Reaching Out

Circle of Care

Circle of Care exists to assist PMF members and family during times of major transition and desires to assist with physical, emotional and spiritual health during these transition times. 

Mennonite Disaster Service

Each year participants join efforts of Mennonite Disaster Service to build bridges, clean up following natural disasters, and rebuilding efforts nationally. 

Community Involvement

We seek to live out our faith by being involved in community efforts that promote the well-being of others, such as:  Team Peace, Habitat for Humanity, OC Recycling, and the Community Garden.

Peace and Justice

Peace and Justice are an integral part of our belief and life. We seek to be peacemakers in every aspect of our lives, in our families, with our neighbors, in our community, and around the world. PMF supports several organizations (like Mennonite Central Committee) that seek to bring healing and hope to others around the world. We also seek to respond to issues both locally and nationally with words and actions of compassion, reconciliation, and justice. 

Our Immigration Task Force helps our congregation learn about immigration issues, advocate for just and compassionate policies, and find meaningful ways to support immigrants and refugees. We believe every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be welcomed with dignity, respect, and love. 

As one expression of this commitment, members of our congregation designed and created yard signs that proclaim messages of welcome and belonging. Displayed throughout our community and on our church grounds, these signs are a visible reminder that we strive to be a church where all people are valued, loved, and welcomed.

Cross-Cultural Experiences

As we live out our core value of “global awareness,” seeking cross-cultural experience locally, nationally and internationally have been planned.  Youth and adults have participated in learning experiences to the Mexico border, Guatemala, Ecuador and Cambodia in recent years.

Financial Giving

In addition to the annual church budget, each month participants have the opportunity to give to organizations serving others, such as:  Mennonite Central Committee, Mennonite Disaster Service, Kentucky Refugee Ministry, Paoli Community Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity,  Mennonite Mission Network, Grace Haven Restoration Home, OCCF Good Samaritan Fund, Team Peace, Malembe Rise, Christian Peacemaker Teams, and Growing Hope Globally.

Our Stories

Below are stories that arise out of living out our faith as we reach out to others.

Several participants in the congregation purchased a back- hoe and have started a “back-hoe” ministry.  The back-hoe has been used to help Habitat for Humanity, build needed bridges in West Virginia and to assist local folks needing the assistance of a “back-hoe.”