Global Gift Catalog

Is not this the fast that I choose; to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin?

Isaiah 58:6-7

Imagine watching your child suffer from illnesses caused by dirty water. Wondering if you will have a safe place to sleep tonight. Or losing a loved one because medical help is not available. These are the very real needs of individuals whose lives are being changed by the hands-on ministries of Myers Park Presbyterian.

On these pages, you will see ways you can help through alternative giving. It is a way to bless our brothers and sisters in Christ just as God has blessed us.

The items in this global gift catalog will help the men, women and children we have built relationships with in Congo, Cuba, El Salvador, World Vision El Salvador, Hungary and Malawi.

So as you consider what to give someone on a special occasion, try making a real difference. Give a gift that will share your love and the love of Christ.

C O N G O

Since 1950, Myers Park Presbyterian Church disciples have stepped out of their comfort zone in the Congo. They have given time and talent towards lasting resolutions in health and education for our brothers and sisters in Congo. Your donations are faith in action as we continue, brick by brick and person by person, to deepen our partnership in Congo.

$15

Tools for Learning: books, pencils and notebooks.

$25 Scholarships: educating the least of these.

$50

Girl’s School: educating girls to transform the world.

$100

Women’s Health: delivery beds and other equipment for maternity patients.

$250

Medical Equipment: lab, optical and dental.

$15

Sports Ministry

$25

Music & Education Ministry

$25

Feeding the Elderly

$50

Handicapped Children’s Program

$50

Laundry Program

$250

Seminary Scholarships

The Presbyterian Church’s relationship with Cuba began in 1890 when John G. Hall served as a missionary in Cardenas. His descendants are members of Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Our Cuba team renewed connections in this country in 2002, building Christ-centered relationships with the staff and members of churches and the seminary. We support the education and development of new pastors and are restoring the 100-year-old Presbyterian Reformed Church in Remedios.

C U B A

E L SALV habitat

VADOR In the first three years of our partnership, Myers Park Presbyterian Church disciples have spent hundreds of days building simple, affordable homes alongside the Salvadoran people and Habitat for Humanity-El Salvador. We are now in the second phase, working together with our Getsemani neighbors on sustainable community development. Training and support have significantly impacted this village, and how these neighbors are now partnering with others to share their successes.

$15

Leadership: community organization and self-sustainability.

$25

Income Generation: training and microloans.

$50

Education: school computer center and scholarships.

$100

Health: basic health, preventative and curative.

$250

Housing: build and strengthen homes with subsidized loans.

E L SALV world vision $35/month or $420/year Child Sponsorship

$25

Other Contribution

VADOR Myers Park Presbyterian Church has partnered with World Vision El Salvador in the El Alfarero Area Development project since 2007. The Child Sponsorship Program is the heart of World Vision. For $1 per day, you can significantly improve the life of a child, his/her family and the community as a whole. Sponsors can develop a personal relationship with their sponsored child through correspondence, email and face-to-face visits.

For over 15 years, Myers Park Presbyterian Church and the Great Church in Debrecen, Hungary have shared mission work and exchanges of pastors, choirs and members of our two congregations. Working as sister churches we have learned form each other and done God’s work.

The relationship we have developed and your generous donations have enriched outreach in Hungary.

$15

Homeless Shelter

$25

College for Roma Students

$50

Senior Citizen’s Center

$100

School for Roma Children

$250

Children with Special Needs

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MAL A

For over 25 years, Myers Park Presbyterian Church has enjoyed Africa, Presbyterian (CCAP) and Synod of Livingstonia in Northe prayer houses and over 200,000 members. In addition, CCAP programs, as well as a development department that provides the country.

AWI

d a close working relationship with the Church of Central ern Malawi. The church has 170 congregations, 1,000-plus runs three hospitals, numerous schools and educational clean water systems for those in the most remote parts of

$15

E-Readers for Lay Pastors

$25 Women’s Empowerment Initiatives

$50

Vocational School Scholarships

$50

Seminary School Scholarships

$50

Secondary Scholarships

$50

Clean Water Systems

GifTs form CONGO Tools for Learning Scholarships Girl’s School Women’s Health Medical Equipment

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CUBA

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Sports Ministry Music & Education Ministry Feeding the Elderly Handicapped Children’s Program Laundry Program Seminary Scholarships Total

EL SALVADOR-Habitat Leadership Income Generation Education Health Housing

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Gifts of any amount are appreciated. Your contributions will be sent to our global ministry partners with instructions regarding your gift’s designated purpose. Please remember we do not have the ability, in all cases, to verify the use of the funds in the field.

Note that a gift of $25 or more makes you eligible for a jar of imported Hungarian honey. Quantities are limited. Pickup will take place at the church welcome center.

GifTs form EL SALVADOR-World Vision

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Child Sponsorship Other Contribution Total

HUNGARY

Gift Amount

Homeless Shelter College for Roma Students Senior Citizens’ Center School for Roma Children Children with Special Needs Total

MALAWI

Gift Amount

E-Readers for Lay Pastors Women’s Empowerment Initiatives Vocational School Scholarships Seminary School Scholarships Secondary Scholarships Clean Water Systems Total Want to give offline? Simply complete this form, make your check payable to Myers Park Presbyterian Church, and mail to Myers Park Pres Global Gift Catalog, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Donor Name: Address: Phone: Number of Honoree Cards Requested:

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