Missions Teams Steering Committee

Supported By:  OPC Session.
 

Its mission: Our mission is to encourage and equip our congregation for 1) growing in faith through witnessing and evangelizing worldwide, 2) equipping the church for transforming missions that reach out and help the less fortunate, 3) to raise awareness of issues in our society that require a Christian viewpoint and response and engage ourselves in ministries of reconciliation, justice, healing and grace and 4) living the Good News of Jesus Christ in community with people who are poor.

Who may be interested in joining: Three elders lead this session committee and we could use more at-large members. Anyone with a passion for mission, especially for helping the poor or needy  in our community, or helping us all become more aware of societal issues  or injustices are encouraged to join us.
 

Activities: In addition to the activities listed above, we sponsor several special "mission offerings" including One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost Offering , Peacemaking Offering and the Christmas Joy Offering (www.pcusa.org).  We also oversee the church’s Presbyterian Benevolence gifts through Blackhawk Presbytery (www.blackhawkpresbytery.org) and to local missions including Hesed House, Wayside Cross, Kendall Co. Food Pantry and Mutual Ground. We encourage awareness of  the worldwide ministries of our denomination and have hosted  international "Peacemakers".  We maintain a Missions Team bulletin board  and brochure rack in the narthex where we post information about mission opportunities and upcoming events.
 

Individual ministry opportunities: There are many ways, either as a leader or participant, to be in ministry in the various activities mentioned above. And if you have an idea for starting a new mission or ministry, please contact us. We want to encourage and support individuals who are willing to champion a “missions” activity or group project.

Time commitment: Our monthly team meetings are on the 1^st Tuesday of each month, from 7:00-8:30 PM. The time for actual missions work will vary with the activity and could be substantial but very rewarding.

Contact:  Ted Mathewson