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Posts Categorized: Christmas Joy Offering

December 21, 2015

Christmas Joy – A Tradition of Living for Others

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Minute for Mission: Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges Doreen Kayla grew up in Kenya. Her childhood—unlike that of many of her classmates at Stillman College—wasn’t filled with after-school activities and family vacations. Instead, she experienced the height of the violence of the Kenyan crisis, where an estimated 800 to 1,500 men, women, and children were… Read more »
December 18, 2015

Christmas Joy – On the Move

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Minute for Mission: Board of Pensions Rev. Thomas “Tom” Gard and his wife Laurel believe the Board of Pensions is a godsend. This recently retired teaching elder from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is referring to the Shared Grant contributed to by the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys, the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, and the Board’s Assistance… Read more »
December 16, 2015

Christmas Joy – Menaul School

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Minute for Mission: Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges When Siya Gu came to the United States from her hometown in China in 2013, she never imagined that her journey and the education that she received would impact her life in so many ways.  “When I first came to America for school, I was nervous and… Read more »
December 9, 2015

Christmas Joy – Helping and Empowering Others

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Minute for Mission: Board of Pensions No one should have to choose between food and medicine, but Sharon was approaching that.  Battling advanced thyroid cancer since 2001, Sharon was facing the growing number of additional prescriptions and the copays that come with them. “I didn’t know what I would do,” she shared. “You hear about… Read more »
November 30, 2015

Keeping the promise of the Advent season

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During this Advent season, we reflect on the influence a promise can have on our lives. God promised each of us salvation, and kept that promise with the birth of Jesus. That promise sustains and uplifts us, during good times and challenging ones. When we understand this deeper meaning of a promise, we also understand… Read more »
November 23, 2015

Words of Thanks from Menaul School

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As we approach Thanksgiving, we are also greeted by words of thanks from others. Two students from the Menaul School, a recipient of Christmas Joy Offering Funds, have sent along a letter for me to share with you:

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December 16, 2014

Board Of Pensions Assistance Grants

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Yesterday, we learned about where 50% of offering receipts go for the Christmas Joy Offering: Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges. The second half of this offering is dedicated to Assistance Grants of the Board of Pensions. Rooted in a nearly 300-year-old tradition, the Assistance Program embodies the connectional Church at its best. As the Assistance Program… Read more »
December 15, 2014

Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges

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Today my goal is to give you a bit more insight into the recipients of the Christmas Joy offering. Racial Ethnic Schools and Colleges receive 50% of the offering.  The importance of the racial ethnic schools and colleges of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is demonstrated in the continuing partnership between the two entities. The institutions have… Read more »
December 15, 2014

This year, give something more than a present…

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Give Opportunity. Gift giving has become a large part of the Christmas spirit we celebrate each year. We give our family and friends presents to show our love for them, following in the tradition of the wise men the very first Christmas. It is through these actions that we are reminded of those in need,… Read more »
December 5, 2014

Your One Stop Shop for Christmas Joy Resources

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To find resources related to Special Offerings, the best place to start is always our website: http://specialofferings.pcusa.org (to go directly to the Christmas Joy page, click here).  You can find a link to our resource tag from this site. Resources available for the Christmas Joy offering include: Worship Resources Leader’s Guide Minutes for Mission Bulletin Inserts Poster… Read more »

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