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Prayer
The Bethlehem Christmas Project operates in one of the
most volatile regions on earth. We very much need prayers of support, encouragement, goodwill, blessing, and protection.
Pray for us throughout
the year as we work in the States to coordinate all the pieces necessary for the project to be successful. Also, please consider organizing a team to pray for us
everyday while we are on the ground delivering gifts.
We write a blog during our time in Bethlehem to keep everyone who has been praying for us
informed. Even if you cannot go, you will still be a part of the project.
Introduce us to your church and invite
us to visit your leadership
The project’s success is dependent on American, Israeli & Palestinians interacting. We need individuals to join us as we deliver
gifts and this depends on the Church body preparing, equipping, and sending individuals to Bethlehem.
Our project provides a unique opportunity to
interact with Israeli and Palestinian believers. While on the ground, we take up residence at Bethlehem Bible College’s guest house and visit several cities
including: Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethany and Capernaum (just to name a few).
You can help us by sending an email to your pastor and working to
invite us to speak with your leadership. While this may be the easiest thing you can do, it is one of the most impactful. We would be happy to come to your Church
to speak about the project and the need to engage the Middle East.
Introductions can happen at any time in the year. Please contact us if you’d
like to help introduce us to your church. We will do all we can to support your effort.
Bulletin
Coordinate with your church to have announcement about the project in the bulletin. Keep in mind most churches begin
working on Christmas events, activities, and supporting ministries in late August/early September (long before the activities or ministries supported appear in the
bulletin). Below is a sample bulletin note you can use:
“This December, The Bethlehem Christmas Project, a team of American, Israeli and
Palestinian Christians will be working together to deliver Christmas Gifts to children in Bethlehem. Please pray about joining the team or supporting them with your
prayers and financial giving.”
Show the film
We have high resolution versions of the Bethlehem Christmas Project video. The running length is less than 10 minutes and it is ideal for showing
during service or at a group study. There is nothing more powerful than seeing the impact of the Project to impress upon the congregation the need to be involved and
support us.
Financial support
The Bethlehem Christmas Project is very much a grass-roots effort. We
depend on the goodwill and prayerful financial support of individuals and Churches.
One way you can help is to donate directly to the project.
You can also organize fundraisers in your church to support us. Creative ideas include: organizing a garage sale, putting a donation can in your church’s café, or
organizing a team to wrap gifts during the Christmas season. Every little bit helps.
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