Bulletin inserts
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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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Changing Lives bulletin insert - October 2012 (economy print version)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—1001 New Worshiping Communities
Changing Lives, a monthly e-letter from Deputy Executive Director for Mission, Roger Dermody which celebrates how God is changing lives through Presbyterian mission, is also available as bulletin insert.
God’s spirit continues to inspire Presbyterians toward new and innovative ways to bring the good news of Jesus to a world that is starving for it. My prayer is that the stories below inspire and encourage as you continue to faithfully serve the Risen Christ.
This is the economy print version. Get the color version.
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Changing Lives bulletin insert - October 2012
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—1001 New Worshiping Communities
Changing Lives, a monthly e-letter from Deputy Executive Director for Mission, Roger Dermody which celebrates how God is changing lives through Presbyterian mission, is also available as bulletin insert.
God’s spirit continues to inspire Presbyterians toward new and innovative ways to bring the good news of Jesus to a world that is starving for it. My prayer is that the stories below inspire and encourage as you continue to faithfully serve the Risen Christ.
This is the color version. Get the economy print version.
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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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Bulletin Insert: Your Gifts Become Dreams Fulfilled
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
As a teenager, Ashley Murry was diagnosed with scoliosis. She faced major surgery on her spinal cord and the possibility of becoming permanently paralyzed. Below, she reflects back on her recovery, the nurses that inspired her to become an RN, and the education she received at Stillman College...
Also available: MS Word document, Spanish version PDF, Korean version PDFRead more stories of impact and download additional resources
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Bulletin Insert: The Spirit of Giving (Back)
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
Concha Brown graduated from the Menaul School, a PC(USA)-supported racial ethnic school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1959. In the years that followed her graduation—through college and her career as a nurse—Concha’s love and passion for Menaul, its mission, and its students continued to grow. And now, in retirement, she is giving back...
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Bulletin Insert: Real People, Real Hardships, and Cushioning the Fall
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
"Madelyn had two surgeries in one year, underwent a year of physical therapy, and needed a wheelchair and a walker. We held a garage sale to pay off the first big bill, but when it came time for Madelyn’s second surgery, we requested grant money from the Board of Pensions to help us with some of our unexpected costs. A lot of times people wonder if their gift will go somewhere that really makes a difference...."
Also Available: MS Word Document, Spanish Version PDF, Korean Version PDF
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Bulletin Insert: Giving for Those Who Give Their All
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Special Offerings
After retiring from full-time ministry with the PC(USA), Rev. Richard Terry and his wife, Virginia, took up residence in Monte Vista Grove Homes, a Presbyterian-related retirement community in Pasadena, California. In August 2008, Mrs. Terry was diagnosed with dementia, requiring that she be moved to their community’s skilled-nursing section. Faced with increased costs, Rev. Terry applied for and received support from the Board of Pensions’ Assistance Program. He passed away just one month later...
See also: MS Word Document, Minute for Mission
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Hurricane Isaac response bulletin insert
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
On August 28 Hurricane Isaac made landfall in Louisiana along a path that was devastated seven years ago by Hurricane Katrina. Communities that have just begun to recover from the impact of Katrina and the Gulf oil spill now face another challenge to rebuild and restore their lives once again. As people of faith, we pray with all who have been affected by this disaster. In these uncertain times we pray, trusting that God remains mightier than even the strongest of storms and largest of waves.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) stands ready to immediately respond to needs identified by mid ...