2009 Peacemaking Offering
Resources
The resources listed here are provided to help you interpret the 2009 Peacemaking Offering to your congregation. In addition to being posted here, they are available in the Peacemaking Offering packet sent to each church. The packet is free of charge and can be ordered online.
Stories about how congregations, presbyteries and the General Assembly’s Peacemaking Program are involved in peacemaking activities and how they are using Peacemaking Offering funds are found in the bulletin inserts and minutes for mission. Worship suggestions, ideas for teaching children about peacemaking, information about this year’s adult peacemaking resource and many other items are available for downloading and/or ordering. Look through what is available and decide what is useful to you and your congregation.
World Communion Sunday Bulletin Covers
A bulletin cover for World Communion Sunday using the art of the 2009 Peacemaking Offering Poster. Packs of 50.
$4.00 • Item #2435809003 (8.5 x 11")
$4.00 • Item #2435809004 (8.5 x 14")
Bulletin Inserts
Use
these inserts in your Sunday bulletins or send with your church newsletter. Full text and downloadable files are available online, or you may order free copies.
FREE • Item #1214209282, #1214209283, #1214209284
Minutes for Mission
Have
someone give a minute for mission on Sunday morning or include
one in a church newsletter. Copy the full text or download the file. 
Worship Resources
Use
these suggestions to help plan worship on World Communion Sunday. Copy the full text or download the file.
Children’s
Activity Sheet
Involve children in learning about the Peacemaking Offering. Download this resource or order free copies.
FREE (Limit 5) • Item #1214209288
Peacemaking Offering Brochure
This
brochure, available in English and Spanish, provides basic information
about the Peacemaking Offering and this year's theme.
Download in English or Spanish .
Free • English and Spanish Available
Adult Peacemaking Resource
Justice and Peace Shall Kiss: Praying Through the Year
This resource contains prayers or other liturgical elements for each of the special days and programmatic emphases appearing on the Presbyterian Planning Calendar that concern peace and justice. Prayers are also included for the major holidays of Christmas Eve, Easter and Pentecost.
$3.00 • Item #2435809001
Peacemaking Offering Sunday Bookmark
Give bookmarks to members of your congregation. Suggestions for praying for the world appear on one side.
$7.50 for pack of 50 • Item #2435809002
Peacemaking Offering Sunday Poster
Display the poster in a prominent place in your church and use with the Children’s Activity Sheet in your children’s Sunday school.
FREE • Item #1214209281
Peacemaking Offering Coin Box
The Peacemaking Offering coin box is a tool for children, encouraging them to become more involved in saving for this Offering.
Free • Item #7061205225
Peacemaking Offering Placemat
The Peacemaking Offering Place Mat is 11" x 17", featuring photos on one side and activities for children on the other. Use for church meals and other special events. Available in packs of 50.
Free • Item #1114208260
Offering Envelope
The Offering envelopes may be used for the Peacemaking Offering. Available in packs of 25.
Free • Item #1114208250
Offering Reminder Postcards
The 2009 Peacemaking Offering postcards use the same art as the Peacemaking poster. They are used to remind members of the congregation of the date the Offering is received. The reminder card has a preprinted message. It is available for free. Postcards come in packs of 10.
Free • Item #1214209287
Five for Five Brochure
The Peacemaking Offering Five for Five brochure invites congregations to give to the Peacemaking Offering, the other three PC(USA) special offerings and to basic mission support to be a Five for Five congregation.
Free • Item #1114208275
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