Mission Outreach at First Presbyterian Church
The Mission and Stewardship committee promotes putting our faith into action by serving God’s world in various “hands-on” mission activities as well as interpreting financial needs of our church, community, nation and world.
2021 Adopt-a-Pet
Volunteering for Adopt-a-Pet is always a treat and a surprise! Armed with rakes to rake the walking trails, our group soon found itself drilling post holes, setting the posts, fastening 2×4 boards to the posts, and fastening pallets to the boards. Once completely assembled, green garden cloth will be attached to the pallets. The result […]
2021 Shelter of Flint Mission Report
Volunteers from our church went to the Shelter of Flint 5 times during April and May of 2021 to renovate a very cute and well loved playhouse. Initial work involved replacing several damaged boards. Then the roof shingles were replaced and the playhouse was painted with 2 coats of paint. Finally, the window openings were […]
Shelter of Flint
Mission Opportunity: The Shelter of Flint serves more than 1000 homeless adults and children every day! The average stay for their client is 37 days and they consistently report 90% in positive housing destinations. At the main shelter, they have an outside play area for the children. In that play area, they have a very […]
House of Promise
House of Promise - Saturday, April 17 House of Promise assists women recover their lives from being caught in sex trafficking. They can house up to 10 women at a time in their home in the Lansing area. They provide medical attention, clothing, food, shelter, and education for a GED. The home is situated on [...]
2021 Snuggle Sacks Report
Eight volunteers from our church braved another day during the COVID pandemic to first sort donated supplies and then to assemble 40 Snuggle Sacks on Saturday, January 16. Each sack holds various hygiene supplies, one meal, socks, gloves, and a blanket. They deliver these sacks to homeless shelters as well as on the streets of […]
St. Judes & FFPC Food Outreach Partnership:
St. Judes & FFPC Food Outreach Partnership: Our community outreach program, in partnership with St. Jude’s, has continued providing food for people in need. So far this year, we have provided over 30,000 meals since the pandemic began!! THANK YOU to the many members who have contributed items, provided monetary support, and provided their time […]