Outreach is at the heart of the Christian life.  Christ calls us to both witness to our faith, and to reach out to those in need.  The people of First Presbyterian Church are involved in a number of outreach ministries in our own community, and beyond.  

Sharing the Gospel
Worship at First Presbyterian is centered around Scripture.  "The Word" is read, preached, sung and prayed in our worship.  This centering on the promises of God in Scripture both informs and inspires us as we go out and try to live faithfully in our daily lives.  Our members frequently share with others how God has touched their lives, offering hope in the midst of worry or pain.  

Feeding the Hungry
Our congregation supports Christians United Outreach Center with financial gifts, donations, and volunteer hours.  We also support the local soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread, the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels and our denomination's "2 cents a meal" program which provides hunger relief both locally and around the world.   

Comforting the Afflicted
Our congregation supports a variety of local and regional ministries providing shelter and care, including the Family Crisis Center, Randolph County Helpline, Prison Ministry, Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, Room at the Inn, Alpha House, MERCE Clinic, Medical Benevolence Foundation, Randolph Pregnancy Center, and Barium Springs Home for Children.  

Supporting the Community
First Presbyterian Church offers meeting space free of charge for a variety of community events and groups, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, 4-H, Habitat for Humanity, the Senior Adult Association, community concerts, and a Latino congregation that worships in our building on Saturdays.  We also provide a safe, warm place for many teenagers to go before school in the mornings, providing juice and snacks before school.     

Beyond our Borders
Our congregation supports Christian ministry in Turkey, Japan, Russia, and Zambia, and has been particularly involved with a Christian mission in Rio Verde, Brazil.  A team from our church goes to Brazil at least once a year, and we also have volunteers who serve at a work camp in a rural area of West Virginia each summer.  Our youth make mission trips each year to work and witness in areas of need.  We also help support a mission hospital in Mwandi, Africa, and provide support to the Pilgrims of Ibillin, an organization that works to foster understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.  We have recently established a "sister relationship" with a congregation in Novy Dvor, Belarus.

In Times of Crisis
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is an excellent way to provide help for those affected by natural disaster and humanitarian crisis.  Because our denomination pays the administrative costs for this agency, 100% of your gifts to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance go for their intended purpose.  Learn more by going to www.pcusa.org/pda.