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 issions On The Move
Out of the Cold
Events
Missions
Goals of Missions Ministry
Out of the Cold
Out of the Cold downtown ministry - we support Knox Church by sending desserts monthly, sending volunteers, and preparing the dinner twice in February and March 2007. Donations of winter coats, jeans, and gloves are needed, and can be delivered mornings to Knox, 53 Church St.
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Events
On the Road Again wih the Webber Family
Thursday May 17, 6 pm - 8 pm.
Western Dinner - chili, baked beans, and desserts
Presentation on Cariboo Presbyterian Church
in music, photos and stories,
by Rev. David Webber and family.
Free will offering for Cariboo Church | Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Saturday June 16, 1 pm - 4 pm
Elegant sandwiches, Sundaes or shortcake
with fresh strawberries.
Musical accompaniment.
The Works - $7.50, Sundae/shortcake - $3.50
Proceeds to Cariboo Presbyterian Church |
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Missions
Gifts that make a Real Difference! Consider donating to mission projects like those below to relieve poverty and suffering, and provide tools to create a better life.
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Local: Hospice Niagara(January-April)
Hospice is non-profit group providing compassionate service to the terminally ill and support to their caregivers and families. They offer in home visitors, support groups, palliative care information and referral, and a day program. The new Residence on Ontario St. will have 10 bedrooms, family gathering rooms and offices, and will open in June 2007. We plan to donate $12,000 to furnish a bedroom. Their website is www.hospiceniagara.ca.
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National: Cariboo Presbyterian Church (May-August)
This is a "house church mission" which covers 80,000 sq.km. in central British Columbia. There are 13 ministry points such as Lac La Hache and Nazko. Worship is in homes, a few churches, and on the Nazko Native Reserve. 4 ordained ministers drive long distances to serve about 300 people, many of whom live in isolated rural areas. Their website is: www.cariboopresbyterianchurch.bc.ca
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International: Canadian Foodgrains Bank (September-December)
is a non-profit organization, established in 1983, with 13 member agencies that are all Canadian church organizations, including the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Their aims are:
Reduce hunger and malnutrition
Support efforts of households and communities to grow or obtain food
Advocate for policies that will reduce and eliminate hunger worldwide
Donations are often matched 4:1 by CIDA, the Canadian International Development Assoc. The Foodgrains Bank sends aid to countries experiencing drought, natural disaster, civil conflict etc. Some countries currently receiving aid are Sudan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and North Korea. Though our goal for donations was $3000, in 2006 we donated $5500.
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Presbyterian Sharing
our national church supports aid and development programs in Canada and around the world. Contact: 1-800-619-7301 or www.presbyterian.ca
Presbyterian World Service and
Development (P.W.S. & D)
as a member of ACT-Caritas church relief agency, helps provide shelter, water, sanitation, food and health care in refugee camps in Darfur, Sudan. They also support Training of Trainers in Kenya to educate about HIV-AIDS and offer care."
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Anyone can make donations to any of the above projects by sending them to St. Giles Church, marked for the specific project. Income tax receipts will be issued at year's end. One-hundred percent (100%) of your donation goes to the designated project.
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Goals of Missions Ministry
Educate about how the Presbyterian church in Canada serves others in the world
Promote financial support and volunteers for activities that serve others in need.
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For more information on our Missions Ministry, contact
the convenor George
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