Labels and Box Tops for Kemmerer

Labels and Box Tops for Kemmerer-A First Presbyterian World Mission

Support First Church Mission-Kemmerer Village by collecting labels and boxtop logos from many food products. Bring these to Westminster Hall and leave in the box. Presbyterian Women will trim the labels as needed and send to Kemmerer Village to help purchase a variety of art, sports and equestrian supplies for our students there.

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One In Christ

Varadero, Cuba  November 9, 2012

Guests and hosts pose for composite photo at the Presbyterian Center For Social Services and Education in Varadero, Cuba.

The sanctuary at The Presbyterian Church Luyanó in Havana.

Intercessory Knitting Groups share ideas.

Havana, Cuba November 11, 2012

Pastors Daniel Izquierdo and Rick Snyder celebrate finalization of partnership agreement.

Young people after Sunday worship.

Sandy: Your Church Is There

Sandy Takes Toll In Central Cuba

                                    Hurricane Sandy

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) continues to monitor Hurricane Sandy. Last week, PDA reached out to all mid-councils in the projected path of the storm to encourage them to be prepared, and to let them know that PDA is available for an immediate response upon request. The impact and needs will become more clear once the storm makes landfall on the U.S. East coast.

PDA has called members of the National Response Team (NRT) so they may be of service where

Egyptian Presbyterians Request Prayer

Students at Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo

Presbyterian pastors and mission co-workers addressed the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening. The Presbyterian Church in Egypt has about 500,000 members. The Synod of the Nile operates the Evangelical Theological Seminary. The church in Egypt requests prayer and solidarity.

New co-workers will prioritize the work of bringing Egyptian Presbyterians and American Presbyterians together to more fully share their lives in Christ.

Theological Education

There are ten Presbyterian seminaries nationwide, plus two that are closely affiliated. As Presbyterians, we place a high value on an educated clergy. It is a hallmark of our denomination — indeed, a source of pride. To continue this tradition of excellence, we have entrusted 10 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminaries and two theological institutions related to the denomination by covenant agreement with the responsibility of educating and equipping persons of faith for pastoral leadership.

Currently 3100 students are enrolled in Presbyterian seminaries. One third of students are from underrepresented minorities.

Each Presbyterian congregation gives 1% of its budget to support seminaries but the cost is much higher.

First Presbyterian is committed to a well-educated clergy. The single largest gift from our World Mission Budget is to The Theological Education Fund. 

How We Make A Difference- Microfinance in Mexico

Carrillo Carvings Are Available in The Westminster Trade Cabinet

Opportunity Mexico was launched in 2004 to provide financial services for people suffering from unemployment and poverty. In Mexico 40% of the population lives in poverty. Microfinance helps address root causes of poverty.

Opportunity International

Our vision is a world in which all people have the opportunity to provide for their families and build a fulfilling life.

Our belief is that small-scale entrepreneurs can be big change agents in overcoming global poverty.

Our mission is to empower people to work their way out of chronic poverty, transforming their lives, their children’s futures and their communities.

Our method is to provide microfinance services, including lending, savings, insurance and transformational training, to people in need. To do this, we build and work through sustainable, local microfinance institutions.

Our motivation is to respond to Jesus Christ’s call to love and serve the poor.

Message From Congo

A basin full of bidia mounds taken to feed local prisoners.  Bidia Mounds
are a Congolese staple.

Dear First Presbyterian Champaign Family,

Greetings!  We hope you are well.  We appreciate your continued partnership in God’s work in Congo.  Thank you for your prayers and financial contributions.  We are thankful to know that you are standing with us and our Congolese brothers and sisters. 

We are approaching the end of our first three year term, and plan to start our second

Suffering Syria- Your Church is There

The humanitarian needs in Syria continue to grow. There are more than 1.5 million people displaced within Syria and in neighboring countries. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is supporting our mission partner, the National Evangelical (Presbyterian) Synod of Syria and Lebanon, and is working with our ecumenical partner, ACT (Action by Churches Together) Alliance, to help meet the needs of displaced families. What you can do: Stand in the GAP to help make a difference in the lives of the Syrian people who are seeking refuge. Give - Please give today. You can make an online donation here.

How we make a difference…..

Wycliffe Bible Translators

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 35: 37-38

7             Billion People In Our World

4.5          Billion Without Christ

1             Billion On The Edge of Starvation

350         Million Without Access to the Bible

68           Hundred Languages in The World and 2,000 + languages without any of the Bible

           

Wycliffe provides Christian resources  to our churches for children and adults, short and long term mission experiences for youth and adults in addition to its work  translating the Bible into additional languages around the world.

How we make a difference----

Camp Carew- A Christian Camp

for

Children and Young Adults

Presbyterian Church – The Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois

Little Grassy Lake From Camp Carew

The quiet of nature, the adventure of the wild, a closeness felt with new friends camping in the woods, the beauty of His creation, opening minds to His word, practicing His word each day. This is the Camp Carew Christian camp experience for children, youth and families.

We make a difference for many as we support our presbytery camp with our treasure, our service and our registration.

General Assembly Mission Council Now The Presbyterian Mission Agency

The General Assembly Mission Council which our church has supported through our world mission budget has been renamed the Presbyterian  Mission Agency.

World Mission Focus

Three Critical Global Issues

·                addressing the root causes of poverty, as they affect women and children

·                sharing the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ

·                being agents of reconciliation among cultures of violence.

New York Times- The Church in Cuba

Note From Congo: Bob and Kristi Rice

Dear FPC Champaign,

Greetings!  We hope you are well.  We appreciate your continued partnership in God’s work in Congo.  Thank you for your financial contributions and for your prayers.  We are thankful to know that you are standing with us and our Congolese brothers and sisters. 

We are now in our third year in Kananga, DRC. We just returned to Congo after five months of medical leave, and are grateful for your prayers and God’s faithfulness in enabling us to return to Congo. In the midst of a challenging environment, we are inspired by the faith and hope of our colleagues in the Presbyterian Church in Congo.  We feel privileged to serve alongside them in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.