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Distribution of the offering
Fifty percent of the receipts to the Christmas Joy Offering
are distributed to the Board
of Pensions for assistance programs that provide support
to retired and active church workers and their spouses and families.
The other fifty percent supports Presbyterian-related
racial ethnic education through the General Assembly Mission Council.
The Christmas Joy Offering is usually received the Sunday
before Christmas. Resources are mailed to each congregation in early
September. Free promotional materials include poster,
bulletin
covers, bulletin
inserts, minutes for mission,
a booklet
with helpful hints for a successful promotion, place
mats,
coin
box , worship resources, and offering
envelopes. All of the resources are available through PDS
by calling (800) 524-2612 or order online at
Presbyterian Marketplace. |