Mission Opportunities at Christ Presbyterian Church
We are a mission-oriented church that seeks to respond to human needs in our local community and throughout the world. We believe that we are being faithful to God when we “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8). Our Mission Team is engaged in coordinating hands-on mission projects where our members get actively involved in helping others. We assist low-income members of our community by: supplying food banks with produce from our Community Garden; weatherizing homes in the fall; and distributing food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our active Sewing and Service Small Group donates their work to local organizations and one of our women's groups sends toiletries, books, and other supplies to our military service personnel overseas. Several of our members give of their time and talent to help local social service agencies. We have sent mission teams to Ottawa, Ohio; Bayou La Batre, Alabama; Pepechuca, Mexico; and Dariol, Haiti. We also provide financial resources to assist local community agencies and international mission projects.
2012 Mission Projects and Trips
Disaster Recovery Trip: Joplin, Missouri
April 29 - May 5, 2012
Over the last few years we have sent out teams to help people who are having to cope with the effects of hurricanes and floods. The work has primarily consisted of demolition, framing, drywalling and carpentry. We are sending another Mission Team out to Joplin, Missouri to help in their recovery from a tornado. We will leave on Sunday, April 29 and return on Saturday, May 5. For further information, please contact Bob Burnett or Rev. Thomas Schwartz.
Mexico Mission
August 2 - August 7, 2012
We have sent two mission teams to Mexico tow ork with Dios es Amor Presbyterian Church in Mexico City. We join with them as they caravan to a village community in the mountians of Mexico. They provide health care, clothing, construction support and children's programs. You are invited to join us on this year's trip. For further information, please contact Rachel Novakovic or Rev. Tom Schwartz.
the corner
It’s hard to make ends meet through the end of the month. Some people find themselves making a choice between feeding their family and paying their bills. On two Mondays each month, a warm and hearty meal will be served to all those who come to the corner at Sylvania and Talmadge (Christ Presbyterian Church). This caring ministry seeks to help those in our neighborhood and beyond. Meals will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The corner is easily accessible by bus route 39/39M at the Westfield Mall at Franklin Park or you can call TARTA at 419-243-RIDE (7433).
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the corner
Upcoming dates for meals |
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May 14 and 21 |
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June 18 and 25 |
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