Well melt down the saints and put them into circulation' Oliver Cromwell

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Well melt down the saints and put theminto
circulation. Oliver
Cromwell
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Operation Inasmuch works because . . .
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Operation Inasmuch works because . . .

• It is a focused, one-day event
• It is local
• It is hands-on
• The methodology is in place
• The cost is affordable
• It offers something for everyone
• It facilitates brotherhood

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Operation Inasmuch impacts a church by. . .
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Operation Inasmuch impacts a church by. . .

• mobilizing large numbers of people
• energizing a congregation
• building fellowship
• broadening a congregations understanding of
  missions
• enhancing involvement in other mission causes
• authenticating a Christian witness
• giving laypersons prominence in ministry

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A civilization flourishes when people plant
trees under which they will never sit.
Greek proverb
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Operation Inasmuch transforms individuals by

• fortifying ones faith
• raising awareness of local needs
• affirming non-traditional skills for ministry

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Operation Inasmuch impacts a community by. . .

• helping other community agencies
• enhancing the churchs image in the community
• building fellowship with other churches
• healing broken neighborhoods

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How to do Operation Inasmuch

• Get leadership in place
• Set the date
• Identify projects
• Enlist project leaders
• Communicate the opportunity
• Refine projects and recruit volunteers
• Commission volunteers and celebrate

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Criteria for projects

• Can it be done in one day?
• Do we have the people/skills to do the work?
• Does it appeal to enough people?
• Does it respond to human hurts and hopes?
• Are there enough projects to involve 50-75
  percent of our active members?
• Do we have the resources to get the job done?

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Timeline
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Timeline

• 16 WEEKS
• Adopt Operation Inasmuch
• Get Leadership in place
• Coordinator
• Planning Team

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Timeline

• 14 WEEKS
• Set the date
• Identify cooperating agencies

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Timeline

• 12 WEEKS
• Brainstorm possible projects
• Evaluate ideas according to criteria

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Timeline

• 10 WEEKS
• Develop strategy for communications
• Recruit project team leaders
• Continue evaluating projects
• Begin creating awareness in congregation

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Timeline

• 6 WEEKS
• Launch sign-up process
• Continue to evaluate projects

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Timeline

• 2 WEEKS
• Polish details on projects
• Arrange for materials on all projects
• Order food for lunches
• Prepare press release (if desired)
• Arrange for photography

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Timeline

• 1 WEEK
• Complete sign-up process
• Assign all volunteers to projects
• Communicate details to project team leaders

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0 WEEKOperation Inasmuch Happens!
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Timeline

• 2 WEEKS
• Evaluate the experience
• Set the date for the next Operation Inasmuch

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Remember that when you leave this earth, you can
take with you nothing that you have
received--only what you have given a full
heart, enriched by honest service, love,
sacrifice, and courage. St. Francis of Assisi
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• For questions and sharing of experiences on your
  Operation Inasmuch, contact us at
• www.operationinasmuch.com