peace.2.1.09

Contact Doug Smith for speakers and/or programming assistance on the topic of Israel and Palestine so that as many churches as possible are reached in CNUMC Conference.

COMPASSIONATE LISTENING PPT, CL Website [download free PPT viewer]

ALL ABOUT Doug Smith:

"I am a retired Professor from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, where I taught for 37 years. I traveled to the Occupied Palestinian Territories in February 2008 with the GBGM mission team. I am a Study Leader for the UMW School of Missions, 2007-2008 on the topic of Israel and Palestine. I also serve on the CA-NV Conference Task Force on Israel and Palestine. I am a lay member of Central UMC in Stockton."

FAIR TRADE ITEMS FOR PURCHASE

SINDYANNA

TAYBEH

A GREATER GIFT

Fair Trade Items, Contact Rev. Larry George

Soaps ($12 per 4-pack)
Honey ($6 per jar) include the price of air shipping direct from Tel Aviv; no mark-up.
Olive Oil is available at $6 per bottle, with the recommended selling price at $7.50 per bottle (profit to selling organization). There are still a few cases and more are coming.
Rev. Larry George lives in Fair Oaks and will help to arrange delivery or pick-up. Larger quantities are available directly from A Greater Gift, formerly Serrv, to churches or other groups with wholesale accounts. A Greater Gift also carries olivewood Christmas items from Bethlehem.

Click here to contact Rev. Larry George.

Please indicate the item(s) you wish to purchase.

Include a contact Name, Phone Number, Address and E-Mail address

* Sindyanna Olive Oil - ordering instructions for districts/units/churches from A GREATER GIFT

ISRAEL-PALESTINE DVD's for purchase:

"The Holy Land" DVD and Studyguide, by Doug Smith - $20 PLACE AN ORDER HERE
"Man of Galilee" Elias Chacour (information is pending)
"Salt of the Earth: Palestinian Christians"

FREE

http://youtube.com videos. Search: Elias Chacour

The Mar Elias Campus - 2 minutes

ISRAEL-PALESTINE Story of building "THE IRON WALL" [online video]

Pilgrims of Ibillin - Pilgrims of Ibillin is dedicated to supporting organizations and individuals committed to achieving peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities in the Holy Land. Focusing primarily on education, we support programs and institutions where young people are given outstanding opportunities to study and grow as well-rounded leaders, grounded in a commitment to peacemaking and reconciliation.

Recommended Websites - Pilgrims of Ibillin
Sabeel-Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center

www.sindyanna.com

Established in 1996, Sindyanna of Galilee is a Non-profit Association registered by the Ministry of Interior. Sindyanna works among the Arab population in the region of Galilee and seeks to help producers from the Palestinian Occupied Territories.

It is a women led organization and strives for social change. The company combines commercial activity with community work, thus, enhancing Arab women's empowerment while developing the olive sector.

VALUES

◊Land preservation

◊Environmental concerns

◊Fair Trade principle

◊Cooperation between Arabs and Jews

◊Creating REAL economic opportunities

Sindyanna of Galilee specializes in the preparation and distribution of olive oil, its soap and other traditional food products and handicrafts of the local Arab community.
The purpose is to develop Arab agriculture, secure Arab lands from confiscation and gain a fair return for the farmers. All Sindyanna's products are of top quality, organic and salubrious. Care is taken to meet export commitments.

Sindyanna of Galilee sponsors a series promoting Palestinian art in Israel. Gift boxes of products available. http://www.sindyanna.com/postcards.html
Sindyanna of Galilee is a member of World Fair Trade Organization