Missions Update - December 2023

1 Peter 4:10 - As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.

Angel Tree 2023

The Missions and Outreach Committee is worked with Sippican School again this year on our annual Angel Tree Project to provide children’s gifts to families who may need support during the holiday season. Thanks to the participants' generosity 18 gift bags covering all the requests were donated. Many gift cards werre also donated for future needs.

Looking Ahead...

Israel/Gaza

The Missions Committee voted to send a donation to World Relief, a Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower local churches to serve the most vulnerable. The donation is designated to World Relief's efforts to address needs created by Israel and Gaza Crisis. In addition to our monetary support, the congregation will be invited to participate in a moment of common prayer for peace.

IAC

Helena Hughes-DaSilva from the Immigrants' Assistance Center (IAC) will be visiting after a Sunday coffee hour  soon to explain the work of the organization. After her presentation their will be a short Q&A period. The date of this presentation will be announced soon. Look here or in Steeple Lites for updates so you csn plan to attend this informative program. Missions has already made a donation this year to help support this much needed work.