solar under the sun a ministry of the synod of the sun presbyterian church usa we are a covenant...
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Solar Under the SunA Ministry of the Synod of the Sun
Presbyterian Church USA
We are a covenant people.
National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. 7 November 2007
• In hope sustained by the Holy Spirit, we pledge to be peacemakers in the world and stewards of God’s good creation, by working for:– Access for all to clear air and water
and healthy food, through wise care of land and technology.
– Sustainable use of Earth’s resources, promoting alternative energy sources and public transportation with binding covenants to reduce global warming and protect populations most affected.• In To Do Justice: a guide for progressive
Christians, p. 135www.solarunderthesun.org
Serving through Solar Power
Solar Under the Sun trains mission teams in creating working partnerships with people in other countries. Together, team members (called initiating partners) discern needs with local operating partners in other nations.
http://www.solarunderthesun.org/
Principles of Mission in Partnership
• Shared grace and thanksgiving
• Mutuality and interdependence
• Recognition and respect• Open dialogue and
transparency• Sharing of resources
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2
A Covenant Relationship
Micro Business
Building on Success in Haiti
– 20 water treatment plants pre-quake– 6 damaged, all repaired but one– Synod Under the Sun is converting them to solar
power
Surveying for a future system!
Our 3rd Solar poweredLiving Waters system
Our 4th system!Two Synods working together
Our 7th Solar Powered System
Supporting Solar Under the Sun
• Prayer• Donations• Solar School• Facebook Page (“Solar Under the Sun”)• Twitter• Website (www.solarunderthesun.org)– Please view the youtube videos available now.