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FAITH IN ACTION INVITES CHURCHES TO CLOSE ON SUNDAY

Groundbreaking Community Service Ministry
Guides Christians Towards Greater Outward Focus

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – While cancelling church on Sunday might seem like a radical move, that is exactly what a new community service campaign is inviting churches to do.

Christian organizations World Vision and Outreach have partnered to create Faith in Action (FIA), a groundbreaking four-week ministry that invites Christians to mobilize and “Be the Church,” by practicing their faith in a way that uniquely serves their immediate community.

“Faith in Action has helped us transform from “member-oriented” to a church that is motivated to help others, grow in Jesus’ image and truly be the church,” said Pastor Jim Yelvington of Sanctuary Church in San Juan Capistrano, California. “Our presence is getting noticed; we've even had members of the community call and donate to our church because of our new reputation.”

FIA culminates in a community outreach Sunday where regular services are cancelled and the entire congregation engages in service projects in, and with, the community. The program also helps Christians invite members of their community to join in serving.

“A church that puts its faith into action focuses not on themselves, but on Christ’s teaching and his divine example of compassion,” said Eric Abel, V.P. of Marketing at Outreach, Inc. “Our hope is that churches across the country will unite and show their community a true servant’s heart.”

Additional information is available at www.putyourfaithinaction.org.

About Faith In Action:
Faith in Action is a revolutionary partnership between leading Christian humanitarian organization, World Vision, and church communication resources provider, Outreach, Inc. FIA features a participant kit, small group materials and a campaign kit which includes a step by step approach to transforming a congregation and reaching the community.

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