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"Do
you love me? ... Feed my sheep."
How many things can you do in a given week that will create
lasting change around the world? As a congregational leader, you know your
members are deeply interested in what they can do that WILL change the world.
We want to do all we can to help you acquaint them with the transformation
their past gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing have already made possible and
with the potential difference their gifts can make now.
Like the vast majority of Presbyterian congregations, your
congregation probably receives One Great Hour of Sharing, but do your members
give simply out of habit? This year we encourage you to engage them more
deeply in understanding and connecting with the ministries of this offering.
Most congregations receive One Great Hour of Sharing on Palm Sunday and/or
Easter. If your offering is similarly timed, please take a moment now to help
ensure its success this year.
Here are a few ways you can do that:
- Forward this e-mail to
members of your session and committees responsible for promoting the
offering.
- Watch the video What Can I Do to Change
the World? and embed it on your congregation’s Web site.
- Send a letter to your
congregation encouraging members to consider how they will contribute to
the offering through your congregation — or, if they won’t be present
when your congregation receives. the offering, to give online now. Find a sample letter that you can
adapt.
- Visit the One Great Hour of Sharing Web site.
- Make sure your congregation
has received their offering materials — contact
Alan Krome if you have questions.
- Make copies of the Lenten devotion guide available in your
narthex and encourage members to use it.
- Find tools that can help your
congregation promote the offering, such as ads for use in newsletters
and minutes for mission.
Because we can change the world — together.
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