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Director Letter
What to Expect
How to Plan
Sample Letter
Sermon Ideas
Children's Sermons
Worship Resources
Educational Materials
Moments for Mission
WOC Committee

Extra Features
It's a Fact!
Toward a Solution
Children's Resource (.pdf download)
Clip Art (.pdf)
Clip Art (graphics)
Giving Calendar (.doc)
Map for Congregations
refugeecamp.org
buildavillage.org
Gift of the Heart Kits
Around the World Skit
The Gifts We Bring
World Volleyball for older youth

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What to Expect

Your standing order, if on file with Week of Compassion, will be mailed sometime between mid-December and early January. Please check your order to make sure you have the materials you ordered and need. If you need additional materials or have questions about your order, please contact:

Elaine Cleveland, Week of Compassion
P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: 317.713.2442
Fax: 317.713.2588
E-mail: ecleveland@woc.disciples.org

Your standing order should include:
• 2007 theme posters
• 2007 bulletin inserts
• WOC offering envelopes
• Giving boxes
• 2007 Children’s Resource

Additional WOC Resources:

2007 Planning & Resource Guide
Please share this guide with outreach leaders and others responsible for your congregation’s Week of Compassion special offering. Additional copies are available upon request or can be downloaded from the WOC website. (No charge: photocopy-friendly)

Week of Compassion Map/Poster
A 36”x 48” interactive map/poster to help keep members informed and updated about Disciples’ work and witness in the world through WOC. (One complimentary copy per congregation)

‘We Change the World’ Music Video
A music video by gospel recording artist, Babbie Mason. Perfect as an introduction to the WOC offering at a fellowship dinner or during worship. Available in VHS or DVD format. (No charge)

Week of Compassion Placemats
A colorful addition to your WOC fellowship meal or church dinner for any occasion, complete with stories and photos. Available in multiples of 50. (No charge)

Hunger No More: Hunger in the World
A thorough study resource of world hunger from Bread for the World. Suitable for adult and older youth study groups. (One complimentary packet while supply lasts)

A Fast That Lasts
The resource for Disciples junior/senior high school youth who want to take a serious look at world hunger and do something about it. (One complimentary copy available for each congregation; photocopy-friendly)

Children’s Stickers
Draw a picture or write a story using a set of 12 colorful stickers. (While supply lasts)

www.weekofcompassion.org
Online, find this Planning & Resource Guide and many other promotional activities* for this year’s offering, as well as reports, resources, stories & photos, links to partner sites, and much more.

* Online promotional activities include:
Giving Calendar for families
Interactive materials for children and youth
Internet and video resources
Facts and statistics
Hands-on Outreach Projects
Hymn Suggestions for Worship

Week of Compassion
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: 317.713.2442
Fax: 317.713.2588
Johnny Wray
Amy Gopp
Elaine Cleveland
Doug Smith
staff bios
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