Paralympics. It gives your church a once in-a-lifetime opportunity – to impact those in your own community and also guests from around the globe.”
Outreach
– reaching beyond the church walls
Hospitality
– a generous welcome in Jesus’ name
Service
– putting the love of Christ into action
Is your church ready for the Olympics?
More Than Gold is an international ecumenical organisation that equips churches to respond to the mission opportunity of the Olympics.
They offer resources, advice and ideas on how to engage with your community including:
• Outreach in and through sport, especially with children
• Outreach through community festivals
• Outreach beyond the church walls, including holiday clubs, pub quizzes
To plan your Olympic events visit www.morethangold.org.uk and www.morethangold.org.uk/resources/free-resources.html
For ideas on how to include children in your Olympics events, see the Barnabas in Schools September newsletter.
To view the More Then Gold Youtube video visit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kGU_lw1bKc&feature=player_embedded