The South Africa Mission Partnership Team has received an invitation from our partners in South Africa to send a team of youth and adults for a two-week mission activity at the church in the city of Knysna in 2008. Several adults are already planning to go, and the team is looking for young people who will be high school age interested in going on this mission trip. This will be an incredible opportunity for establishing and renewing our commitment to Christ and to serving in our world. If you are interested, or know anyone who would like more information, contact Bob Potter at bob@ejiconsulting.com or call (208) 888-3868.
For more than fifty years, Presbyterians have joined with Christians throughout the nation in supporting One Great Hour of Sharing responding to Christ's love for all people by joyfully sharing that love with people in need. The refugee and the stranger have found food and safe shelter; those stunned by the aftermath of disasters have found relief and help rebuilding; and communities seeking to take control of their future have found partners in development.
The Pentecost Offering is traditionally received on the day of Pentecost (May 27, 2007). It provides a direct way to meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults. Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to support ministry with children at risk in their communities.
The Peacemaking Offering is one of four special offerings designated by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The 192nd General Assembly (1980) of the former United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America called for an offering to be received to support peacemaking initiatives and peace education throughout the church.
A Presbyterian tradition for almost seventy years, the Christmas Joy Offering is one of the four special offerings designated by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to provide congregations direct ways of supporting specific causes that help those in need.