Gift Packet
The purpose of the Gift Packet is to be a “bridge” in meeting our neighbors. It’s a non-threatening way to initiate conversation and plant seeds of gospel truth in countless homes and hearts.
Inside the envelope are these resources:
- Pastoral letter of invitation – giving brief overview of the mission and worship of the SDA church.
- Vibrant Life health tract covering healthy living. Invitation to enroll in Discover Bible course on back.
- “God is Love” or “Why is there suffering?” tract.
- Color Business card listing at least 3 different Christian media resources, including TV programs, Radio programs, and websites.
(Note: Content may vary from church to church – see Ministry Guide for more info)
In addition, the Final Events of Bible Prophecy DVD, or a Christ centered book or magazine is left with interested people.
“Let all be fully prepared to disseminate the light by word and by pamphlet. There should be hundreds of little tracts scattered as the leaves of autumn…Light! Light! Let it shine forth everywhere. It is to be diffused in jots and tittles, here a little and there a little. It is to be diffused in contrast with error. There is a dense darkness upon human minds, and everything possible should be done to rend it away and let the true Light shine forth.” PM, p. 227.
“We must prepare ourselves for most solemn duties. A world is to be saved. The work is advancing in a most marvelous manner in foreign lands; and even within the shadows of our doors there are many, many opportunities for communicating to others the saving truths of the third angel's message. Publications are to be distributed like the leaves of autumn. This is the message that has been coming to us from the Lord for many years. In view of the great work to be done, how can anyone afford to waste precious time and God-given means in doing those things that are not for his best good or for the glory of God?” PM p. 368. |
