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READERS' SERVICE
Who we are
Readers' Service is an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Worldwide Ministries Division working in partnership with Stony Point Center
in Stony Point, New York.
What we do
Since 1947, the mission of Readers̓ Service has been to supply books
to workers and institutions in countries where books are in short supply and
funds are quite limited. Our books come as donations and are sent at minimal
cost, a packaging fee and postage reimbursement. Recipients choose books
from our list of holdings and add them to theft collections.
Whom we serve
All mission workers and institutions of the Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.) and its partner churches in approximately eighty countries are
eligible.
How you can help
Individuals and churches in the
United States can support this mission service in several ways:
• Monetary gifts to help with
operating expenses.
• Sponsoring a mission worker or institution
by agreeing to cover (he cost of their orders— especially if
you already have close ties to mi overseas mission or church.
• Donating recently published books
in good condition which would interest readers in other countries.
Guidelines are available.
Contact us
Readers' Service
5 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Telephone: 845-786-5491 Fax: 845-786-5919
E-mail:
readersservice5@aol.com
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offers these suggestions to people who want to help by contributing books:
The Readers' Service staff appreciates your willingness to
participate in our mission, providing books to persons who otherwise do not
have ready access to reading materials. Given our focus, restricted storage
space, and minimal personnel, it is necessary that we place limits on the
donations we accept.
Presbyterian Church (USA) resources are squandered, and
valuable staff tine is expended when we must sort materials not suited to
the needs of our overseas constituents and destined for the recycling
center. PLEASE SORT YOUR BOOKS!!!
We accept books in all subject areas that meet the
following criteria.
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Books must be clean and in good condition:
covers firmly intact, no torn or missing pages, paper not brown &
brittle, no mold or dampness |
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Text must not be excessively underlined or highlighted
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Publication dates should be 1980 or later
(exception: classical works) Works of fiction should be 1995 or
later (exception: classical works) |
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Our holdings contain more Bibles and hymnals than our
subscribers request; weare not currently accepting these items. |
We do not have requests for, therefore do not accept, the
following:
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Encyclopedias |
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Magazines or journals |
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Church school curricula |
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Reader's Digest condensed books |
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Textbooks |
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Videos, cassette tapes, or any other non-printed
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Materials not suitable for distribution through Readers'
Service may be welcomed by other organizations. e.g., literacy programs,
prisons, child and adult day care centers.
Thank you again for your support of Readers' Service and your cooperation in
our mission.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Readers' Service
Hours: Tues.-Sat.
9:00 AM-noon, 1:00 PM-5:00
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Bookkeeper:
Susan Robertson
9650 Clover Circle
Eden Prairie, MN 55347 |
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An index of
our reports
from
BECOMING NEIGHBORS:
An Invitation
to Global Discipleship
A Witherspoon conference
on global mission and justice
September 16 - 19, 2007
Louisville, Kentucky |
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Check out our report from the
Conference
on
Terror, Torture,
and Security |
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