Local United Methodist churches of the Pacific Northwest Conference are invited to support the orphanages of Jamaa Letu in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Money collected in these jars will be combined into one offering at the Annual Conference in June 2018.
Churches: Print the flyer using the links below for your congregations and ask them to collect money at home. Before Annual Conference, collect the personal jars and bring your check to Annual Conference.
This year, we are offering 2 options of the Jar$ for Jamaa Letu label. Download one or both of the 2018 Jar$ for Jamaa Letu Label options by clicking on the links below
- Jars 2018 single-sided label (PDF)
(Single sided with one copy of the instructions and label) - Jars 2018 two-sided label (PDF)
(Double sided with two labels with instructions on the back)
Individuals: Using the link above print the label for your home and bring your offering to your church before Annual Conference. Church bookkeepers will convert your offering to a check to bring to Annual Conference.
This money will support the operating expenses such as food, clothing, school fees, utilities, medical care, and salaries for the staff.
Idea: Use a jar to collect coins and bills.
- Tape to jars and cans for distribution to your congregation. The design of the label can also be used for a bulletin inserts, newsletters, and/or e-messages.
- Put a large jar in the narthex and encourage people to fill it with change and bills.
- Send labels home with worshippers to tape to their own jar to be filled and brought back to your local church.
Bring the funds to Annual Conference. Please convert the cash into a check prior to making your donation.
Learn more about the Jamaa Letu Orphanages and our support of them at the Hope for the Children of Africa website.
