Where is your treasure? One Great Hour of Sharing: Sharing Resources, Changing Lives

The financial crisis that began here has now touched all corners of the world. Here including many in our congregations) and around the world poor people are wondering, "Can I feed my family today?" Now, more than ever, those who are most vulnerable are looking to us; now, more than ever, we need to ask ourselves how much greater our capacity for sharing might be.

There are very few things you can do in a given week that will impact lasting change around the world. Here is one: take time this week to promote the offering with congregations, groups, and individuals in your circle of influence.

• forward this post to people you know;
• visit the One Great Hour of sharing website;
• find tools that help congregations promote the offering including ads for newsletters, the video posted below, minutes for mission, and more;
• make sure your congregation has received their offering materials and contact Alan Krome in Louisville or Phyllis Zoon at the Presbytery Center if you haven't;
• consider how you might contribute to the offering through your congregation - or if you will not be present when your local congregation receives the offering - give online now.
  

Moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow has put a challenge before our churches to double their offering this year in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the One Great Hour of Sharing, and because now more than ever those who are most vulnerable in our communities and around the world are counting on us to help them make a difference in their lives.

Most congregations receive the One Great Hour of Sharing on Palm Sunday or Easter and use the season of Lent to promote the offering. So, please take a moment now to help ensure a successful offering this year.



Together we can change the world...