Handcrafted ScriptureWear touches lives around the world.

Christian Cottage Industries
1809 Snow Wind Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
919- 846-8842
Toll Free: 1-888-634-5386
Fax: 919-846-3764

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2000
Christian Cottage Industries
Contact: Shelley Graves
(919) 846-8842
e-mail: shelley@scripturewear.net

HANDCRAFTED SCRIPTUREWEAR TOUCHES LIVES AROUND THE WORLD

Raleigh, NC --- Compelled by her wish to work from home, and coupled with her strong faith in her Christianity, Shelley Graves discovered a ministry wherein she could promote the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world while contributing to her family income. Christian Cottage Industries has accomplished just that! Through her ability to employ the wives of students enrolled in a nearby seminary, Graves is able to produce each handcrafted piece of jewelry, known as ScriptureWear, that is shipped from her residence in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Each of Graves designs is based on scripture from the Holy Bible. The Lord inspires me for sure," states Graves. I always pray before I design and gather all the little pieces together and work with different combinations." Inspired by the famous childrens song, Jesus Loves The Little Children," Graves created one of her most imaginative pieces, which she calls, The Great Commission." With the words spinning around in her head, red and yellow, black, and white, they are precious in His sight," Graves realized that each tiny element of human likeness she was working with must be a different color in order to represent various races around the world. Graves admits that she is often inspired by the words delivered through the sermons of her pastor, as well.

Christian Cottage Industries is represented in each state by a Christian marketing firm that consistently lands Graves new contracts with retail stores across the nation. In addition, ScriptureWear pieces have been taken to China, Portugal, Russia, Argentina, and Kenya in an effort to spread the gospel to those who may not otherwise have an opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ. As a result," beams Graves, we have heard wonderful stories of how our jewelry has touched many lives."

Graves has realized much reward and satisfaction through her business as she establishes her niche across the nation for her creative and unique ScriptureWear pieces. She has been commissioned by various entities to create a specific piece of jewelry significant to a special event the church or organization is sponsoring. Graves views the positive feedback she continues to generate through her efforts as a sign that her ministry is truly blessed!

Each ScriptureWear piece is mounted on a card that contains the scripture verse and an explanation of each component that makes up that particular work of art. Our customers find this feature very desirable," shares Graves, especially if they intend to give the piece as a gift."

Christian Cottage Industries maintains a website located at http://www.scripturewear.net.
The website contains an online store wherein you can purchase pieces directly or request a brochure to be sent to you. In addition, you can browse through the list of retail stores that carry Graves unique ScriptureWear product line and pinpoint a location in your area. Christian Cottage Industries will participate in the Christian Booksellers    ociation annual trade show event in New Orleans, LA, in July 2000.

ScriptureWear pieces give our customers a way to share their faith when comments are made directly to them about the jewelry," says Graves. It is a perfect opportunity to talk to individuals about Jesus Christ without    entially offending them." The Christian Cottage Industries website contains a verse of scripture that adequately sums up the entire activity of the Graves family and their ScriptureWear business team . . . As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Through their strong faith and belief in Joshua 24:15, Graves and her entire family and staff come together in a common mission in His service.

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