Why Missions?
“He has told you, mankind, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you, except to carry out justice and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God?” -Micah 6:8
We are inspired by God’s call for His Church to love the same things He does. We feel that by supporting organizations both near and far through our Mission Giving, we too can make a difference in our communities. Below you will find the organizations we have committed pledges throughout 2024. Collections for these missions happen the 2nd and 5th Sunday of each month.
2024 Partners in Mission! Click the Drop Down Tabs Below!
Transitions: Lewisburg | January Mission Give
Transitions is a crisis center that provides advocacy, empowerment, and education to victims, survivors, families, and communities to end patterns of violence and abuse. See more here: https://www.transitionsofpa.org/
Love Inc. Milton | February Mission Give
The local church is God’s answer to community brokenness and a part of His plan of redemption and restoration. That’s why we mobilize local churches to offer a holistic approach to caring for people in all areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, relational, material, and physical. https://www.loveinc.org/
Salvation Army | March Mission Give
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Expectations Women's Center- Pregnancy Resource Ministry | March 5th Sunday Mission Give
We’re a team made up of staff members and trained volunteers who are here to help you navigate everything from relationships to pregnancy decisions to parenting.
Our executive director, oversees and manages our entire organization. She’s also been known to fill in as a receptionist every once and a while.
The administrative assistant and bookkeeper are key in supporting our executive director and the organization as a whole.
Our nurse manager oversees all of our ultrasounds for pregnancy confirmation and dating and pregnancy testing.
Center directors manage all the day-to-day operations at each of our two offices, located in Lewisburg, PA, and in Williamsport, PA.
Client advocates are compassionate individuals who have gone through specialized training to listen and provide support to you!
Receptionists are the first friendly faces you’ll see when you come in the door at either of our offices.
Our community relations director helps us raise funds and make connections in our local area.
Samaritan's Purse | April Mission Give
Samaritan's Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States. We often stay behind after our initial response to rebuild or restore houses for needy families. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
Haven Ministries: Sunbury | May Mission Give
The problem of hunger and homelessness in our area is increasing at an alarming rate. You don't see the homeless on the streets, they're "couch surfing" at a friends house, living in a vacant property, "camping", and living in cars. Every day we get 6 to 7 calls for help. It could be a mom and a bunch of kids, a veteran, an elderly man or woman with no family, a pregnant woman, a child who just turned 18, a nurse with an alcohol problem, a school drop out, someone who lost a good paying job, lost souls who are in need of help due to no fault of their own. These are the people we need to help. With your generosity whether it be a few thousand dollars of just a couple bucks, we will be able to build nine more rooms, some handicapped accessible, doubling the amount of people we can help become successful, employable, contributing citizens once again.
https://www.facebook.com/Haven-Ministry-Center-117347404990969
Kairo Ministries | June Mission Give
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos) is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men and women volunteers bring Christ's love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. The Kairos programs take the participants on a journey that demonstrates the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Kairos Prison Ministry is Christian in nature, although no religious affiliation is necessary to be a participant. The programs involve a structured model that includes the weekend experience, followed by guests or participants gathering regularly for accountability, support, and prayer. https://www.kairosprisonministry.org/
Habitat for Humanity | June 5th Sunday Mission Give
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. https://www.habitat.org/
Wounded Warriors Family Support | July Mission Give
Our mission is to provide support to the families of those who have been wounded, injured or killed during combat operations. The families of our casualties suffer in many ways: some physically, some psychologically. https://wwfs.org/
Gideon's International | August Mission Give
The Gideons International is the result of a meeting between two men who wished to band commercial travelers together for evangelism. What began in 1908 as an Association of Christian businessmen placing Bibles in hotel rooms has evolved into an expanding mission to provide Scriptures to all people in nearly every facet of life. Today, we have taken more than 2 billion Scriptures in more than 95 languages to 200 countries, territories, and possessions across the globe.
https://www.gideons.org/
Angel Pack Partnership | September Mission Give
The Angel Pack Partnership is an opportunity for us/you to partner with and support local rescue missions and recovery of sex trafficked women and children.
> We are currently partnering with Mercy Run Ministries, who has been actively rescuing women and children for almost 7 years.
> The majority of rescues are women coming out of the sex industry.
> Most of the time those rescued leave with nothing other than what they are wearing at the time of rescue.
> The Angel Packs allow for the basic needs to be met immediately upon rescue. These packs play an important role in the recovery process.
> They meet immediate physical and practical needs, but they also meet emotional and spiritual needs.
> The Angel Pack is the first sign of God’s Provision, Love and Light as they leave a dark world behind. These rescues are occurring constantly in our local communities.
> It often comes as a shock to know that this is happening in your back yard. It is our hope that through this partnership we can bring awareness and light to make a positive impact for change in the lives of women and children.
> You can find Mercy Run Ministry rescue information/updates on Facebook/Andrea Witmer. Andrea will often ask for prayer and give updates on current rescues on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Mercy-Run-Ministry-100064401984029/
Kelsey's Dream | September 5th Sunday Mission Give
Kelsey was a kind hearted young lady. While in the hospital fighting cancer, she cared and worried more about the other children dealing with their own medical problems, than her own. She always put others before herself. It was very upsetting to Kelsey when there would be children in the hospital with no one there sitting with them or visiting them. She felt so much for everyone. With everything she was facing in life, she always had a smile on her face. She loved when she could make that smile contagious. Kelsey always liked helping others in any way possible and brightening their day. Kelsey was in remission for 2-1/2 years. When she relapsed, the doctors recommended that they try a Bone Marrow Transplant. Kylie, Kelsey's little sister, was tested to see if she could be Kelsey's donor. Luckily, Kylie matched all 6 of Kelsey's antigens. From the help of Kylie's donation, she was able to give her sister two more years of life. Kelsey then passed away on November 1, 2005. Kylie kept her sister's spirit alive by creating Kelsey's Dream. She started out with little things that she thought would help the kids in the hospital, to keep their spirits up, like Kelsey had done. Kylie wanted to make a program in remembrance of Kelsey with things that would help children and help brighten their day. She thought back to the days when they would take Kelsey to the hospital for her appointments and how they would pack things for her to do to pass the time. Kylie wants to make every child's stay at the hospital a little bit brighter. She has added programs to Kelsey's Dream that all relate to Kelsey. Kylie is getting the word out about Kelsey's Dream by applying for grants, making great achievements and receiving awards.
https://www.facebook.com/KelseysDream/
Union County Food Bank | October Mission Give
WELCOME TO THE UNION COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM
We are located at UPC of Lewisburg. We service all of Union County.
WHEN?
Distribution time is 2pm-6pm at UPC of Lewisburg 2822 Buffalo Road Lewisburg PA.
NEED FOOD?
Registration to receive food takes place during our regular distribution. Registrars will provide guidance in completing the required forms. Eligibility requires proof of reported household. We follow all State and Federal Income guidelines for Income eligibility.
Adopt A Family | November Mission Give
Traditionally during the month of December, the Parish partners with Haven Ministries to Adopt-A-Family for the Christmas Season. A couple at-need families are identified, and the Youth Group will go out and shop for the needs of that household. Fund this Sunday are given to support this tradition.
Lewisburg Area School District Snack Pack Program | December Mission Give
Lewisburg Area School District (LASD) has two elementary schools: Kelly Elementary, K-3 & Linntown Intermediate, 4-5.We operate a Parent School Association called the Lewisburg Elementary PSA which brings parent-led activities and support to both schools. This is similar to what is commonly referred to as a PTO, though we are not a part of the national PTO organization.
The following food items are sought: fruit sauce squeezes/apple sauce cups, single-serve oatmeal packs, granola bars/Kind bars/Cliff-Zbars, etc. (family-size, if possible), snack crackers/pretzels/animal crackers, Honey Nut Cheerios/healthier cereals (large or family size), raisins, dried cranberries, dried mango, dried fruit, shelf-stable single-serve milks.
Funding comes primarily from the elementary PSA and other monies are provided by the Green Dragon Foundation, grant monies, and local community donors as the Lewisburg Elementary PSA is a 501(c)3, so all donations are tax deductible.
https://lewisburg-elementary-psa.mailchimpsites.com/
Elijah's Bowl: Sunbury | December 5th Sunday Mission Give
Elijah's Bowl was started on January 26, 1991 by the First Presbyterian Church of Sunbury. On that first day, we prepared food to feed 100 people and served 11 meals. In the beginning we had the kitchen opened on the last Saturday of each month. By the end of the first year, we served over 400 meals. We are now open every Saturday serving up to 100 plus meals each week. To God's Glory we have served over 100,000 meals in 30 years. The First Presbyterian Church does not do this alone. Many other churches, JROTC, scouting groups, Sunday school classes and youth groups support this ministry week in and week out. Each year a letter is sent to the businesses of Sunbury asking for support of this community soup kitchen. https://www.sunburypresbyterianchurch.org/elijahs-bowl.html