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3-August-1998 
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    Christmas Joy Offering Goal Set at $6 Million; 
    Resources Readied 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-After topping $5.3 million in 1997 - a whopping 16.5 
increase over 1996- the 1998 Christmas Joy Offering of the Presbyterian 
Church (U.S.A.) is shooting for $6 million. 
 
    The offering is divided between Presbyterian racial/ethnic schools and 
colleges and special assistance programs of the denomination's Board of 
Pensions. 
 
    The theme of the 1998 offering is "Bring Joy to Every Longing Heart." 
 
    Worship resources for the offering will be mailed to ministers, 
educators and worship committees in August.  Presbytery and synod offices 
will receive the full packet of Christmas Joy Offering materials in August 
and the packets will be mailed to all congregations in October. 
 
    According to offering officials, new features have been added to the 
resource packet this year.  They include a worship resource for 
intergenerational use, special worship materials for children and a 
Christmas ornament. 
 
    The packet also includes a booklet featuring Minutes for Mission and 
samples of other materials: a coin box, a poster, a placemat, reproducible 
art, bulletin covers, worship resources and an order form. 
 
    Speakers from the Board of Pensions and the racial/ethnic schools and 
colleges office are available.  Scheduling is being handled in Louisville 
by Stevie Finn at (502) 569-5201.  A video interpreting the Christmas Joy 
Offering is obtainable by calling Presbyterian Distribution Service at 
1-800-524-2612. 

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