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This Month's Mission Focus
Locally...
DEACONS’ BENEVOLENCE OFFERING AND MISSION FOCUS FOR MARCH
For the month of March, the Deacons have chosen to give cash donations and food donations to the Moscow Food Bank, the West Side Food Bank, and the food pantry at the Campus Christian Center. This follows FPC’s February Monthly Mission Project to give to food banks. Food insecurity is a big problem these days. The Food Stamp program SNAP has been reduced since the Covid emergency allotments ended in February, so needs are going to be greater. We will have three boxes in the hallway to the sanctuary, one for each food bank/pantry.
After talking to the West Side Food Bank, they suggested condiments, toilet paper, jelly, canned chicken, canned fruits, dish soap, and cooking staples such as flour, sugar, and cooking oil. For the college crowd, microwaveable cup foods – soups and macaroni and cheese are good. Good sources of protein such as peanut butter, canned chicken or tuna, hearty soups and chilis, canned kidney or other types of beans are also good choices for any of the food banks.
To donate cash to our local food banks, checks should be made out to First Presbyterian Church with "Deacon’s Benevolence" in the memo line. Offerings may be put in the offering plate, mailed to First Presbyterian Church, or given online using Tithe.ly .
Nationally / Internationally...
EARTHQUAKE RELIEF - PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
February 22 - April 9, 2023
For over 70 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world.
The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (PDA)
• Works alongside communities as they recover and find hope after the devastation of natural or human-caused disasters, and support for refugees
• Receives 32% of funds raised
PRESBYTERIAN HUNGER PROGRAM (PHP)
• Takes action to alleviate hunger, care for creation, and the systemic causes of poverty so all may be fed
• Receives 36% of funds raised
SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE (SDOP)
• Invests in communities responding to their experiences of oppression, poverty and injustice and educates Presbyterians about the impact of these issues
• Receives 32% of funds raised
Received during the season of Lent (February 22 – April 9), each gift to OGHS helps to improve the lives of people in these challenging situations. For more information visit the PC(USA) website. To donate, make your check out to First Presbyterian Church with OGHS in the Memo line. Offerings may be put in the offering plate, mailed to First Presbyterian Church, or given online using Tithe.ly .