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.