October is designated each year by Southern Baptists as Cooperative Program Month.  It is a time to inform members and challenge them to personal mission commitment and prayer for the people and causes supported, as well as, the people ministered to through the Cooperative Program. You may wish to follow these suggestions:

+ Contact the Cooperative Program & Stewardship Office of the South Carolina Baptist Convention at (800)723-7242 in state or (803)765-0030 for a variety of FREE resources that may be used during this emphasis. Resources that are available are: 

>>> We>Me (foldout brochure)
>>>  ICOOPERATE Slider w/insert card
>>>  Cooperative Program 3-D Bookmark
>>> The Cooperative Program Where is it in the Bible? (bulletin insert)
>>> The Faces Behind Your Offering (bulletin insert)
>>> The History of the Cooperative Program (bulletin insert)
>>> Where in the World is the Cooperative Program? (bulletin insert)
>>>  Blessings (bulletin insert)
>>>  Giving To-Do (bulletin insert)
>>>  Linked Into Ministry (bulletin insert)
>>>  Simplicity
>>>  Cooperative Program & Me: Missions, Missionaries, Ministries - an activity book for children ages 6 & above.
>>>  Bulletin Covers
>>>  Missionary Moments Prayer Guide - Highlights 104 missionaries. An inspirational resource for a church service or a small group.
>>>  2010 SCBC Budget Brochure
>>> Answers about the Cooperative Program Series/set of 4
            * Biblical Foundation                      * Historical Development
            * Local Church Connection           * Kingdom Advance
+ Guest Speakers - Convention staff will be available to come and speak about the Cooperative Program upon your request by calling the Cooperative Program Office.

Thank you for being involved in Experiencing Kingdom Life through Cooperative Program ministries and missions.