse, recycle; purchase only what she needs, not what she wants; and will consider the consequences of her lifestyle on the earth and its people. At work, she plans to begin collecting recyclable materials and circulating email alerts to encourage others to get involved with critical issues such as the Arctic and fuel efficiency standards.

Sue Wagner Fields, Annville, PA; Sue will be eating local food as much as possible to live more responsibly with the earth. Sue will teach and learn about the dynamics of economic globalization, and more just alternatives. Sue will teach her commitments to her teenage daughters and friends.

Rebekah Wagoner, McPherson, KS; Rebekah will live more responsibly with the earth by picking up trash. She will live more fairly with her neighbors by taking them brownies. She will share her commitments with her community by playing her flute.

Erica Waligore, San Jose, CA; Erica will be using less paper, and informing her community of our ecological position. She will be helping her neighbors with their everyday needs, and not just her own family. She will lead her community by example.

Haley Walker, Modesto, CA; Being conscious of what she puts in her body, and recycling and creating less waste are Haley's intentions. She will be more aware of her money is going to and share what she continues to learn with her community.

Jordan Wareham, Hollidaysburg, PA; Jordan will not be taking so much for granted and not wasting so much. She will live more fairly with her neighbors by showing them ways to be more responsible with the earth. Jordan will also be sharing with others when she sees them doing wrong things to the earth.

Mike Waters, Fort Wayne, IN; Mike will buy organically produced and fairly traded groceries as much as is possible when he starts his seminary education. To live in such a way as to honor his global and local neighbors, he commits to volunteering at least one hour of each week no matter where he is. Mike will dialogue with fellow students at seminary about the need to live our lives transformed.

Caitlin Whalen, Elkton, MD; Cleaning up trash, sharing her toys and letting her community know she is doing these things are Caitlin’s commitments as she joins the Band.

Sara White, Huntingdon, PA; Sara will compost and recycle even if she has to go out of her way to do so. She commits to buying second hand clothing. She will buy local food at the farmers market and she will buy fair trade products when possible. Sara will share her commitments with her community by introducing the New Community Project to her science teacher. She will also participate in environmental events and discussions.

Kristlyn Whitlock, Gettysburg, PA; Kristlyn commits to reusing as many things as she can (e.g., plastic water bottles and paper) and convincing others to do the same, along with helping those in need and sharing God’s love.

Ellen Wile, Hurlock, MD; Ellen is committed to conserving water and becoming an educated and responsible consumer. She supports organizations that provide aid to her neighbors in this world and will share the word about her commitments and her decision to Join the Band at work and church.

Elizabeth Willis, Tryon, NC; Elizabeth will live more responsibly with the earth by recycling more and treating the nature around her with respect by not littering and telling people not to either. She is treating everyone with respect and compassion by helping other people when they are in need. Elizabeth will share her commitments with her community by letting her friends and family know.

Caleb Wilson, Myersville, MD; Caleb will be recycling more and using compost piles. He will participate more in his church's shelters, and will try to get his school more active in countries by donating food, money, clothes, and supplies.

Kim Witkovsky, Huntingdon, PA;   Recycling, walking instead of driving, conserving water and energy, and honoring and respecting creation head Kim's care-for-the-earth list. With her neighbors, she will support a child in a poorer country; volunteer with Habitat; contribute to the local food bank; participate in relief efforts to meet children's needs; be an advocate for those who are oppressed or persecuted; respect others' lifestyle and opinions. She will engage her church community with these concerns through Minute for Mission, being involved in projects locally and internationally, and integrating into Sunday School curriculum support for outreach ministries.

Amanda Wivell, Union Bridge, MD; Amanda will be not using as much paper, giving money to help her neighbors, and sharing her commitments with friends at school.

Mike and Dorothy Wolf, Alto, MI They plan to purchase more organic food and locally grown food (directly from the farmer, when possible), use native plants in their yard, continue to read and educate themselves. In relation to their neighbors, they will support indigenous communities in Brazilian Amazon through prayer and purchasing handicrafts, ride bikes to work and church when possible, continue with their commitment to eat less meat. In their community, they will share NCP's Earth in Earnest with their congregation and offer slide shows on the Arctic and the Amazon.

Myron F. Zerger, Dearborn, MI; Myron will be composting his vegetable garbage, lawn clippings, and leaves. He will also be eating more organic foods. Myron plans on communicating more with his community, and will continue to advocate with people with mental illnesses to share his commitments.

Thomas Zerger, Dearborn, MI; Thomas will be living more responsibly with the earth by cutting down on purchases, and monitoring energy use of electronics when they aren't being used. He will be purchasing Fair Trade items from his global neighbors, lending a hand, and joining support groups to make a difference. Thomas will be shopping at co-ops, rather than at big chain stores.

Soo Yao Zhong, Singapore, will live responsibly with the earth by recycling as many materials as possible, using public transit or biking or walking instead of private vehicles, reducing water and electricity use, reusing pre-loved goods instead of buying newly manufacturing, using eco-friendly materials and processes whenever possible. Soo will seek to live fairly with his neighbors by living a life of compassion, seeking to help, support and comfort the sick (not just financially, but through actual commitment), and bringing the message of peace to people of all races, religions, nationalities, and creeds. In addition, he will impact his community by actively promoting eco-friendly living and by protesting environmentally harmful actions in nonviolent ways.

Shannon Zimmerman, Elizabethtown, PA;  In relation to earth care, Shannon will live more responsibly, practicing good stewardship of the earth, making thoughtful decisions about the environment, and remembering that one person can make a difference. With her neighbors, Shannon will do her part to maintain or improve the health of the planet, treating it as a trust that was given to her. In her community, she will lead by example, become more involved with environmental organizations, and encourage others to be good stewards of the earth.

Jon Zunkel, Huntingdon, PA; Reducing his environmental footprint, cutting down on driving, waste from trash, and hot water use; not passing judgment on others, and becoming more aware and accepting of all groups of people, while working for justice for everyone; being an open witness about his feelings about the world, challenging people, and being a living witness of God's peace.