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Pentecost Offering
The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received on the day of Pentecost (May 23, 2010). It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities. The General Assembly’s portion (60 percent) provides leadership development opportunities for Presbyterian youth and young adults and supports children-at-risk programs at the national level. Since 1998, Presbyterians of all ages have raised over $7 million for these ministries that benefit younger members of God’s family.
Souper Bowl of Caring February 7, 2010 February 7, 2010 is Souper Bowl of Caring collection day. Faith United youth will join thousands of youth across the country fighting hunger on Super Bowl weekend. Help our youth fight hunger with dollar donations or cans of soup. Faith United donations will be divided equally between the Human Concerns Center and the Oswego Salvation Army. www.souperbowl.org
God of compassion Please watch over the people of Haiti, And weave out of these terrible happenings Wonders of goodness and grace. Surround those who have been affected by tragedy With a sense of your present love, And hold them in faith. Though they are lost in grief, May they find you and be comforted. Guide us as a church To find ways of providing assistance That heal wounds and provide hope. Help us to remember that when one of your children suffers We all suffer; Through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives And rules this world with you. Amen.
Giving Opportunities Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) - The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding to this earthquake through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners. Presbyterian World Mission is gathering information on the safety and status of our mission personnel and ecumenical partners in the area.
- Donations can be sent to the Presbytery marked for the Haitian Relief Fund DR000064. PDA is seeking to raise $1,000,000 for this response. For more information, go to www.pcusa.org/pda.
- Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700
United Church of Christ (UCC) - Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion "OGHS – Haiti Earthquake Relief" to Wider Church Ministries; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115OR
http://www.ucc.org/disaster/major-earthquake-strikes.html
Heifer International - As the news unfolds about the impact of the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, Heifer is preparing to follow first-responders by providing the tools and resources necessary to rebuild sustainable livelihoods. Heifer has 16 active projects in Haiti and works with more than 16,000 families.
Heifer International, www.heifer.org .Tel.: (800) 422-0474 Church World Service (CWS) Bread For The World www.bread.org They are working with their many partner organizations including CWS, PCUSA, & UCC. 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202 or
God of compassion Please watch over the people of Haiti, And weave out of these terrible happenings Wonders of goodness and grace. Surround those who have been affected by tragedy With a sense of your present love, And hold them in faith. Though they are lost in grief, May they find you and be comforted. Guide us as a church To find ways of providing assistance That heal wounds and provide hope. Help us to remember that when one of your children suffers We all suffer; Through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives And rules this world with you. Amen.
Giving Opportunities Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) - The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding to this earthquake through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners. Presbyterian World Mission is gathering information on the safety and status of our mission personnel and ecumenical partners in the area.
- Donations can be sent to the Presbytery marked for the Haitian Relief Fund DR000064. PDA is seeking to raise $1,000,000 for this response. For more information, go to www.pcusa.org/pda.
- Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700
United Church of Christ (UCC) - Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion "OGHS – Haiti Earthquake Relief" to Wider Church Ministries; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115OR
http://www.ucc.org/disaster/major-earthquake-strikes.html
Heifer International - As the news unfolds about the impact of the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti, Heifer is preparing to follow first-responders by providing the tools and resources necessary to rebuild sustainable livelihoods. Heifer has 16 active projects in Haiti and works with more than 16,000 families.
Heifer International, www.heifer.org .Tel.: (800) 422-0474 Church World Service (CWS) Bread For The World www.bread.org They are working with their many partner organizations including CWS, PCUSA, & UCC. 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202 or
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