Bulletin inserts
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"Consider the Lilies..." Bulletin Insert
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—PHEWA
Download the bulletin insert for "Consider the lilies..." which includes tips for managing stress and living a balanced life.
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2012 Bulletin Insert: Antibullying
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
To combat bullying in Bend, Oregon, the First Presbyterian Church partners with Bend Senior High School in a mentoring program called Link Crew, in which Seniors and incoming Freshmen are paired to ease the transition into high school. Peacemaking Offering funds from First Presbyterian are used to train staff members and to provide the necessary materials for the year's activities. Program sponsors believe the culture at Bend Senior High will become healthier as more Freshmen become connected to this program. (Available as MS Word document)
See also... Minute for Mission
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2012 Bulletin Insert: Discerning a Nonviolent Path
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Peacemaking in a Violent World: Can We Discern a Nonviolent Path?
Discernment on peacemaking differs from the usual approach where a study committee releases a report and people in worshiping communities react or respond to it. Instead, this peacemaking discernment invites the entire church to engage in individual and group processes of discerning peace. Presbyterians are encouraged to “seek clarity as to God's call to the church to embrace nonviolence as its fundamental response to the challenges of violence, terror, and war; and to identify, explore, and nurture new approaches to active peacemaking and nonviolence.” (Download in MS Word ...
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2012 Bulletin Insert: Human Trafficking (English, Spanish, and Korean versions)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Human Trafficking: Breaking Down the Walls
Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, liberty, dignity, and the right not to be held in slavery or involuntary servitude. Violations of human rights are both a cause and a consequence of trafficking. Traffickers prey on the poor, the under- or unemployed, and those who face discrimination. According to the U.S. Department of State (2008), there are an estimated 12.3 million people, including children, in some type of forced labor and sexual servitude at any given time. (Also available in Spanish or Korean or as a MS Word document ...
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2012 Bulletin Insert: Peace and Civility
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Building on a Solid Foundation
Members of St. Paul’s began a letter-writing campaign calling for civility and condemning those who threaten the livelihood or lives of legislators and individuals. Their vision became the catalyst for the new Respectful Dialogue Initiative of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This new initiative trains and equips Presbyterians to engage in respectful dialogue, building on the ideals of “Seeking to be Faithful Together: Guidelines for Presbyterians During Times of Disagreement.” (Also available as MS Word document)
See also... Minute for Mission
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2012 Superstorm Sandy bulletin insert (black and white version)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Hurricane Sandy left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean and the northeastern United States. There is significant damage from the superstorm’s winds and flooding. At least 8 million people in 17 states lost power.
The road to recovery has just begun. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is committed to walk with our partners through the immediate-relief and long-term-recovery phases of the response. One Great Hour of Sharing funds have been sent, and members of the National Response Team have already been deployed to help mid councils in their response efforts.
Use this bulletin insert to help PDA raise funds ...
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2012 Superstorm Sandy bulletin insert (full-color version)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Hurricane Sandy left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean and the northeastern United States. There is significant damage from the superstorm’s winds and flooding. At least 8 million people in 17 states lost power.
The road to recovery has just begun. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is committed to walk with our partners through the immediate-relief and long-term-recovery phases of the response. One Great Hour of Sharing funds have been sent, and members of the National Response Team have already been deployed to help mid councils in their response efforts.
Use this bulletin insert to help PDA raise funds ...
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2013 One Great Hour of Sharing Bulletin Inserts
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
These three program-focused Minutes for Mission contain powerful stories of lives changed through your giving to One Great Hour of Sharing. The comprehensive Bulletin insert serves as a reminder of the history of this rich tradition. -
Al and Ellen Smith bulletin insert
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Mission Connections
Use this insert as you pray for Mission Co-workers Al and Ellen Smith. The card includes a photo and overview of their work among the Roma.
The Smiths’ ministry is one of reconciliation, fulfilling the biblical call to help people be reconciled to each other and to God through Jesus Christ. That call extends to the Roma people, one of the most marginalized groups in Europe. Once known as Gypsies, the Roma face limited educational opportunities, bleak employment prospects, and widespread prejudice. “It’s pretty unusual for Roma to go to school through grade 10 like most Russians do,” Al ...
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Big Tent 2013 quick view calendar
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Big Tent
Download this quick view calendar and come to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Big Tent event and discover for yourself how putting God’s first things first can bring rebirth and renewal to your church.