Missions 
Pennies for Hunger
More Information here: www.pcusa.org/hunger/centsability.htm
On the fourth Sunday of every month, each member of the Congregation is encouraged to contribute a few cents for every meal they have had that month. This simple act is an expression of thanks for what we have received. It is also a commitment to share with others in response to Jesus' command "You give them something to eat." When members bring their offerings to church on the appointed Sunday all of those coins "make a joyful noise unto the Lord" as they are received and dedicated. The children of the church collect the money during the Children's Worship Time at the Sunday service.
Garner Area Ministries (GAM)
More Information here: www.garnerareaministries.com
GAM is a local agency through which local church congregations, community organizations and individuals can respond positively to people in our community who need assistance. GAM provides food, clothes and help with rent and utilities to those in need. The congregation is asked to support this mission both financially and with their time and tallents.
Forest Glenn Nursing Home
The Laurels of Forest Glenn has been a mission of Ernest Myatt since 1991. Sylvia Dismukes has been devoted to providing Sunday morning services for these residents. Each Sunday morning, those who are able gather to pray, sing hymns, and share a short devotion. Sylvia is seeking assistance to keep this vital ministry at Forest Glenn. Please call Sylvia (772-3368) to let her know when you are available to assist with the service.
Relay for Life
More Information here: www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=190185
One Great Hour of Sharing
More Information here: www.pcusa.org/oghs
Meals on Wheels
More Information here: www.wakemow.org
Barium Springs
More Information here: www.bariumsprings.org
Presbyterian Campus Ministries
More Information here: www.pcusa.org/collegiate/forstudents.htm
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
More Information here: www.pcusa.org/pda/
Eden School
Excerpts taken from First Presbyterian Church website: Our mission in Bolivia today is all about children. But our Bolivian mission actually began in 1996, when representatives from FPC first visited Kwang–Ju, Korea. It has grown from a Korean–exchange program into an active, hands–on world mission proclaiming the Word of Christ by offering educational opportunities and medical care to over 200 children in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Today, we support a school in Santa Cruz, the Eden School. Everyone who has visited this school has enjoyed the experience after having a chance to learn about people of faith from another culture and to become acquainted with a genuinely enthusiastic and loving community of Christians. More than 20 people, mostly members of this congregation, have spent a week with kids from the Eden School, and we extend an invitation to all members of our church who would like to join in this hands–on ministry.
Even if you cannot travel to Bolivia, you can participate in this active, long–term mission by supporting a student at the Eden School. Full support for a school year is only $170. To assist this mission, write a check to FPC and designate it for "Bolivian Scholarships."
Ministry of Hope Crisis Baby Nursery
More Information here: www.ministryofhope.org/news/images/nurserybulletin.pdf
In 1989, two women, Maxine Solomon and Jill Staton Bullard, witnessed breakfast sandwiches being thrown away in a fast food restaurant because it was time to put out lunch items. From that inauspicious beginning, the Food Shuttle has grown to be a powerful hunger relief organization providing food for thousands every day. Featured in publications as diverse as Southern Living, Franklin Covey's PRIORITIES Magazine, and Prentice Hall's 2001 9th grade civics textbook, the Food Shuttle is nationally recognized. The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has won the Excellence in Food Rescue Award three times. It is also a member of the President's Circle of America's Second Harvest. More important than any national recognition, the Food Shuttle enjoys broad community support with volunteers donating over 38,000 hours each year and over 220 food donors contributing over 5 million pounds of food annually.
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle recovers good food that would otherwise go to waste and gets it to hungry people. By these efforts we can help people from being hungry today. The generosity and support of the community has allowed them to continue their efforts through the years. At Inter-Faith Food Shuttle there are many ways that you can help drive hunger from the Triangle.
- Volunteer--They are always in need of able hands, strong backs, and good hearts.
- Drive a Route--Volunteer drivers and assistants follow an established route, recovering food from donor sites and delivering it to designated recipient agencies. A four-hour per week commitment is required.
- Help in the Warehouse--Volunteers are needed to work in the warehouse sorting and repackaging incoming food to redistribution and aiding in general warehouse maintenance.
- Help Together with your Friends--Groups volunteering at the Food Shuttle use the existing food stocks to pack grocery bags and then deliver them to senior citizens throughout our community.
- Help in the Office--Office volunteers help in creating and maintaining databases, filing papers, answering phones, or doing data entry.
- Donate Lowe’s Foods Greenpoints--Supporters of the Food Shuttle can donate their personal Lowe’s Foods Rewards S & H greenpoints to support the Shuttle. You only need to contact the toll-free number located on the back of your Lowes Rewards card to donate points or the Lowe’s Food Customer Care Center at 1-888-537-8646. When you call to donate your Greenpoints, please have the Food Shuttle number ready: 420227517103.
- Donate Money--With the many generous gifts from many wonderful donors, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is able to continue to drive hunger from our community. To help change peoples' lives with a monetary donation, please make your check payable to EMPC and mark “Food Shuttle” in the memo section.
More information here: http://www.foodshuttle.org/fs.php4
Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child)
Operation Christmas Child has been a vital mission ministry of EMPC for years. Although it is difficult to get in the mind set of Christmas so early in the fall, it is not too soon to start thinking about preparing your special shoe box gift. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through gift-filled shoe boxes. A shoe box filled with small toys and other gifts can open hurting hearts to God’s love.
More Information here: www.samaritanspurse.org
White Christmas
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Joy Offering
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