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Self-Development has several resources available for you or your group to use in education, promotion, interpretation and worship. Check back from time to time to see what new resources are available. Are you looking for something we don't have yet? Send us your suggestions.

 
     
 
 

Resources available through the Presbyterian Marketplace

When ordering the following resources, click the order button below, or contact Presbyterian Distribution Services at (800) 524-2612 or email. Include the title of the resources and its PDS# in your request.

 
     
   
 

Bulletin inserts

Each of these five bulletin inserts describes a project recently funded by Self-Development of People. Highlighted projects are from four different areas in the United States, with a fifth from Dominican Republic, where SDOP is currently extensively involved. The bulletin inserts are intended as Sunday morning supplements to inform congregations about SDOP's ministry. The five inserts are as follows:

 
     
   
SDOP Bulletin Insert U.S. Northeast Story   Bulletin Insert U.S. Northeast Story
Free

PDS# 25422-07-004
 
         
   
SDOP Bulletin Insert U.S. South Story  

Bulletin Insert U.S. South Story
Free

PDS# 25422-07-005

 
         
   
SDOP Bulletin Insert U.S. Midwest Story   Bulletin Insert U.S. Midwest Story
Free

PDS# 25422-07-006
 
         
   
SDOP Bulletin Insert U.S. West Story  

Bulletin Insert U.S. West Story
Free

PDS# 25422-07-007

 
         
   
SDOP Bulletin Insert Dominican Republic Story   Bulletin Insert Dominican Republic Story
Free

PDS# 25422-07-008
 
         
   
 

Wallet Card

The SDOP wallet card is the same size as a standard business card when folded, but unfolds to reveal the basic information about SDOP needed by prospective applicants for a grant.  Presbyterians are encouraged to carry one of the cards in their wallet or purse, and to give it to economically poor persons when the opportunity presents itself.
 
     
   

SDOP Wallet Cards

 

Wallet Cards
Free

PDS# 25422-07-001
 
     
 

 

Sermons and Liturgy

Self-Development of People: Sermons and Liturgy is a thematic collection of sermons and liturgical materials celebrating the ministry of the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People. It is intended, first of all, to provide pastors with materials to help them in their preparation for worship services emphasizing SDOP, especially on SDOP Sunday, celebrated annually during the Lenten season. This booklet also informs the general reader about the Biblical and theological foundations of the SDOP program.

 
         
  Photo: Cover of the SDOP publication Sermons and Liturgy  

Free
PDS# 74350-06-010

 
     
   
 

Community Booklet

This colorful new resource includes basic information and Frequently Asked Questions about Self-Development of People. Frequently Asked Questions included in this twelve-paged 5.5 x 8.5" booklet include questions on the application process; applying for funding at the local or national level; examples and pictures of types of established partnerships with low-income community groups and tips on completing an application. Written in a simple to understand format, persons from communities unfamiliar with SDOP as well as those familiar with SDOP will find this booklet useful for a variety of settings.

 
             
  Summary Information Sheet

English
Free
PDS#7435006005

 

Spanish
Free
PDS#7435006006

 
     
   
 

Bulletin Cover Celebrate Hope

 
             
  Celebrate Hope Bulletin Cover  

This bulletin cover is only available to Presbyterian congregations. To order, call the Presbyterians Distribution Service at (800) 542-2612. You can order up to 1,000 bulletins.

Free
PDS# 7435005007

 
     
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SDOP Poster Celebrate Hope

This poster measures 17" by 22" and celebrates the ministry of Self-Development of People. Note that this poster matches the Self-Development of People bulletin PDS#74350-05-007.

 
             
  SDOP Poster Celebrate Hope  

Free
PDS# 7435005005

 

 
     
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Summary information sheet

This 8 ½ x 11” page is printed on both sides, providing all basic information about the  Self-Development of People program. It includes Self-Development’s Mandate, Mission Statement, Criteria for Funding, and information about who should apply for a Self-Development grant.  It also tells how to apply for a grant. Download or order online.

 
             
  Summary Information Sheet

English
Free
PDS#7435005008

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Spanish
Free
PDS#7435005009

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Kids' Page

The Kids' page has been designed for children ages six to ten years old. Help your children learn about how poverty affects children in the United States and what the Bible says about the poor through this SDOP Ministry resource. This two-color 8 ½ x 11” resource features a puzzle, Bible scramble, word mix (Download a list of more than 600 words),PDF icon quiz and more! The Kids' Page may be used in a variety of settings including Sunday school.

 
             
  Kids page  

Free
PDS# 7435005012

 
     
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Stories that Make a Difference

These 5 ½ x 8 ½” booklets contain stories of Self-Development of People partner projects. Poor people have taught us there is hope — that people working together can and do gain control of their lives, and that it is possible to change social structures that keep people poor. Hundreds of people who have entered into partnerships with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through Self-Development of People ministry have gained a voice in participating in the decisions that impact their lives. Presbyterians who have participated in giving to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering have played a significant part in these stories.

 
             
SDOP Stories that make a difference 2007  

Stories That Make A Difference 2007
Free

PDS# 74350-06-008
 
         
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SDOP Stories that make a difference 2008  

Stories That Make A Difference 2008
Free

PDS# 25422-07-003
 
     
 
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  CDs, DVDs and Videos  
     
   
  Sharing Our Blessings  

Sharing Our Blessings CD and Video

Sharing Our Blessings resources have been developed to highlight the SDOP Ministry and to share information to congregations on how the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering is used to help those in need. This can be achieved by celebrating SDOP Sunday.

 
             
 

Video
Free
PDS# 7435002010

CD
Free
PDS# 7435002011

 

 

 
     
   
 

People Investing in People video

Share in the stories of 30 years of the SDOP projects, as told by the project members themselves. This video can be borrowed from your nearest presbytery resource center or call the Self-Development of People Office and request to borrow a copy.

Free
PDS# 7435000002

 
     
 
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  Domestic and international applications  
     
 

SDOP Grant Application form and criteria. You may find further information and download applications in Microsoft Word or PDF format from the applications page.

 
     
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