As the body of Christ, First Presbyterian Church’s mission programs seek to reach out to the community and to the world to care
for those in need.
The Deacons’ Mission Connection facilitates the congregation’s ability to witness to and carry out the compassionate love of Christ by
sharing time, talent, and resources with people beyond the local community. Mission Connection coordinates trips to Guatemala and supports the host
organization throughout the year.
Equally important are national mission trips which develop long-term
relationships with communities in the United States, i.e. trips to
hurricane-damaged Mississippi towns, flood-devastated Iowa towns, and the
Lakota Native American Reservation in South Dakota. Visit the Re-Member website to learn more about the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
Mission
Seeing people with new eyes
Touching the world with new hearts
Building community with new commitments
Engaging lives in ways that change our own.
Giveaway for the Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
The Lakota people, whom we visit and work with on the Pine Ridge Reservation,
are in need of basic things for living. One of the largest needs they have is for their youngest family members:
diapers, sizes newborn-5, and wipes. Diapers are extremely expensive on the
Reservation, so we can help by giving a gift of this basic necessity for
families. Can you donate a package of diapers and/or wipes for these little children? Please bring all donations to the
Deacons’ Corner in Fellowship Hall on Sundays or Von Maur Hall during the week. Contact Pastor Pamela with any questions.
Deacons’ Corner in Fellowship Hall on Sundays or Von Maur Hall during the week. Contact Pastor Pamela with any questions.
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With the congregation’s support, dedication, love, and many volunteer hours, the Deacons have been able to minister to our brothers and sisters in need through local, national, and global projects. The Deacons thank you from the bottom of their collective hearts! To celebrate, the congregation is invited to the Annual All Church Deacons’ Picnic on Sunday, June 9, at 11:00 am, following the Celebration worship service at 10:00 am. All the food will be provided (hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, baked beans, salads, chips, beverages and desserts). There is no cost to you! If you wish to contribute, please bring two non-perishable food items for the Sacred Heart Food Pantry so that “they may eat just as we eat.” There will be games for the kids and plenty of fellowship for the adults. Please join your church friends for food, fellowship, and fun at the Annual All Church Deacons’ Picnic, June 9 at 11:00 am (north parking lot/Fellowship Hall in case of rain).
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