1st Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church of Gastonia, NC went to Haiti last month for their first visit to their Sister Church in Sous Baptiste. They had 4 unique ideas that we thought you might find helpful:
1. Poster – they developed this glossy, 12” X 18” poster that they posted around the church buildings and in each Sunday School classroom in the weeks prior to their trip. They raised money for 120 Bibles, 120 songbooks, 45 boxes of food aid, 450 Bible storybooks and even had enough money to support 3 kids in school! I’d say that it was pretty effective!
2. Group prayer card – Not only were the name of the team members on it, but the back listed specific prayer requests. Each team member were given a stack of the cards to share with their friends, co-workers and family.
Cool idea to keep the team members going, the place, date and requests in front of people!
3. These zippered canvas bags were embroidered with “Sisters in Christ” in French and English. The team sold them to the ladies to the ladies’ group at 1st ARP. They raised enough money to pay for the bags. The Haitian ladies were “tickled pink” with the bags. They are large, zippered, sturdy yet a pretty bright color that they’ll enjoy. Ladies on both sides of the ocean now have matching bags to use!
4. Banner – Written in English and French, this colorful banner is seen in the team’s prayer card. They presented it to the church and hung it while they were there. Shown are both church’s pastors.
Good job 1st ARP!
We’re always looking for new ideas to share with other churches! Send any ideas to Debbie Shoemaker at debbie.shoemaker@rminet.org
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