WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
We are a Matthew 25 church!
This initiative of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is a response to God's call to be actively engaged in our world and to see our neighbors through Jesus' eyes.
The Matthew 25 vision
has three priorities:
+Build congregational vitality
+Dismantle structural racism
+Eradicate systemic poverty
MISSION NEWS
JANUARY MISSION COLLECTION
WPC Presbyterian Women is sponsoring a collection for Generous Hands, Inc., to fill "Power Packs" which are distributed to hungry children in Vicksburg and surrounding areas.
"Wish List" of items needed:
Granola Bars
packets of Peanuts, Trail Mix, Pretzels or Fish Crackers
Microwave Popcorn
Packets of microwave oatmeal
Fruit Cups and Applesauce Cups
Please put donations in the basket in the narthex .
Monetary donations may be given to Barb Daniels.
We participate in the
Presbyterian Church(USA)
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Our next special offering is the
One Great Hour of Sharing
GETTING INVOLVED
Opportunities include
Delivering Meals on Wheels
Serving at Ministry with Community
Service Sundays
Kalamazoo Valley CROP Walk
Angel Tree
Harvest Sunday
Presbyterian Women projects
Fair Trade Sales
Volunteering at Ministry with Community has been suspended temporarily.
ADVOCACY & JUSTICE
We believe God calls us to work and advocate
for a more just and peaceful world.
LOCAL MISSION
We support local ministries of compassion and outreach
with funds, time and other donations.
The WESTMINSTER PEACE PRIZE
The Westminster Peace Prize recognizes an individual or group whose efforts have made an important contribution to peace and reconciliation in our community or world. This award is presented each October, and is funded by our congregational portion (25%) of the annual Peace and Global Witness Offering
The 2022 recipient of the Westminster Peace Prize was Housing Resources, Inc. HRI is provides vital leadership in the Kalamazoo county community to address housing needs, housing insecurity, and homelessness. HRI helps people to find and keep safe, affordable, permanent housing; locates emergency housing for those who are homeless; and assists with other housing-related needs. The work of HRI helps to break down barriers in our community that keep people from finding homes and make it difficult for them to enjoy peace, safety, and and stability within our community.
PRESBYTERIAN MISSION
We are proud to be Presbyterians and to support the mission of the whole church through:
+ Praying regularly for the work of the church around the world, with intercessions from the
Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study included in our prayers each week
+ Participation in the four seasonal special offerings of the Presbyterian Church
+ Our financial commitments to the General Mission Funds of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
