We want to reach as many people as possible in our local area, but often it seems difficult to find the best means to suit our limited resources. It would be prohibitively expensive to use a bill board in the middle of town, and distributing leaflets only reaches those who are passing by while we are there. I noticed that there are quite a few empty shops in the main street, recent closures due to the downturn in the economy. It seemed to me that it would be worthwhile contacting some of the agents trying to lease the properties and try to negotiate some free or very cheap advertising in one of the windows.
What we are planning is to design two or three full colour roller banners, 2m x 0.85m. We have seen a great deal for buying 2 banners at once - just £75 ex vat. They come with full colour printing across the whole surface and a stand for each banner. I shall be trying to find the time to create two designs, and will post them here for the comments of interested supporters. Once I have the designs I will start approaching the property agents to see what can be negotiated.
The advantage of this approach, we hope, is that many more people will see information about our Orthodox Church and our Orthodox Faith. Indeed they will constantly be reminded as they walk up and down the main shopping street. If this small project is successful then we will consider rolling it out to other shopping centres in our immediate area.
As ever, your prayers and support are essential.
UPDATE: I am considering one banner describing our local Orthodox Church - who we are, where we are, when we meet, contact details etc. And the other banner describing some aspects of our Orthodox Faith - what is Orthodoxy?
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