First Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, NC, Local Missions

Announcements

Officer Nominations
The officer nominating committee solicits recommendations from members of the congregation for the office of elder, deacon and members of next year's nominating committee. Persons holding office should be a member for at least a year, a person who endorses our church vision and direction, demonstrates involvement and is a financial supporter of record. Nomination forms are available at the info centers and the front desk receptionist. An online form is available here. Return forms to the church marked to the attention of the nominating committee by the deadline date of June 23, 2008.
Elders Griff Shuler and Larry Nycum, Co-Chairs

Help at First Presbyterian
If you enjoy interacting with visitors, volunteer as an info center host on Sunday mornings. We are looking for a couple people to offer one Sunday a month working before and after the 9:30 sevice. If you are interested in trying this out, contact Linda at 723-1621.

Available during the weekday? We need a couple people willing to cover lunch for our receptionist, Ronda, for an hour during the day. Contact Linda for details, 723-1621.

Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries
Would you like to tutor an adult in reading, writing, and math skills? Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries needs volunteers to work with male inmates at the Forsyth Correctional Center. Many of these men are working towards a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Contact Jone Reid at 759-0063, x37, or jone@forsythjpm.org.

El Buen Pastor After School Tutoring
4:00-5:00, Monday - Thursday. Tutors and homework helpers are needed to work with Hispanic students. Spanish not required! To volunteer or find out more contact Mary Bolton, 922-2323 or marysbolton@alltel.net. Map to El Buen Pastor

Mission's Calendar

Local Missions

First Presbyterian has a long history of supporting local missions with both dollars and volunteers. The list below is of missions we are currently supporting.

Associates For Christian Counseling [Link to page]
Provides Christian counseling for personal and family issues, i.e. depression, grief, divorce, etc.

Crisis Control Ministry [Link to page]
Responds with financial assistance to residents of Forsyth County who are in serious financial crisis in the areas of food, clothing, rent, fuel, medications, utilities, etc.

El Buen Pastor Latino Community Services
Ministers to and with Hispanic families in the Old Town area. Mary Bolton, a member of FPC, is the Director, working in partnership with Rosa Miranda, Pastor of El Buen Pastor Church. Volunteers are needed to tutor children, help immigrant families adapt to life in our city, plan special events, help with administrative and creative projects, lead crafts with the women, etc.
Volunteer Contact: Mary Bolton
Telephone: 924.0401
Email: mary.LCS@windstream.net

Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry [Link to page]
Outreach to prisoners. Seeks to lead prisoners into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, to create an atmosphere necessary for reconciliation, a fresh beginning, and an end to the cycle of crime. Offers Bible studies, musical services, and counseling for inmates, families, and staff.

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County [Link to page]
Building affordable housing as a witness to Christ.

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship [Link to page]
Mission to college students in NC and SC. Establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. Joe Moore, a member of First Presbyterian, is Regional Director.

Meals-On-Wheels [Link to page]
Delivers a hot noonday meal to homebound older adults on weekdays.

Operation Christmas Child [Link to page]
A unique project of Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse, Christmas Child delivers shoeboxes filled with gifts to hurting children around the world while also telling them about God's greatest gift - His Son, Jesus Christ.

Prodigals Community [Link to page]
Offers spiritual growth, vocational training, and education as well as Christian substance abuse recovery.

Samaritan Ministries [Link to page]
An interdenominational homeless Christian ministry started by First Presbyterian Church. Provides hope and healing by sharing food, shelter, and companionship with the hungry and homeless through Christian love and service. Provides nightly shelter for homeless men and Soup Kitchen serving lunch and supper each day. First Presbyterian Church provides volunteers during the month of December for overnight stay and preparation of two meals.

Young Life of Forsyth County [Link to page]
Middle and high school youth outreach program. A relational ministry sharing the love of Jesus as well as the caring and love of trusting relationships. Lynn Barclay, a member of First Presbyterian, is Regional Director.

For further information or to become involved, please email or call Jeff White at 723-1621, Ext 235.

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