Mission Statement
We
at the Avondale Presbyterian Church believe our mission is to:
* Express faith in Jesus Christ
as we relate to the needs of individual brothers and sisters, the community,
the nation, and the world as we help spread the message of Hope, Good
News and Salvation.
*
To provide a direct contact, name and face out in the mission field.
*
Continuously strive to provide a link that allows our congregation to get a
better understanding of what missions we support, allow a greater percentage
of funds to be used directly by those we are ministering to and generate more
excitement in His mission work.
Our congregation warmly welcomes the
opportunity to visit with our missionaries, listen to their testimonies, share
in their experiences and the work they are accomplishing in the name of our
Lord.
As a congregation, we pledge
twenty percent of our annual budget to support our missions..
HARVEST USA
Their
focus is to educate, equip and empower men and women who wish to be free
from homosexuality and other sexual struggles, by offering spiritual and
emotional support to them, their families and friends.
They also educate
church leadership and laity relating to these issues.
HOUSE OF HIS CREATION
This
mission is a non-denominational Christian ministry dedicated to pregnant and
parenting young women, their children and families. They provide Christ
centered residential housing for women ranging in age from 11 - 25 and their
children under age 5. House of His Creation aims to help each resident walk
through the immediate challenges in her life and help them prepare for the
future.
KOINONIA
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
(Spanish Health Ministry)
Goals are:
1) to promote physical, emotional and spiritual health in the Spanish
community.
2) to maintain prenatal services and continue to teach santity of life in
order to prevent abortions.
3) to continue to develop resources and skills in leading a Bible study to
address post-abortion stress.
SMALL
BEGINNINGS
(Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Service)
Small
Beginnings is a Christ centered, caring ministry enabling individuals
involved with a pregnancy situation to make life affirming decisions. They
provide accurate information and comprehensive services without cost or
discrimination.
CHESTER
COUNTY MIGRANT MINISTRIES
The
migrant ministry serves the spiritual and physical needs of migrant workers
in our community. It is a FAITH centered ministry supported by local
churches and individuals,. Assistance is provided on immigration and
naturalization.
BRIDGE OF HOPE
Through the help of local church groups and other mentors, this mission is
building a "ministry of friendship" for homeless single mothers by helping
to end and prevent homelessness for them and their children.
Bridge of Hope
teaches them to be responsible, to manage a budget, to gain independence and
ultimately be able to support themselves.
HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY
This is
an international organization that constructs affordable houses for low
income families. Volunteers partnership with families to build their new
homes. The houses are sold to them at cost with interest free mortgages.
Our
Church provides financial support to the local affiliate of Habitat for
Humanity.
KENNETT
FOOD CUPBOARD
Church donations are used
to help needy families in the community. This includes food, rental and
utility assistance, funeral expenses, prescriptions, and other
miscellaneous help.
