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Annual awareness day draws attention to people and communities in need
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
One of the SDOP-funded projects includes this garden in Hood River, Ore. Raices Cooperative members plant seeds and transplant veggie starts into larger pots. A fund-raising plant sale a few weeks later earned the project more than $2,000. —Jody O’Connor
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Each year, on a Sunday during Lent, Presbyterians across the country take time to celebrate Self-Development of People (SDOP), a ministry of the One Great Hour of Sharing. Now in its 46th year, SDOP focuses on poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people by establishing partnerships with low-income community groups domestically and around the world.
Since the ministry began in 1970, SDOP has provided support to more than 5,600 community projects in 67 countries. Working with its national committee, 25 presbytery and three synod committees, SDOP provides grants to communities struggling with social justice and economic issues. More than $100 million have been distributed to communities around the world since the beginning.
March 13th has been designated as SDOP Sunday this year and church leaders are hoping congregations will take note.
“It’s an opportunity for congregations to celebrate this wonderful ministry,” said Cynthia White, SDOP coordinator. “Through worship, our community partners and elected members participate in services by preaching or making a Minute for Missions presentation.” Read more…