MAY MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
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Veterans Village
Mission: Our mission is to build a transitional community of thirty (30) tiny homes and a community center to house homeless veterans and create a community where veterans can reside, gather, and receive physical and mental health services and job training. LEARN MORE ABOUT VETERANS VILLAGE HERE Date: May 20th Time: Begins at 9AM Place: Veterans Village (1403 G Street, Brunswick, GA) Join SSPC Missions for a tour of the Veterans Village in Brunswick. The tour will be followed by an informative Q&A and progress update. SSPC volunteers will meet on worksite location for each event. Please contact Madelynne Risi with questions: [email protected] |
Global Mission Outreach
PCUSA Mission Co-Workers
St. Simons Presbyterian also seeks to share God's love with our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world by sending mission teams, commissioning individual church members, supporting PC(USA) mission co-workers, and supporting organizations that spread God's love, grace, and generosity abroad. As a church, our mission has reached people and places in Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Our support focuses on ministries that provide clean water to developing nations, care to orphans, healthcare for AIDS affected children, access to education, creating sustainable incomes, and translating and sharing the gospel and grace of Jesus Christ.
Currently, the PCUSA Mission Co-Workers financially supported by St. Simons Presbyterian include:
What are "Mission Co-Workers"? Presbyterian missionaries are teachers, church planters, doctors, public health specialists, chaplains and human rights advocates serving in 71 countries. They teach theology, church history, Greek, Hebrew and English. They preach and evangelize. They organize and host mission teams from the United States. Presbyterian missionaries are generally called "mission co-workers" because they work in partnership with Christians and missionaries who are from the host nation.
St. Simons Presbyterian also seeks to share God's love with our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world by sending mission teams, commissioning individual church members, supporting PC(USA) mission co-workers, and supporting organizations that spread God's love, grace, and generosity abroad. As a church, our mission has reached people and places in Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Our support focuses on ministries that provide clean water to developing nations, care to orphans, healthcare for AIDS affected children, access to education, creating sustainable incomes, and translating and sharing the gospel and grace of Jesus Christ.
Currently, the PCUSA Mission Co-Workers financially supported by St. Simons Presbyterian include:
- Malawi: Jim and Jodi McGill, Frank and Nancy Dimmock
- Ethiopia: Michael & Rachel Weller
- Niger: Michael and Rachel Ludwig
- Brazil: Tim & Marta Carriker
- Bangladesh: Drs. Les and Cindy Morgan
- Taiwan: Rev. John McCall
What are "Mission Co-Workers"? Presbyterian missionaries are teachers, church planters, doctors, public health specialists, chaplains and human rights advocates serving in 71 countries. They teach theology, church history, Greek, Hebrew and English. They preach and evangelize. They organize and host mission teams from the United States. Presbyterian missionaries are generally called "mission co-workers" because they work in partnership with Christians and missionaries who are from the host nation.
Montaña de Luz Orphanage (Honduras)
Montaña de Luz (MDL) was begun in 2000 as a hospice for children with HIV/AIDS in Honduras whose parents had died or had become too ill to care for them. Located an hour and half to the East of Tegucigalpa on top of a mountain overlooking a valley of small towns and sugar cane fields the mountain of light is a refuge for children who desperately need the specialized care, nurturance, healing and love provided to them in this refuge from a world where AIDS is stigmatizing. The children range in age from preschool to young adulthood. MDL is a faith based organization creating a loving home for children in Honduras who are affected by HIV/AIDS. They provide children comprehensive care, including education, medical care, and emotional and spiritual support. As the children grow toward adulthood, they strive to prepare them for life beyond Montaña de Luz. St. Simons Presbyterian has supported MDL for over a decade both financially and by sending mission teams. You can learn more on the Montaña de Luz Web site.
Montaña de Luz (MDL) was begun in 2000 as a hospice for children with HIV/AIDS in Honduras whose parents had died or had become too ill to care for them. Located an hour and half to the East of Tegucigalpa on top of a mountain overlooking a valley of small towns and sugar cane fields the mountain of light is a refuge for children who desperately need the specialized care, nurturance, healing and love provided to them in this refuge from a world where AIDS is stigmatizing. The children range in age from preschool to young adulthood. MDL is a faith based organization creating a loving home for children in Honduras who are affected by HIV/AIDS. They provide children comprehensive care, including education, medical care, and emotional and spiritual support. As the children grow toward adulthood, they strive to prepare them for life beyond Montaña de Luz. St. Simons Presbyterian has supported MDL for over a decade both financially and by sending mission teams. You can learn more on the Montaña de Luz Web site.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the One Great Hour of Sharing, and its program work is additionally funded through designated gifts.Presbyterian Disaster Assistance focuses on the long term recovery of disaster impacted communities and provides training and disaster preparedness for presbyteries and synods. You can learn more on the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Web site.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the One Great Hour of Sharing, and its program work is additionally funded through designated gifts.Presbyterian Disaster Assistance focuses on the long term recovery of disaster impacted communities and provides training and disaster preparedness for presbyteries and synods. You can learn more on the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Web site.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LOCAL MISSION OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Day of Service
The "Day of Service" is a biannual event (usually fall and spring) that sends church members and friends out in teams to serve at mission sites throughout Glynn County. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this popular event. Work projects at each worksite, but the type of work we typically do includes painting, light construction, cleaning/organizing, preparing and serving food, and gardening/landscaping.. We have served Habitat for Humanity, Coastal Coalition for Children, Safe Harbor, assisting home bound church members, and more.
The "Day of Service" is a biannual event (usually fall and spring) that sends church members and friends out in teams to serve at mission sites throughout Glynn County. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this popular event. Work projects at each worksite, but the type of work we typically do includes painting, light construction, cleaning/organizing, preparing and serving food, and gardening/landscaping.. We have served Habitat for Humanity, Coastal Coalition for Children, Safe Harbor, assisting home bound church members, and more.
Manna House
Manna House (1408 G Street) is a soup kitchen located in Brunswick that is supported by volunteers, who serve thousands of free meals per month. St. Simons Presbyterian members have committed themselves to serving at Manna House on the first Monday of every month from 9:30AM to 1PM. Everyone is invited to join us in this fun and meaningful area of service.
Manna House (1408 G Street) is a soup kitchen located in Brunswick that is supported by volunteers, who serve thousands of free meals per month. St. Simons Presbyterian members have committed themselves to serving at Manna House on the first Monday of every month from 9:30AM to 1PM. Everyone is invited to join us in this fun and meaningful area of service.
Positive Adult Leadership (PAL) Mentoring
Since 1999, the PAL Mentoring Program has been sending St. Simons Presbyterian Church members to Altama and Goodyear elementary schools to mentor students. PAL mentor typically read with a child in the library but also help them with their homework, work on math skills or just visit and be a friend. Mentoring a child in need is truly doing the work of God's kingdom in our community. As Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Since 1999, the PAL Mentoring Program has been sending St. Simons Presbyterian Church members to Altama and Goodyear elementary schools to mentor students. PAL mentor typically read with a child in the library but also help them with their homework, work on math skills or just visit and be a friend. Mentoring a child in need is truly doing the work of God's kingdom in our community. As Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
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Hunger Action Team
The Hunger Action Team was created in 2006 to provide healthy snacks and family food boxes for emergencies to respond directly to hunger facing school age children in our community. We began working through the counselors at a few grammar schools. As the food needs have grown, we have extended our support to the 10 grammar schools and 4 middle schools in our county and now also provide 120 family food boxes to help families through the Thanksgiving and spring school breaks. This is funded by our yearly budget and some individual donations. Hunger Action Team Mission Statement
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Angel Tree
Angel Tree is an annual ministry that happens each November/December to provide gifts to children in Glynn County who would otherwise not have presents during the Christmas season. A team of church members work with guidance counselors and teachers at select schools to identify students who would benefit from participating in the Angel Tree. Many times these families are homeless, have had house fires or other tragedies or the children reside in foster homes. Gifts are gathered, sorted, wrapped, stored and delivered to the families before schools let out for Christmas break. Many times a late night trip to Walmart is necessary to make sure no child is left out.
Angel Tree is an annual ministry that happens each November/December to provide gifts to children in Glynn County who would otherwise not have presents during the Christmas season. A team of church members work with guidance counselors and teachers at select schools to identify students who would benefit from participating in the Angel Tree. Many times these families are homeless, have had house fires or other tragedies or the children reside in foster homes. Gifts are gathered, sorted, wrapped, stored and delivered to the families before schools let out for Christmas break. Many times a late night trip to Walmart is necessary to make sure no child is left out.
Serving the Homeless through Salvation Army
This ministry was born through a growing need for addressing homelessness in our local community.
On the 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month, volunteers will work together in the SSPC kitchen to cook and box a total of 75 meals. These meals will be delivered to the Salvation Army shelter in downtown Brunswick and served to those in need.
This is a recurring event. ALL ARE WELCOME!
This ministry was born through a growing need for addressing homelessness in our local community.
On the 2nd and 3rd Monday of each month, volunteers will work together in the SSPC kitchen to cook and box a total of 75 meals. These meals will be delivered to the Salvation Army shelter in downtown Brunswick and served to those in need.
This is a recurring event. ALL ARE WELCOME!
- When: 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month
- Time: 3:30PM
- Where: SSPC Kitchen
Birthday Ministry
Help us make a difference in someone's life on their special day! Our Birthday Ministry provides personalized cakes and homemade cards to residents of Safe Harbor!
Signup opportunities are updated monthly, based on the current residents so there's always a chance to get involved and spread some joy. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Madelynne Risi. Join us in making birthdays a little sweeter for those who need it most.
Cakes can be purchased through a local bakery and should feed 20-30 people. Publix has generously offered to provide at discount for cakes ordered through them.
If you're interested in participating, please contact Madelynne Risi at [email protected] or (912) 266-2220.
Help us make a difference in someone's life on their special day! Our Birthday Ministry provides personalized cakes and homemade cards to residents of Safe Harbor!
Signup opportunities are updated monthly, based on the current residents so there's always a chance to get involved and spread some joy. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Madelynne Risi. Join us in making birthdays a little sweeter for those who need it most.
Cakes can be purchased through a local bakery and should feed 20-30 people. Publix has generously offered to provide at discount for cakes ordered through them.
If you're interested in participating, please contact Madelynne Risi at [email protected] or (912) 266-2220.
Grace and gratitude guide the life and work of St. Simons Presbyterian. As people who receive God's undeserved grace in every aspect of life, we seek to live lives that say "thank you" by sharing God's love through tangible acts of service to our neighbors. The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead (James 2:17), and so we strive to join God in spreading Christian love in our community.
St. Simons Presbyterian is actively engaged in our community and world through a variety of mission opportunities:
We invite you to join us as we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ in Glynn County and southeast Georgia! |
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