Sunday Service ~ 10 a.m.
****Statement of purpose**** Our committee exists to facilitate the sharing of God's love and care in the world by guiding our congregation in the giving of our time, talents, and financial resources.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Neighborhood Clean-Up Day - April 29
On April 29th, from 1:30 to 3pm, we will clean six blocks in the neighborhood around our church. Boy Scout Troop #228 will help us with the project. The Solid Waste Division will provide bags, gloves, safety vests and other items required for the job and to keep us safe. Snacks will be served when we are finished.
Come enjoy fresh air, light exercise, good company, and an opportunity to clean part of God’s beautiful world. See you there!
PENTECOST
April 10 - May 28
The Pentecost Offering unites us in a church-wide effort to support young people and inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world. 40% of the Pentecost offering will be retained by First Presbyterian Church Helena and will be used to encourage, develop, and support its budding youth group.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
CARDS AND LOTION
Planning is underway to reach out to new mothers in the community on Mother's Day. Cards will be created and a message hand written by members of the congregation will give inspiration and encouragement to the new mothers. The cards and a small gift of hand cream will be delivered to the mothers at St Peters Hospital and Florence Crittenton Home for the special day.
RECENT MISSION ACTIVITIES
OUR FOCUS:
We focus our giving on the “least of these” as specified in Matthew 25: The hungry, The thirsty, Strangers, The naked, The sick, and The imprisoned. And although not specifically mentioned in Matthew 25, the disadvantaged also receive our support. The following is a partial list of the activities of FPCH for each of these groups of people:
For the hungry and thirsty:
Collected food items and monetary donations for distribution to local organizations supporting the hungry and thirsty; assembled and distributed bags of food and water to local panhandlers; purchased food baskets for refugee families around the world; collected and distributed coupons for food items to assist individuals or families who struggle with hunger.
For strangers:
Encouraged our congregation to smile at strangers and invite them to participate in worship services and fellowship activities; provided monetary support for a local missionary assigned overseas and other missionaries activities; provided financial support of our Presbytery Camp open to youth of all denominations; engaged with local college students to invite them to participate in our church activities; sent encouragement to local young women and children through Cards & Candy outreach.
For the naked:
Collected and provided warm clothing to local organizations supporting the homeless; collected diapers and baby products for distribution to local organizations supporting young mothers and babies; collected and provided clothing and personal care items for distribution to war veterans in transitional housing, collected blankets, towels & washcloths for underprivileged.
For the sick:
Provided homemade lap quilts to members of the congregation in poor health; provided monetary donations to local children’s’ home.
For the imprisoned:
Collected puzzle and activity books for a boys correctional facility as well as monetary donations to purchase sports equipment; made and gave lap quilts to members of the congregation isolated due to Covid19.
For the disadvantaged:
Provided back-to-school supplies to disadvantaged children; participated in community fundraisers, provided meals, overnight supervision and monetary support of families in transition; collected and distributed personal care and cleaning items to local organizations supporting disadvantaged families; collected and distributed menstrual products to local organizations supporting disadvantaged women; provided monetary support for a disadvantaged youth organization; provided monetary support for a local home for pregnant mothers & their babies; provided monetary support for abused women and children; provided monetary support for war refugees.