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Promotional Resources
Promotional brochure (English, español)
To order copies of the Family to Family brochure for distribution to your “village,” contact Pam Arnold in the General Church Office 717-697-2634, ext. 5422 or by e-mail at parnold@bic-church.org.
Family to Family video (4.5 minutes)
>> Watch online
The video is also available in DVD format. Contact Pam Arnold in the General Church Office to request a DVD.
Children's Promotional Resources
The Family to Family, Village to Village initiative is a great offering theme idea for Vacation Bible School, club, or children’s Sunday school programs. The following materials have been designed especially for with kids in mind.
Kids to Kids video
>> Watch online
The video is also available in DVD format. Contact Pam Arnold in the General Church Office (parnold@bic-church.org) to request a DVD.
“How the Brethren in Christ Came to be in Zimbabwe” PowerPoint presentation
Download read-along script (Word document).
Printable stickers (use Avery 6874)
Village Exchange newsletter
The quarterly newsletter of the Family to Family, Village to Village initiative, "Village Exchange" shares stories of how individuals, small groups, and congregations can partner for change in Zimbabwe and North America. By sharing stories of BIC churches in action in the U.S., Canada, and Zimbabwe, the newsletter seeks to link donors with those on a local and global scale.
Village Exchange | July 2009
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Village Exchange | October 2009
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Letter Writing Resources
In June 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama pledged over $73 million (USD) in aid for Zimbabwe. (Click here to read more.) Such international assistance is critical for Zimbabweans.
Consider writing to President Obama to thank him for his pledge and to encourage him to do more for those suffering in Zimbabwe. As citizens, we have the privilege and responsibility to encourage our leaders when we feel they have acted correctly (just as we have the privilege and responsibility to inform our leaders when we feel they have acted improperly). Wouldn’t it be great if your letter about Zimbabwe was among the selected pieces of correspondence read nightly by the President?
When writing your letter, follow these steps:
- Take the time to jot down the general ideas that you want to convey in this letter—your gratitude for the President’s pledge, the importance of helping Zimbabweans in their time of need, etc. Address only one topic in your letter. If you have additional topics, write an additional letter.
- Type your letter in the appropriate format; use the style of a business letter. Include the date, your full name, and your mailing address. Use the proper greeting: “Dear Mr. President.”
- Continue your letter in a respectful tone. Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. You want your message to be understood and taken seriously.
- Have someone else read over your letter before you send it. They can often see small mistakes that you have overlooked.
- Address your letters to: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
Adapted from the eHow.com article “How to Write a Letter to the President of the United States of America.”
If you would prefer to contact the President via e-mail, visit the White House website.
