More than $1 million was received
by churches last year in the Pentecost Offering, one of four annual
special offerings of the PC(USA).
The Pentecost Offering packets include promotional materials,
resources for worship and special events, and materials for children
and youth.
New for 2004 are three hymns, a children’s sermon, and
suggestions for involving children and youth in the offering.
Other features include children’s activities, worship bulletins
for children and youth, and “Kid’s Kountdown”
— a fun way for families to participate in the offering
at home.
This year’s theme, “Together with Christ We Will
Be Given What God Has Promised,” is taken from Romans 8:17.
“The offering materials explain that scripture tells us
we are heirs to the promises of God through Jesus Christ,”
said Billie Healy, an associate in the Mission Education and Promotion
office. “For some of God’s children, the reality of
neglect, poverty, and abuse keep them from experiencing these
promises. As Christians, we are called to bring God’s healing
love and to care for these children.”
All Pentecost Offering
materials are free. Additional copies of individual resources
can be ordered by phone at (800) 524-2612, or downloaded from
the offering’s Web site.
For additional information, call Billie Healy at (888) 728-7228,
ext. 5689, or Teresa Mader at (888) 728-7228, ext. 5121.
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