Church Army launches Give the Gift of Time for mission catalogue

21 September 2006

If you're looking for a gift with a difference, Church Army says it has the answer. Church Army now gives you the opportunity to give the ' ' for mission this Christmas or for a birthday, confirmation, baptism or wedding gift.

The recently launched Gift of Time initiative will not only put a smile on your loved one's face, but can help someone else in the process. The aim of the campaign is to give a gift of time so Church Army evangelists can be with people in need, at all stages and ages of life who have never heard the good news.

A recent survey on faith revealed that home mission is valued by 76% of Christians yet 47% often feel ill-equipped to share their faith. Church Army's Chief Executive Mark Russell comments, "We need to show people Jesus' love in practical ways- it is easy to talk about it and go to church on Sunday- our work is about getting off our pews and getting our hands dirty for mission."

This work takes prayer, spiritual development, training, resources and most of all time. Time is a gift that no one will return and everyone wants more of. So if you find it difficult to share your faith, have no time or simply want to give a gift with a difference, then why not help support the time of those who work in full-time Christian service for the sake of the gospel.

Visit the ' ' homepage and simply choose from the selections here. Church Army will send you a card with details of your gift of time for you to personally sign and give to your friends and loved ones. Church Army will also let the evangelist know that you care enough about their ministry to give this precious gift of time.

Your money will go directly to meeting the costs of supporting each evangelist or project. So please make enough time to give the gift of time and support those who make time for the gospel.

 to download the Give of Time order form.