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Africa 360 Challenge: Some creative ideas
September 12, 2014 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
In August 2014, Bishop Mark J. Webb challenged the congregations of the Upper New York Conference to raise $1 million for Africa 360, a combined effort to support the ministry of Africa University and Imagine No Malaria.
For the Africa 360 Challenge, churches are asked to raise $1,000 each and bring those donations to the 2015 Annual Conference in Syracuse.
Ministry with our brothers and sisters in Africa is on the hearts of many across the connection. Here are a couple of out-of-the-box fundraising ideas:
Faith on the roof: Pastor goes high to fight malaria: BROSVILLE, Va. (UMNS) – Through storms and dark of night, the Rev. Faith Weedling kept her promise to spend one hour on the church roof for every $100 her church raised for Imagine No Malaria. Her stay was longer than she expected ... when three congregations raised $3,800. Read more.
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How is your church meeting the Africa 360 Challenge? Is your church doing something to raise money or awareness for Africa 360? Let us know about it, and we'll share your story. Other UNY churches might be able to repeat your success. Send and email with details and a photo or two to news@unyumc.org; subject line: Africa 360.