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They may already have a rack that they will let you use, or they may require that you
provide one. If you provide the rack, they may wish to approve of it (to ensure it does
not clash with their other furnishings, for example).
Then you will be ready to stock the rack with literature. Record a complete inventory
when you do this. Return weekly (at a minimum) and take inventory and to restock.
The reason for tracking which publications are the most popular is so that you may
provide more of them. You are there to meet the people's needs!
Be sure to speak with the proprietors and thank them every time.
b. Do a project of house-to-house or mail distribution of literature in your
community for ten hours. Include in the literature a response card for additional
literature, Bible studies, and/or a Bible correspondence course.
➢ The Review and Herald offers several editions of Ellen G. White's Steps to Christ
at a price that facilitates large purchases (under $1.00 per copy). This book is
available with a number of covers, and you should select one that you think will
have the best effect in the community in which you intend to distribute it.
Determine how many copies you will need, then raise the funds to purchase the
books.
➢ You may use other literature other than Steps to Christ as well, but this book has a
proven track record. The next thing you must decide is whether you will distribute
the literature door-to-door or via a mass mailing.
➢ Door-to-door is by far the cheaper option. You will probably not get the literature
into as many homes as with mailing because each home must be visited, and some
people will refuse to take the literature.
➢ However, those who do take it will have the opportunity to meet you and evaluate
your character. For the receptive soul, this can make all the difference.
➢ For mass mailing, contact your local post office for instructions. They will tell you
their requirements and even provide you with information necessary to send a
mailing out to every address in a given zip code (including how many addresses
there are).
➢ If you choose to distribute the literature door-to-door, assemble the literature into
plastic bags which can be easily hung from a door knob.
➢ Do not hang the literature on any mailbox or put it inside one. Doing so is a
federal offence! Don't forget to include the response card so that if the literature
arouses an interest, the person will know how to get in touch with your church.
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Before setting out, rehearse what you will say.
To do:
Add a script here with some suggested words
➢ When you arrive, approach the house and knock on the door. Do not walk on the
grass unless there is no other option, and be mindful of flower beds. If no one
answers, place the literature where they will find it.
➢ This usually means you must select the door they are likely to use rather than the
"visitor" door that they may rarely open. If someone does answer, you will have
already practiced what to say. Be polite, even if the person is rude to you.
➢ If they tell you to leave, do so as politely as you can. Remember that you are an
ambassador for Christ! Maintain a cheerful attitude throughout your day, even if
you think no one is watching — they might be!.
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You will also need a list of judges and lawyers in your community. Lawyers will be
listed in the Yellow Pages or in the business section of your local phone book. Contact
your local courthouse to get a list of judges.
Once you know how many lawyers and judges are in your community, you will be
able to determine the cost of the subscriptions. Then set a goal to raise enough money
to cover them. Here are some ideas for fundraising:
• Car wash
• Yard Sale
• Bake Sale
• Recycle ink cartridges
• Rent a Pathfinder
- For more fundraising ideas, see the Pathfinder forums.
g. Make a project of sending literature and/or Bibles to the mission field. Part of
this project is collecting the literature and/or Bibles, determining where to send
the material and packaging and sending the material.
Before collecting any material, figure out where you are going to send it. Your local
conference office should be able to put you in touch with a missionary. Contact them
first, not only to get a shipping address, but also to ask what types of literature they
can and cannot use. Some countries limit the types of literature that can be imported,
so it is important to check before you send anything. You would not want all your
hard work to be wasted by having your literature destroyed at the border of the
country you are sending it to.
Once you have made contact with the missionaries and have a list of things they can
use, then begin assembling the literature.
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