BOARD PROPOSAL
Streams of Light International
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Outline for Presenting the Project
Explain the services of SOLI
Share inspiration on why
Be prepared to answer any objections
Present the vision of SOLI
Highlight the benefits of the project
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Present the cost & proposed date for outreach
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Main Decisions That Need to Be Made
Does the church need to order inventory? If yes, how much?
Does the church board approve of this project?
Does the church want an in-person trainer to come?
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When is the best time to launch this project?
"The Great Controversy should be very widely circulated. It contains the story of the past, the present, and the future. In its outline of the closing scenes of this earth's history, it bears a powerful testimony in behalf of the truth. I am more anxious to see a wide circulation for this book than for any others I have written; for in The Great Controversy, the last message of warning to the world is given more distinctly than in any of my other books."
WORDS FROM INSPIRATION
LETTER 281, 1905
WORDS FROM INSPIRATION
"The Lord has set before me matters which are of urgent importance for the present time, and which reach into the future. The words have been spoken in a charge to me, ‘Write in a book the things which thou hast seen and heard, and let it go to all the people; for the time is at hand when past history will be repeated.’ I have been aroused at one, two, or three o'clock in the morning with some point forcibly impressed upon my mind, as if spoken by the voice of God...."
CM 128.1
What Is the Project?
The project is to hand-deliver copies of The Great Controversy, along with health magazines and church inserts, in every home in a specific area(s) of our community. This initiative is designed to cultivate favorable relationships within the community, extending invitations to attend our evangelistic programs and to study the Bible.
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What Does SOLI Provide?
SOLI offers in-person and/or online training
SOLI provides print-ready outreach maps
SOLI provides support for any church that has questions or needs assistance
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Benefits
Revival & transformation in the church
Sharing the three angels'
messages with the community
Generate Bible study interests & promote evangelistic efforts
Connect with the community & make a positive impact
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Cost
Inventory
Expenses of the trainer (if we choose to have an in-person trainer)
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Church inserts (printed locally)
What's Included
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The Great Controversy book
Thrive magazine
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Doorknob bag
The Great Controversy
This is the full 1911 edition of The Great Controversy. The only difference is that each chapter has QR codes so people who don't like to read, or don't have time to read, can watch or listen to the content of each chapter.
Thrive Magazine
With articles written by authors such as Mark Finley and Dr.Neil Nedley, Thrive magazine is designed to be a companion to The Great Controversy. It provides an entering wedge for you to share the health message along with the three angels’ messages. The premier issue, themed “Coping in the Midst of Crisis,” explains how the pandemic has affected mental health across North America and how to cope using God-given natural remedies.
Factors to Consider When Ordering Inventory
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Our church’s specific goals, whether for a long-term or short-term project
The number of households in the surrounding communities of our church
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The total number of our church members
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Our church’s budget
What Does an In-Person Training Look Like?
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After lunch, the trainer will train the congregation
SOLI trainer will preach the sermon
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SOLI trainer will come on a Sabbath.
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The trainer will handle the on-site logistics of distributing teams and inventory
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The church will do a 3-hour outreach
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The day will conclude with a testimonial and praise session
Training Outline
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12:45 – 1:45 PM Lunch
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Typical outreach schedule:
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1:45 – 2:45 PM Training and distribution of teams
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3:00 – 6:00 PM Outreach
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6:00 – 6:45 PM Testimony time
11:00 – 12:30 PM Divine Service
Cost for In-Person
Training
SOLI doesn't charge for the service of training the church. They simply request the church to cover the expenses of their travel (whether flying or driving), provide a place to stay for the weekend, preferably in a church member's home, and allocate a food budget of $35 per day for per diem.
Proposing a Date for the First Outreach
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If we want in-person training, when can a trainer come?
What other evangelistic events fit well with this project?
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What date works best for the current church calendar?
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Do we have enough time to prepare?