Missions & Outreach
Mission Statement
We feel strongly led to take an active role in assisting those in need in our community by supporting local organizations with our gifts of money and time. Our support includes efforts to address hunger, housing, health care, education and employment needs. Our financial support is frequently linked with the voluntary and professional services of our members.
Ministering to the Local Community
Hunger
Chester County Food Bank
Great Valley Food Cupboard
Paper Mill Food Hub
Philabundance
The Greenhouse Project
Housing
Broad Street Ministries
Gemma Services
Habitat for Humanity
Hayes Manor
Health
Phoenixville Free Clinic
Gemma Services
YoungLives
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
Education
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Employment
Baker Industries
OTHER
Great Valley Food Cupboard
Activities include: collect books, games and toys to distribute to children; Pack shopping bags of food for local families including refugees living in the area; Grow and donate vegetables in the St. John’s vegetable garden; Purchase and assemble backpacks for youth with Gemma Services.
Ministering to the Worldwide Community
We strive to share the blessings God has given us with our brothers and sisters around the world. These are some of the international organizations we support:
Church World Service: We have an annual service project to support the CWS national and global community by packing hygiene kits that include essential items including a toothbrush, hand towel and washcloth, nail clippers, comb and soap.
La Estacion Community Center / Wellspring Karitas Foundation: Supports multiple programs including the Community Dining Hall of Patios de la Estacion, Kindergarten “Maria Ines Corner” and the Community center located in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
PC (USA) Mission Co-Workers: Jed and Jenny Koball work in poverty and environmentally stricken areas of Peru
Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name / Hopital Sacre Coeur: Providing healthcare to the Haitian community and an educational center for all who administer healthcare in Minot, Haiti.
One Great Hour of Sharing: The national church program for emergency disaster relief, hunger and self-development of people.
Rise Against Hunger: A hunger relief organization that uses volunteers to package nutritious, dehydrated meals that are distributed where needed in the USA and worldwide.
Adopt a South African Pre-School (ASAP): ASAP funds Educational Toy Library Training Centers, so that vulnerable children gain the foundation for school success. Essential life skills form in safe, caring, and stimulating settings where children learn through play in South Africa.
