"Three Cures for One Kingdom," is dedicated to stamping out HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, diseases which are major contributors to the creation and perpetuation of worldwide poverty.
The 3-for-1 Project is a three-part commitment. Churches pledge that over the next three years they will:
- Give $1 per member for the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund
- Purchase 1 net per every 10 members for "Nothing But Nets." (Nets cost $10 each)
- Give $1 per member for the fight against Tuberculosis (through the World Health Organization’s Stop TB)
- Make 3-for-1 a part of a special Lenten orAdvent offerings.
- Ask children to bring an extra dollar each day ofVacation Bible School.
- Ask each person to leave $1 on the chancelrail as they take communion on or around World AIDS Day (December 1st).
- Hold a basketball shootout or 3 on 3 contest. Challenge different small groups in thechurch to compete against one another.
How to become a 3-for-1 Church
- Complete theregistration form and return it to Rev. DavidFreeman, david@fumcwired.com
- Begin to educate yourcongregation about the diseases of poverty (Malaria, Tuberculosis, andHIV/AIDS)
- Raise your funds
- Send your financial contributions to the Conference Treasurer's office, P.O. Box 2941, Little Rock, AR 72203-2941 Be sureto write on the memo line of the check that it is for the 3-for-1Project. Funds will be divided equally (unless otherwise directed by the church) between the Global AIDS Fund, Nothing But Nets and the World Health Organization's Stop TB Fund.
- Each time funds are submitted to the Treasurer’s office, notify David Freeman of the amount (david@fumcwired.com). He will trackyour yearly contributions.
- Share ideas. Let other 3-for-1 churches know of creativeways of raising awareness and money. Join the 3-for-1 Project group onFacebook. Post about your efforts and successes.
