INCREASE THE HARVEST

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INCREASE THE HARVEST
(2 Cor. 910)
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History ofthe Thank Offering
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• The Thank Offering began in 1888 when Eliza
  Clokey of Springfield, Ohio, urged each woman
  to give one dollar over and above her usual
  contribution to the Womens General Missionary
  Society of the United Presbyterian Church of
  North America as a thank offering to her Lord.

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• A day was set aside for meetings that were to
  be a concert of prayer and praise and the
  gathering of the Thank Offering.
• The gifts represented much soul-searching and
  self-sacrifice on the part of many women.

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The impactthey made was
immeasurable
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• It has been said that womens giving saved the
  worldwide missionary movement at that time.
• The thrust of how and where the money was used
  changed over the years, but athank offering to
  her Lord continued to be an important part of
  womens giving by United Presbyterian Women.
• This expression of thanksgiving is now an
  important part of Presbyterian Women!

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What isthe Thank Offering?
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• It is one of two special monetary offerings by
  Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church
  (U.S.A.)
• This offering should be seen as an extension of,
  and separate from, Presbyterian Womens mission
  pledge support.

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How much moneysupportshealth ministries
projects?
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• At least 40 percent of the Thank Offering
  receipts are allocated for health ministries
  throughout the world.

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When and where isthe Thank Offeringcollected?
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• The offering is received in the fall and may be
  dedicated at fall Gatherings.
• The offering should be sent to the treasurer of
  Presbyterian Women in the presbytery by December
  10.

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What types of programshave been funded bythe
Thank Offering?
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• Hospitals

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• Schools

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• Womens Health Programs

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• Domestic Violence Shelters

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• Child Development Programs

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• Youth Development Programs

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• Elder Care Programs

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• Hunger Programs

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• Homeless Shelters

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• and much more!

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Who may applyfor grants?
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• Proposals may be submitted from projects in the
  United States and around the world, as long as
  the established criteria are met.
• A grant application and list of criteria are
  included in the Thank Offering packet.
• For more information, contact the PW associate
  for special offerings, 888/728-7228, ext. 5387,
  cgoodman_at_ctr.pcusa.org or visit www.pcusa.org/pw.

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• The deadline for submitting an application is

September 15
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Who choosesthe grant recipients?
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• The Creative Ministries Offering Committee
  (CMOC)of Presbyterian Women meets in the spring
  to review applications and make selections.

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Who is on theCreative MinistriesOffering
Committee (CMOC)?
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• The CMOC is composed of nine members
• six from the Churchwide Coordinating Team of
  Presbyterian Women (CCT/PW) and
• three from the General Assembly Council (GAC).

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Are the proposalsreviewed by anyone else?
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• YES
• A proposal must be endorsed by a presbytery or
  synod of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
• International projects must have the endorsement
  of an indigenous church that is in relationship
  with the PC(USA).
• PC(USA) staff members familiar with an applicant
  or the region where an applicant is based also
  review the application.

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What types of reportsare required of the
applicant once the program is funded?
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• The proposal writer must submit an interim
  report, a one-year follow-up report and a
  two-year follow-up report.
• The first payment is 70 percent of the amount
  awarded.
• Once the interim report has been returned to the
  PW office in Louisville, the remaining 30
  percent is remitted.

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Can I give to the Thank Offering online?
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• YES
• You may give online at www.pcusa.org/pw/giving

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What new promotionalmaterials are availablethis
year?
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• This year a PowerPoint presentation on CD-ROM
  was added to the packet of promotional
  materials produced every year.
• A postcard available only online was also added.

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How can I learn more?
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• Read the July/August issue of Horizons, the
  magazine for Presbyterian Women. Subscribe by
  calling 800/524-2612 or visit www.pcusa.org/horiz
  ons.
• Invite a speaker from one of the grant
  recipients in your area. For more information,
  contact the PW associate for special offerings,
  888/728-7228, ext. 5387, cgoodman_at_ctr.pcusa.org.
• Visit www.pcusa.org/pw.

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What is the goal amount for giving in 2007?
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• The goal for the 2007 Thank Offering is

1.2 million
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Where in the world has Presbyterian Women reached
out to those in need?
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Bangladesh Indiana Sierra Leone Wyoming Brazil Pue
rto Rico Lebanon Mississippi Louisiana Indiana Mar
yland Ethiopia Wisconsin Guatemala
Missouri Minnesota Indonesia Haiti Switzerland Wes
t Virginia Egypt Argentina Republic of
Congo Kenya Rhode Island Arizona Pennsylvania Indi
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Ghana Arkansas Bolivia Texas Hawaii Georgia Malaw
i South Carolina Cameroon Kentucky Alaska New
York New Mexico
and many more!
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God who supplies seed to the sower and bread
for food will supply and multiply your seed for
sowing and INCREASE THE HARVEST of your
righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
for your great generosity, which will produce
thanksgiving to God through us for the
rendering of this ministry not only supplies the
needs of the saints but also overflows with many
thanksgivings to God.
2 Corinthians 91012 (NRSV)
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INCREASE THE HARVEST
(2 Cor. 910)
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INCREASE THE HARVEST
(2 Cor. 910)
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INCREASE THE HARVEST (2 Cor. 910)
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Thank You for continuing to support the Thank
Offering of Presbyterian Women
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