"For I was hungry and you gave me
food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was
naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me and I was in prison and you came
to me, ….
Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the
least of these my brethren, you did it to me."
Matthew 25:35-40
It is our mission to raise awareness and provide opportunities for mission work and
service through our congregation to those less fortunate in health, in welfare, and in
faith. Our congregation gives generously of our time, talent and monetary support to many
local and world-wide missions. We are actively involved with other churches in the area
responding to the concerns of homelessness, hunger and other needs through the following:
Open Door, a local food bank for area residents
Sanctuary Program A local mission that
prepares and serves breakfast and lunch for day laborers and working poor from
various locations.
Annual Crop Walk
- Provides funds Locally, Nationally, Globally to alleviate the problem of
hunger.
Pictures from
Crop Walk
2006
Howell Food Bank -
Another food bank for area residents.
(supported by FPC Deacons)
Interfaith Hospitality Network
- 4 or 5 times a year we host
homeless families. 50 volunteers assist with this mission each time.
Birthright
-
Assists pregnant mothers and new mothers with
infants.
Diapers Only Drive
All of April
Visiting the elderly in local retirement homes in spreading
ministry work
Our congregation also provides support through special offerings:
One Great Hour of Sharing
-offering goes to support the Presbyterian
World Mission program.
Christmas Joy Offering supports education of minority young people and
provides necessary assistance to retired ministers and church workers.
Pentecost Offering provides funds for ministry with children and
youth.
